Author Archives: Holly Ward

What does the Employment Rights Act mean for preventing sexual harassment? While many organisations will have started to take steps under the recent Worker Protection Act, there is more to do with the tightening up of legislation through the Employment Rights Act. We look at what this means in practical terms….

In this blog we take the theme of the Power of Networks for 2026 International Leadership Week and consider the often overlooked benefits of learning together in a cohort….   

Focal Point are delighted to be able to offer the new portfolio based approach to ILM qualifications. Read more here to find out about the changes and how this could benefit your managers and leaders in today’s competitive and fast paced workplace…..  

Our latest blog written by our facilitator Annette Carins, looks at the value of values! And gives some practical tips for defining both organisational and personal values

Focal Point looks at the stats around sexual harassment, one year on from the introduction of the Worker Protection Act

A coaching culture can create better problem solving, increased accountability and greater productivity – but it can be hard to know how to start. Our expert coach Chris Brown gives some practical guidance in embedding coaching across an organisation

Where is the line between harmless banter and banter that makes somebody uncomfortable?

The Worker Protection Act has now been in force for 8 months, placing an increased legal duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment at work.

Since then, the number of cases related to sexual harassment taken to ACAS has risen significantly. Why is this happening? And what does this mean for employers?