Burnout Is Not a Resilience Problem — It’s a Performance Problem

by McKinney HR Team | 14 Apr 2026 | HR Blog

This blog is written by Meg Sajnaga, Nervous System & Family Engagement Specialist and the Founder of Faamly CIC. Most organisations are trying to solve burnout in the wrong place. They focus on resilience: more wellbeing apps, more training, more encouragement...

World Down’s Syndrome Day – Building Inclusive Workplaces

by McKinney HR Team | 19 Mar 2026 | HR Blog

World Down’s Syndrome Day – Saturday 21st March 2026: Building Inclusive Workplaces This blog is written by Jo Davidson, Inclusive Employment Programme Lead at Down’s Syndrome Scotland Down’s Syndrome Scotland AIME Programme – Building Inclusive...

Important Change to Unfair Dismissal Rules

by McKinney HR Team | 13 Jan 2026 | HR Blog

Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rules: What Employers Need to Know This blog is written by Rona Loweth, HR Services Manager at McKinney HR. The changes to the right to claim unfair dismissal have been a prevalent news item for months, with the government proposing it...

Christmas Work Parties and Sexual Harassment – High Spirits, Higher Stakes?

by McKinney HR Team | 4 Dec 2025 | HR Blog

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

by McKinney HR Team | 20 Nov 2025 | HR Blog

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

by McKinney HR Team | 23 Oct 2025 | HR Blog

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...