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...

Debrief Session After Work

by McKinney HR Team | 23 Sep 2025 | HR Blog

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

by McKinney HR Team | 14 Aug 2025 | HR Blog

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...