The changing face of the office environment
The pandemic has caused many changes in recent years but here, Kate and Matt look at its impact on the office environment
Which life milestones should act as a reminder to update your Will?
It is always a good idea to review and update your Will when your personal circumstances change, and our Private Wealth Solicitor, Shanade Smith, outlines in this article certain life-changing events that should prompt a review of your Will.
Menopause: A very hot topic
Once a taboo subject that was swept under the carpet and given little attention, the topic of the menopause is being brought to the top of most HR teams’ agendas across the country.
Do you think you could celebrate a platinum anniversary in your workplace?
In thinking about celebrating The Queen’s platinum jubilee this week, Steve Conlay looks at how you can retain the best staff
Loneliness: we all experience it
Loneliness affects everyone at one time or another, and it’s something that can have a significant impact on a person’s wellbeing and mental health.
Refusal to attend the workplace for health and safety reasons
The Employment Appeal Tribunal have held that an individual who refused to return to work during Covid19 was not unfairly dismissed
The great hybrid working debate. Is a pay cut the answer?
This article considers the options regarding hybrid working and what can be done for those refusing to return to the office.
The Resurgence of ‘Open Justice’: Employers Beware!
This article considers what the open justice principle is and why employers should pay due regard to it when deciding whether to settle a claim or fight the matter to the end in the tribunals.
Trusts – could they help you?
John Pengilley, an Associate Solicitor in the BPE Private Wealth team, explains what a Trust is, how it can be used and why it’s important to get expert advice before setting one up.
Improve your cyber resilience with Digital Assurance as a Service
The internet, digital technology and the infrastructure that underpins it have become fundamental to the success of most businesses, transforming the way we communicate and the critical systems we rely on.
Waitrose v Asda – an ‘essential’ trade mark claim?
In this article, Riyaz and Santos consider the recent dispute stemming from Asda’s proposed launch of its new ‘Just Essentials’ range, which Waitrose believe infringes their ‘Essential Waitrose’ trade mark.
Stress Awareness Month
Stress is present in every workplace, but it is particularly prevalent in the law due to the high-pressure, high-responsibility nature of the industry. BPE Solicitors has put into practice a number of measures to help combat stress in the workplace, ranging from financial wellbeing resources to an open and inclusive culture.