In this episode 185 of the podcast I bring you my observations of the critical things that employers and HR professionals should be considering and acting upon now. This is in light of things that we are seeing in practice and which I can foresee causing difficulties in the very near future. In this episode of the podcast I cover: Why thinking about mental health and wellbeing of staff is critical at this time. At a very minimum you should be developing a wellbeing strategy for employees. Why you should be considering your staff who are/will be considered as the ‘working poor’. Highlighting the issue that may arise with lower paid staff in your organisation as the cost of living continues to rise. Why you need to think carefully now about what you will do when the rules around self-isolation upon receipt of a positive covid test will change? Some suggestions on what you may wish to include in your policy/process. Why disputes are likely to arise if you do not consider it meaningfully now. If you are revisiting hybrid working and considering introducing long term, what you should consider.   You may also find the following helpful. Top Tips for Managing Mental Health in the Workplace Introducing Hybrid Working – what do employers need to consider: Part 2 Introducing Hybrid Working – what do employers need to consider: Part 1 Hybrid Working Checklist for Employers   Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.   Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash