General Election and Employment: The Conservatives Employment and Business Manifesto
The publication of political manifestos continues, and the second party to do so are the Conservatives. So, what do we know about the Conservatives commitment to business and employment under a Conservative Government? Here are the key pledges: Tax and Wages A crucial aspect of the Conservatives employment and business manifesto 2024 is tax and […]
General Election and Employment: The Liberal Democrats’ Employment and Business Manifesto
The publication of political manifestos has begun, and the first party to do so are the Liberal Democrats. So, what do we know about the Liberal Democrats commitment to business and employment under a Liberal Democrats Government? Here are the key pledges: Skills Investment The Liberal Democrats’ employment and business manifesto 2024 includes significant commitments […]
UK politics and workplace conflict
The news of Boris Johnson standing down as the leader of the Conservative Party, amid mass resignations from cabinet members, has dominated headlines in the UK and across the globe. Putting politics aside, this week has shown how conflict at work, if not properly dealt with, can cause serious harm, not just to the organisation, […]
Dealing with politics in the workplace
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a general election on 8 June, how should employers tackle political campaigning at work? It’s inevitable that discussions between employees will at some point turn to the general election. Some will have very strong views, which could lead to tension. When politics and the workplace mix, it can cause […]