Amy Fletcher 
Are you paying your employees enough? In a time where talent retention is cited as the biggest challenge for UK employers, it’s important to check that you are paying your team a competitive salary. According to Lorien, 39.64% of candidates believe that salary is the most important factor when they’re searching for a new role, … Read more
Mental health continues to be a significant challenge in the workplace. The 2024 AXA Mind Health Study found that nearly 10% of UK adults took time off for mental health reasons in the previous 12 months, with almost 45% of these absences lasting a month or longer. The problem isn’t going away. MHFA England found … Read more
When an employee hands in their notice, they’re usually expected to work their full notice period unless agreed otherwise with their line manager. But in some cases, they may be put on garden leave. Garden leave or gardening leave, is when an employee who is leaving an organisation is asked not to come to work … Read more
Managing employee absence is a normal part of running a business. We’re not machines – so every now and then, we might need some time off sick. Short-term absence is usually straightforward to deal with. As long as you have a good sickness absence policy in place, you can handle issues like frequent short-term absences … Read more
At Fitzgerald, we believe that the right people advice, at the right time, can be game-changing. We exist to help brilliant businesses build great places to work – and part of that is making sure we keep growing and improving, too. That’s why every year, we ask our clients to tell us what’s working and … Read more
The new financial year is just around the corner, so you and your team are probably making the final adjustments to your budget for 2025-26. The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget announced some significant changes for businesses, which may have resulted in your organisation tightening its purse strings. And, unfortunately, training budget cuts are often the first … Read more
Family leave and pay are changing quickly, and for many employers, it can feel like you’ve only just updated one policy before the next reform lands. The good news is that most of the changes are practical and manageable… but only if you plan ahead. A number of important updates are already in force, including … Read more
International Women’s Day (IWD) has grown significantly in recent years. From its inception in 1911, it’s changed from a simple mark on the calendar to a major focus for businesses across the world. As EDI strategies take centre stage, gender parity has become a big area of focus. With only 10.4% of CEO roles held … Read more
Endometriosis is one of the most common gynaecological conditions in the UK. 1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth suffer from it, so it likely affects or will affect at least one of your employees. That means endometriosis in the workplace is a growing area of focus and you should ensure you … Read more
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