by Esther Peacock | May 15, 2026 | Article, HR Advice
A dashboard decision at 8.30am It is Monday morning. An HR manager opens a recruitment dashboard. Overnight, the system has ranked 1,200 applications, rejected hundreds below a score threshold and pushed a shortlist to the top of the...
by Esther Peacock | Apr 2, 2026 | Article, Diversity & Inclusion
When Nina’s arthritis flared, the commute vanished – but the pain did not. At home, the kitchen table became her desk, her laptop a daily reminder that productivity had a cost. A simple ergonomic chair and voice recognition software transformed her day from...
by Esther Peacock | Mar 16, 2026 | Article, Employment Tribunal
Early one morning before a hospital shift begins, a group of nurses arrive at work. They follow the same routine they have followed for years. They greet colleagues, collect equipment, and head toward the staff changing rooms before beginning their rounds. For...
by Esther Peacock | Nov 25, 2025 | Article, Pregnancy & Maternity
So, an employee has told you they’re pregnant. If you’re like many employers, your first thoughts may go straight to the practical side of things: How will we manage the workload? Do we need maternity cover? What changes do we need to put in place? These are...
by Esther Peacock | Oct 27, 2025 | Article, Sexual Harassment
It starts quietly. A comment brushed off. A hand that lingers. A message that crosses a line. For many employees, these moments aren’t isolated, they’re part of a pattern of sexual harassment that slowly erodes confidence and safety at work. And while the topic...
