Would you support a “National No Work Tasks Day”?
Earlier this month we had “national no housework day”, patented in the 1980s as a day to “leave it all to tomorrow.” Next month in May we will see a “national no homework day.” What if we had a “national no work tasks day”? – but different to the current Public...
Working with employers to build support for staff with caring responsibilities.
This blog was written for McKinney HR by Carer Positive, G51 3UT Carer Positive is a Scottish Government scheme delivered by Carers Scotland. They work with Scottish employers to build and develop workplace support for members of staff who have caring responsibilities...
Menopause in the workplace
This blog is written by Jill Burgess, HR Consultant, Licensed Menopause Trainer and McKinney HR Associate. The subject of menopause has gathered traction over recent years and is thankfully now a subject which has shifted from the whispered ‘m word’ to the mainstream....
Navigating Difficult Conversations: Managerial Guidelines for Addressing Mental Health Concerns and Suicidal Ideation in the Workplace
Conversations around mental health and suicide are among the most challenging and sensitive discussions that can arise in the workplace. We asked workplace psychotherapist, Louise Scott from Mind & Mission to provide guidelines to help managers have these...
What does Mary Poppins new PG classification mean for “Custom and Practice?”
At the end of February 2024, Mary Poppins was changed from a U (universal) rating to a PG (parental guidance) rating. The film, first classified in 1964, has now exceeded the guidelines for a U rating and been reclassified for two uses of discriminatory language. A...
The Apprentice is back and visited Scotland!
The Apprentice is back on TV in February and the 1st episode welcomed fresh energetic candidates to Scotland. Behind the beauty of Cawdor Castle in Nairnshire, there were uglier behaviours that included winning at any cost; blaming each other, teams against each...
STRICTLY COME DANCING CONTROVERSY – High Expectations or Bullying Behaviours?
There is current speculation around Strictly Come Dancing, where former contestant Amanda Abbington has submitted a Subject Access Request for footage of her rehearsal training with dance partner Giovanni Pernice. It is alleged she is suffering from PTSD and is...
Investigations
The prospect of undertaking a workplace investigation can seem a daunting task especially if you have not worked on one before or some time has passed since your last involvement in one. At McKinney HR we are best placed to support you and your organisation to conduct...