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Psychological Safety, Trust, and the Conversations That Shape How People Feel at Work
Work is where people want to feel safe, respected, and valued—not just productive. As many organisations move away from formal DEI initiatives, trust and psychological safety are declining, leaving employees less willing to speak up or fully show up at work. Research shows fewer people ...
Relocating to the US: Visa Guide
For UK businesses and entrepreneurs planning a move into the United States, immigration strategy should be approached as a commercial decision, rather than a last-minute compliance consideration. The route you choose will shape how quickly you can relocate, who can work, how flexible yo...
Sponsored workers’ families: Settlement risks for employers
Employers who understand the pressures workers face when supporting their family through Home Office applications can better anticipate workforce risk and plan for absences linked to family immigration milestones. ...
The importance of self-awareness for effective leadership
One of the great privileges of the work we do is seeing what happens when people are helped to become more aware of these things, and to work with others on improving how they interact within teams. And last week’s workshop with leaders from Viridor’s operations across the South West wa...
Family visa routes for sponsored workers: A guide for UK employers
Employers who sponsor workers often focus on work-visa requirements and the timelines for visa extension or settlement. In practice, a sponsored worker’s ability to remain in the UK lawfully is often influenced just as much by their own family’s immigration position. In this guide for...
Growth, despite the EPO’s focus on technical problems, Marks & Clerk report finds
Continued growth and ongoing mainstream adoption: AI patent publications at the EPO hit an all-time high in 2024, demonstrating the sustained, record-level investment and output in European AI development.A tale of two innovation races: While the US and South Korea dominate per capita A...
UK ILR Consultation: Implications for Employers
As the UK government consults on reform of the ILR rules, we consider the potential implications for employers of changes to settlement routes and how these could impact workforce planning, recruitment and retention. ...
Howes Percival ranked #1 Best Law Firm to Work For in the UK by Best Companies
Firm retains Best Companies’ highest level of accreditation for "world class" levels of workplace engagement. ...
How to prepare for a Home Office Audit
Home Office audits are now often digital. In this guide, we look at how to build centralised, robust right to work compliance files that can withstand desktop reviews and avoid a civil penalty. ...