🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Simple adjustments, such as including your pronouns in your email signature, can go a long way toward creating a more open and inclusive workplace. Find out more:
#Inclusion
With
#carers
feeling the long-haul strain of juggling
#childcare
and caring,
@athirshman
homes in on what employers, managers, and carers themselves can do to build well-being for parents & carers. Listen to the full podcast here & apps 👉
#mentalhealth
Thanks for everyone’s comments, we can see there are some very strong opinions on this issue. The purpose behind our tweet was to relay that using pronouns can help to include under-represented groups at work that greatly appreciate the use of pronouns.
It is up to individuals at work on whether they feel comfortable in using pronouns and it is optional. As impartial workplace experts, we regularly feature guest blogs / opinions on a range of equality and diversity issues.
Employers should be aware that the effects of
#LongCovid
can come and go. On some days the person might seem well, but on others their symptoms can be worse and they might need to be off work again.
Got a question for Acas? Join us every Friday from 10.30am to 11am. Our helpline advisor Chau will be online to answer your questions. Send in your requests using
#AskAcas
in your tweet. See you there.
We have published new advice today to help
#employers
& workers understand what Non-Disclosure Agreements (
#NDAs
) are and how to prevent their misuse. Read more here:
#LongCovid
is still a new illness and it may take time to understand the full impact. We recommend employers make reasonable adjustments rather than trying to work out if an employee's condition is a disability.
#LongCovid
is still a new illness and it may take time to understand it fully. We recommend employers make reasonable adjustments rather than trying to work out if an employee's condition is a disability.
Don’t ignore the warning signs! Supporting employees with mental ill health should be a priority all year round, not just on
#BlueMonday
. Here's our advice on how you can help:
#Mentalhealth
@yermawsadirty
@kirstenharper_
Hi
@kirstenharper_
. We're sorry to hear this. We recommend checking our guidance on bullying and harassment here: . You can also contact our helpline or message an adviser privately via our Facebook page.
We had a chat with Head of Diversity and Inclusion
@JDennis_Acas
about why
#BlackHistoryMonth
is more important than ever to acknowledge the achievements made, but also highlight the long journey to achieving race equality. Read our advice:
#SMEs
#HybridWorking
can bring a lot of great benefits to the workplace. However, it's important that it is reflected in your workplace policy to ensure staff are being treated fairly. Read more in our new advice:
#FlexibleWorking
Unsure about your rights if your employer plans on changing your
#contract
? Our Senior Guidance Managing Editor John Palmer explains what you can do. Get more information on contracts here:
@hayleymagill
Here is some information regarding your employment rights surrounding payslips. To discuss in more detail, you can call our Helpline on 0300 123 1100 or direct message us on Facebook.
Hi. Chau here. The effects of
#coronavirus
have a huge impact on our work, our families and businesses. I'm online from 10:30am to 11am to help answer your questions. Reply to this post with
#AskAcas
and keep checking for updates, webinars and more Q&As
Staff who feel unable to talk to their manager about
#mentalhealth
might work when they are too ill to do so. That's why it's important for managers to build good relationships with staff.
"Sometimes the simplest things for a person with a condition like
#Dyspraxia
can be the most challenging...particularly as there is so often a lack of awareness and general understanding as to the difficulties of this hidden disability" - Jonathan Levy.
#AcasNeurodiversity
Happy
#NAW2020
! This year's theme 'Look Beyond' showcases that apprenticeships work at any stage of life. Nigel tells us how his
#apprenticeship
with Acas helped him transition from banking into a role where he felt he could use his previous skills and experience to help others.
It's not easy to switch off in a 24/7 world. Acas Policy Advisor
@simone_cheng
talks
#flexibleworking
and how it can help improve mental health, give us greater autonomy and enable a better balance between work and home life.
#WorkLifeBalanceWeek
Starting your
#firstjob
can be a scary experience for many people. There are lots of things to get used to including a new place of work, new people and new rules. Check our top tips via our infographic:
#Apprenticeships
can be career-changing! Alba shares how she started her career in accountancy in Spain, worked in hospitality in the UK and started her first apprenticeship in Business Administration at Acas.
#NAW2020
#StressAwarenessMonth
What is stress? Stress is defined as the 'adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them'.
For more info, read our guidance on 'Dealing with stress in the workplace'
#mentalhealthatwork
Today we have launched our new guidance on
#agediscrimination
.
Age discrimination is still a problem in today’s workplaces. Are you tackling it?
#AcasAgeDiscrim2019
The Acas Framework for Positive Mental Health at Work: “Individuals need to feel empowered to take control and feel secure in talking to their line managers, understanding that they have the right to support”
@mentalhealth
@personneltoday
@MindCharity
A manager should regularly check in with employees who are experiencing stress. Informal meetings can be a good opportunity to talk about possible adjustments that can be made. More on reducing
#stressatwork
here:
#Mentalhealthatwork
Today is
#TimeToTalk
day. We've developed tools and resources to help
#BusinessOwners
support their staff through this challenging time. Find out more:
The majority of employees surveyed in our poll say it’s the manager’s responsibility to address workplace stress & anxiety, yet less than half would talk to them if they were experiencing these feelings. Read our guidance.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek