HR Healthcheck
It is often a minefield for SMEs and small Charities when it comes to HR. Often the person responsible for this area is ‘handed’ the title of HR person, in addition to their main role within the business. Luckily, there are great resources out there to support...
McKinney HR and Mediation
At McKinney HR, we are passionate about supporting our clients to address, resolve and recover from conflict and challenging situations in the workplace. We have a specialist team of Scottish Mediation Network registered mediators. The team also have significant...
Reasonable Adjustments for Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace
According to gov.uk, there are approximately 5m disabled people in employment in the UK (Sept 2022), yet many often think of disability in very narrow terms, such as wheelchair bound. Yet, in today’s work environment, many disabled employees have “invisible...
Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Neurodiversity has a wide spectrum that covers a range of hidden neurological conditions, such as but not limited to Auris Spectrum, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Tourette’s and social anxiety. It is estimated that around 1 and 7 people are neurodivergent. This...
NHS Sexual Misconduct
BBC article highlights the prevalence of sexual harassment in the NHS, and ultimately the need for an Active Bystander culture in any workplace Analysis on Sexual Misconduct within NHS surgeries was this week published by the BBC. Undertaken by the University of...
Manager vs Leader – Who are You?
The terms “leadership” and “management” are often used interchangeably. There is some overlap between the work that leaders and managers do, but there are also very important differences. Here are few of the most important differences that set leaders apart: Leader...
Exam Results Time – “I want to praise you like I should….”
Early August is when exam results arrive in Scotland. This year (2023), one of the team’s daughters received their results – and was disappointed. They were fantastic results, As and Bs, however peer pressure to be better than the next person, the drive for all As and...
Sun Bed Wars. The consequences of an unhealthy culture.
In August this year, newspapers reported British tourists caught up in “carnage” and “ferocious battles” to get poolside loungers in Spain. Queues of more than 100 people at 8am, free for all behaviours, rudeness, elbowing, shouting. Holiday makers were being left to...