If you are scaling from 5 to 25 people, a basic policy pack saves time and reduces conflict. Keep it […]

Risk assessments should be usable. Start with the real hazards, keep the language simple, and review when work changes.

A simple decision guide based on risk level and workplace type, plus refresher/requalification considerations.

MHFA helps colleagues support colleagues, but it’s not therapy. Here’s how to set expectations, choose candidates, and embed it in

The difference between health information and workplace recommendations. What a good referral looks like and what you can do with

Why clear policies matter, what to prioritise first, and how to keep documentation usable. Templates are only helpful if managers

A short guide to handling absence consistently, documenting decisions, and reducing risk. We cover return-to-work conversations, triggers, and when Occupational

Defensible does not mean complicated. ## A defensible decision has – Clear facts – A relevant policy/process – Proportionate action

Advice is cheap. Outcomes are the point. ## Use measurable checkpoints – What changes in behaviour? – What changes in

Escalation is a tool, not a reflex. ## Escalate when – Safety/legal risk exists – Repetition suggests a system gap