Author Archives: Holly Ward

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?

Focal Point have made some changes to their website and materials in order to be more accessible and inclusive. Read more here about what has changed.

Since the introduction of the worker protection act many organisations know they need to be providing training on preventing sexual harassment – but what sort of training works for such a sensitive area?

Our focus in 2024 has been to raise awareness around the new Worker Protection Act and how organisations can take meaningful steps to prevent sexual harassment. We summarise who we have partnered, what we have run and how this may be able to help you…

With the season for office parties and client entertainment upon us, it is time to remind everyone of what behaviour is expected, to avoid incidents and complaints and to keep everyone safe. But if this is the only time of year you have this conversation with your people, there is likely to be a serious gap in your workplace culture….