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...
Creating mentally healthy workplaces
This blog is written by Emma Boa, Senior Manager-Workplace Delivery and Development, SAMH. I recently had the opportunity of delivering a one-hour presentation to a room full of approximately 212 people. That’s right, 212! It was a mix of excitement and mild panic...
The Naughty & Nice List
Christmas and New Year are often a time for looking back and looking forward. Here at McKinney HR, we want to share an insight into quotes made on our Naughty and Nice List. The Naughty List is from grievances handled this year – with a festive twist. Equally, we have...
EFT Tapping: A Powerful Tool for Managing Workplace Stress and Enhancing Performance
This blog is written by Nicola Murray (PhD), an accredited EFT Tapping Coach with a PhD in the management and promotion of employee wellbeing Introducing an effective – and easy to learn – stress reduction technique that can be used on a wide range of challenges...
Supporting Unpaid Carers in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
This blog is written by team at VOCAL – Voice of Carers Across Lothian. The charity supports unpaid carers – individuals who provide care and support to family members, friends, or neighbours. An unpaid carer supports someone with a disability, physical or...