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  • Are you bigger than the company you work for?

    Employees and associates have a responsibility to behave in such a way that does not bring their employer into disrepute or damage the company's 'brand', the Managing Director of Bibby Consulting & Support has warned. ...

  • Safety guidance on clearing snow and ice is welcomed

    There are far too many health and safety myths, which is why clear government guidance for businesses on what they should and shouldn't do during this snowy and icy period is to be welcomed, the health and safety advisor and employment law specialis...

  • Security guards need to have their boundaries made clear

    Companies that employ security personnel must make workers understand how they could be in breach of health and safety regulations if they take action against a suspected perpetrator. ...

  • ''Learn from the Olympics and improve safety in construction''

    The construction industry could become a much safer place if it learnt lessons from the preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games, according to Michael Slade, Managing Director of health and safety advisor and employment law specialist Bibby Consultin...

  • ''Always seek advice before dismissal – or pay the price''

    Companies should always take legal advice before deciding to remove people from their posts to minimise the chance of costly and embarrassing employment tribunals, said Michael Slade, Managing Director of employment law specialist Bibby Consulting &...

  • Early mediation ''will reduce the trauma of tribunals''

    Early mediation can resolve staffing issues before they escalate and save companies thousands in legal and other costs, the Managing Director of employment law specialist Bibby Consulting & Support has said. ...

  • "Tell employees now where they stand with the Olympics"

    With less than 200 days to go to the 2012 Olympic Games, it is now more important than ever for businesses to make plans to minimise the number of employees who do not come to work during the Games, Michael Slade, Managing Director of the employment...

  • How cutting red tape could turn the economy around

    The Government could go a long way to promoting growth in the economy by making dramatic cuts to the amount of red tape small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have to contend with when taking on new workers, the Managing Director of employment la...

  • Review job application forms to avoid discrimination claims

    Businesses wanting to avoid discrimination claims when recruiting new employees could also consider encouraging all applicants to send in CVs that do not identify their ethnic background or the school they went to. ...

  • ''Avoid huge discrimination awards by making sure equality policies are robust and up-to-date''

    With the allegation of 'institutionalised racism' being levelled at a couple of organisations recently, employers need to be absolutely sure that they follow their grievance and equality policies consistently and treat any employees who complain wit...

  • Bibby Consulting and Support raises over £14,500 for good causes

    The employment law specialist and health and safety advisor Bibby Consulting & Support is on line for another excellent year in its Giving Something Back programme which raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charitable causes. ...

  • Löfstedt's health and safety plans are "sensible and worthwhile"

    One of the most significant developments in the world of health and safety recently has been the Löfstedt Report which has made recommendations that are both "sensible and worthwhile", according to health and safety advisor Bibby Consulting & S...

  • Bibby Consulting & Support has record sales month

    Employment law specialist and health and safety advisor Bibby Consulting & Support had a record sales month in October – its best month in nearly four years. ...

  • Helping franchises to concentrate on growth

    Because of the demanding nature of running their businesses, many franchisors and franchisees across the country recognise they simply don't have the capability to manage their human resources or health and safety compliance issues on their own. ...

  • Abolish unfair dismissal? That remains to be seen

    Businesses should not get over excited at the reported recommendation being made to government regarding the scrapping of unfair dismissal rules, warns Michael Slade, Managing Director of employment law specialist Bibby Consulting & Support. ...

  • "Keep retail health and safety simple and it will work"

    Businesses operating in the retail sector should not be discouraged by the suggestion that they will have to deal with rafts of complicated health and safety legislation, the specialist in the field Bibby Consulting & Support has said. ...

  • Tribunal charges "is great news for business"

    The announcement by the Chancellor George Osborne that employees will have to pay a fee to instigate an employment tribunal – with the fee returned only if they win – is great news for businesses, Bibby Consulting & Support has said. ...

  • Agency workers law change ''could hit companies hard''

    Businesses should brace themselves for a shock from 1 October when agency workers see their rights extended under the new Agency Workers Regulations 2010, Bibby Consulting & Support has warned. ...

  • Businesses will need to work hard to avoid HSE charges

    Businesses will really need to tighten up their health and safety (H&S) compliance if they want to avoid hefty charges from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), Bibby Consulting & Support has warned. ...

  • Look behind the headlines on pay gap claims

    The pay gap between men and women in the private sector is getting wider and could take a century to close, according to survey by Chartered Management Institute. ...