Christmas Work Parties and Sexual Harassment – High Spirits, Higher Stakes?
This blog is written by Sarah Erskine, McKinney HR Lead Investigator. The Christmas Party season is getting under full swing. Letting down your hair at your work’s night out (often including plenty of alcohol and examples of dodgy dance moves) is one of the highlights...
Working with a reluctant complainant in an investigation
This blog is written by Claire Mathieson, Investigator and Associate at McKinney HR During an investigation, challenges usually present themselves; however, have you ever experienced a reluctant complainant? What we mean by this is an employee who submits a complaint...
Menopause at Work: Understanding the Impact and Knowing When to Seek Support
October is Menopause Awareness Month — an important opportunity to highlight the real impact menopause can have in the workplace. Dr Colquhoun, British Menopause Society specialist and founder of Willow Health, explores the impact in the workplace and when to seek...
Debrief Session After Work
This blog is written by Dr Rebecca Williams. Having worked as a GP for nearly 25 years, she now runs a stress management business, supporting individuals and businesses in reducing the impact of stress. In my work, I frequently come across the issue of clients...
Age and Generation Diversity
This blog is written by Lorraine George, the Learning & Development Officer for Generations Working Together. There is a growing awareness of the topic of age within the workforce, with many organisations now having to manage four generational cohorts within the...
Neurodiversity in the workplace, in an AI-driven future
We are delighted that Paul Crabb, Founder and CEO of Atypical Creativity, a creative agency and neurodiversity consultancy, is sharing his lived experience and ideas for the future of neurodiversity in the workplace. Over to you Paul…. After more than two decades in...
Are you ready for the Neonatal Care (Leave and pay) Act 2023?
Are you ready for the Neonatal Care (Leave and pay) Act 2023? What is it? Effective from 6th April 2025, eligible employees are now entitled to take up to 12 weeks of leave and pay to care for a baby receiving neonatal care. As an employer, what do I need to know?...
Workplace Investigations – Your PAIN POINTS are our priority
There are varied reasons McKinney HR are asked to complete an independent workplace investigation. In this blog, we highlight our top five client pain points and how we address them. Client Pain Point 1: Time! Urgency to start and complete the investigation quickly...