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Work Hard & Believe in Yourself
What’s your top tip to be successful in life? I know this sounds like a cliche, and in many ways it is. But there is no rule – as far as I am aware – that says a cliche cannot also be true! Work hard and believe in your own goal. That doesn’t mean thatContinue reading “Work Hard & Believe in Yourself”
⚽️ Congratulations Arsenal 🏆
by Ryan Clement Congratulations Arsenal on winning the Premier League 2025-26. I have often said that, if I had a second team, it would be Arsenal. I have supported Liverpool for almost my entire life, since I was about seven. How I came to support the Reds is a story for another time. Growing upContinue reading “⚽️ Congratulations Arsenal 🏆”
Encouragement vs Intimidation in Workplace Dynamics
by Ryan Clement, barrister In this blog, I build on my video “bullying in the workplace explained” to explore the legal nuances of workplace bullying and the psychological impact of management styles. Understanding Workplace Bullying Workplace dynamics can be complex, and the line between “office banter” and “bullying” is often a subject of intense debate.Continue reading “Encouragement vs Intimidation in Workplace Dynamics”
A King and two Presidents!
“It is possible for people to be united by their ideals, instead of divided by their differences; that it’s possible for hearts to change and old hatreds to pass.”
The Compliance Gap
by Ryan Clement In our latest video, Dawn H. Jones, HR specialist and author, and I discuss how Employment Tribunals (ET) respond when employers fail to follow their own policies and procedures during disciplinary or grievance processes. Tribunals expect employers-especially those with dedicated HR resources to act reasonably. Failing to follow established procedures often leadsContinue reading “The Compliance Gap”
Separation of Powers
by Ryan Clement, barrister On Day One of my book, ‘Discrimination Law in Employment in 7 days, I touch on the Separation of Powers. One Day One of my book Discrimination Law in Employment in 7 days I touch on the importance of the separation of powers. Montesquieu’s theory of the separation of powers, primarily detailedContinue reading “Separation of Powers”
Déjà Vu?
Workplace bullying is extremely harmful. It erodes mental health, fuels burnout, and destroys morale. Beyond the personal toll on victims—anxiety and diminished self-worth—it fosters a toxic culture and stifles innovation.
Practice what you say!
We have all seen it: a beautiful Employee or Staff Handbook (the one that is referred to in the contract of employment, which staff confirm that they read and understood!) that sits untouched while the actual office culture plays by its own set of rules.
Hillsborough Disaster
As some may know, I am a big Liverpool fan (since I was a kid), and my son and I attend many matches at Anfield, the home of Liverpool Football Club, during the season ⚽️. I could not remotely begin to imagine what it must have been like to experience the tragedy that unfolded onContinue reading “Hillsborough Disaster”
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