Roots HR CIC

Is your workplace truly supporting mental wellbeing?💭

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, it's a critical question. Combat rising sickness absence by normalising conversations, training managers, and protecting work-life balance💬🧠

Explore our employee wellbeing blogs:
www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/categor...

It's National Work Life Week! We're supporting this year's theme #FlexForAll✅

For many carers & parents, flexibility is essential. Our carousel explains the 'Day 1 Right' to request it and what employers need to know👇

Full guide on our blog: www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/how-fle...

Debra Allcock Tyler: Volunteering is a human gift of compassion, not a bureaucratic test of worth The Home Secretary’s proposal to link volunteering to migration status doesn’t just miss the mark – it sets fire to the whole target

"Where people live in diverse communities – where immigrants are neighbours, mates, colleagues, fellow school-gate loiterers – attitudes about immigrants are positive.
People fear the abstract “other”, not the person helping them to carry their shopping" - Debra Allcock Tyler

3 major employment law changes coming in 2026 that you need to know about:

🚫 Fire-and-rehire ban
💰 Statutory Sick Pay for all
👨🍼 Day 1 Paternity Leave

Our blog has the full timeline and a checklist for employers👇
www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/employm...

Our Employment Rights Bill webinar recording is now live! Keeping up with employment law can be a challenge, Watch the free recording to learn:

✅Key changes in the Bill
✅Timescales for change
✅Staying compliant & prepared

Watch on-demand here👇
www.rootshr.org.uk/free-resourc...

UK sickness absence is at a 15-year high. A major reason? Mental health🤯

Don't let your workplace culture contribute to the problem. It's time to empower employees to talk openly about their mental wellbeing💬

Our blog shows you how👇
www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/empower...

Graphic with text "ADHD Awareness Month" in bold letters. The background includes illustrations of blue and teal leaves and flowers, creating a decorative border around the text. The overall design is clean and encouraging awareness for ADHD.

This Oct is #ADHDAwarenessMonth. Difficulty with attention, concentration, memory, impulsivity, hyperactivity & social skills are among the signs of #ADHD.

The best way to change people’s views about ADHD is to let them know & to share your stories

See: adoddle.org/events-calen...

#ADHDAwareness

Martyn Drake: How the sector can counter the attacks on the causes and communities we serve Can we collectively unleash our greatest strengths to counter the social fragmentation that seems to be in the ascendancy?

"Everyone goes on protest marches for their own unique reasons, but everyone gets the same three big psychological benefits from doing so: belonging, purpose and agency.
The exact same benefits those same people could get from a great volunteering experience" - @martyndrake.bsky.social

Major changes are coming to UK employment law in 2026 & 2027. From Day 1 rights for unfair dismissal to a ban on 'fire-and-rehire' these updates will impact every employer.

Our carousel breaks down the key changes & a simple to-do list to get your organisation ready👇

Hundreds of delivery drivers arrested as Home Office cracks down on right to work breaches Enforcement sweep targets gig economy hotspots, prompting calls for stronger vetting of workers

The recent Home Office crackdown on right-to-work breaches is a crucial reminder for all employers🔔

For the #SocialSector, the financial & reputational risks are significant. Now is the time to ensure your checking process for staff is robust📝

It's #InternationalWeekOfTheDeaf & #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages! 🤟

For us, true inclusion isn't just diversity. It's creating a welcoming environment where all employees feel valued and can contribute fully.

For the #SocialSector, this is your mission in action🤝

"Trustees need to know, if they don't already, the pressure that third sector leaders are facing around the country right now."

@markrusselluk.bsky.social on the important role for trustee boards in promoting the wellbeing of senior leadership teams.

🎧 Podcast: bit.ly/4mgVYk7

Harassment isn’t always obvious - it can happen quietly, in passing, or even with a laugh. HR’s role is to make sure workplace culture doesn’t let it slip through unnoticed.

hrinnercircle.co.uk/banter-and-b...

It's #InternationalWeekOfTheDeaf!🦻 It's important to build a truly inclusive workplace for deaf colleagues & those with hearing impairment.

Swipe our carousel for quick, actionable tips on creating an accessible & supportive environment👇

Info from RNID

It's #InternationalEqualPayDay, and the latest numbers on pay are a real wake-up call👫💰

Paying the real Living Wage is one of the clearest ways we can support our teams, tackle the gender pay gap & show everyone what we stand for✅

@livingwageuk.bsky.social

www.livingwage.org.uk/news/nearly-....

As we prepare for shorter days in the run up to autumn, how can you keep team morale and productivity high?🍂

A coaching leadership style can make all the difference💡

Our blog explores how to adopt this approach, helping your team to thrive all year round👇
www.rootshr.org.uk/blog/coachin...

Does your charity have some great volunteers? Want to keep the relationship going once the project is done? ⭐️

Here's some top tips:

Big changes are coming to UK employment law.

Join our exclusive webinar designed to guide you through the upcoming Employment Rights Bill.

✅Get ready for key legislative changes
✅Understand the impact
✅Know the timelines & prepare your policies

www.rootshr.org.uk/events-and-o...

Thrilled to have delivered expert HR webinars to 568 attendees across the social sector, including 9 sessions with brilliant partners like @ncvo.bsky.social @pioneerspost.bsky.social & @socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social

Our webinars are available on-demand👇
www.rootshr.org.uk/free-resourc...

⚠️ Big changes are coming to UK employment law! ⚠️

Join our FREE webinar designed specifically for leaders and HR managers in the social sector. We'll break down exactly what you need to know and the practical steps you need to take.

Register here:
www.rootshr.org.uk/events-and-o...