Stephen Simpson

Mar 19, 2025 | nationalworld.com | Anthony Harvison |Stephen Simpson

He never set out to be a long-distance runner but young Aussie Darby Maguire is on the path to becoming a world champion, and it’s all thanks to developing a winner’s mindset, writes mind coach Dr Stephen SimpsonGrowing up, Darby Maguire never had ambitions to run ultramarathons. He was athletic and enjoyed football and surfing, but was happy to leave things there. But then, the young Australian went running with a friend.

Jun 13, 2024 | personneltoday.com | Stephen Simpson

The 2024 Uefa European Football Championship – Euro 2024 – kicks off tonight with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in Munich. Twenty-four nations are taking part between 14 June and the final on 14 July. Employers should plan ahead to make the most of the impact that this large sporting event can have on staff mental health and morale, while also planning ahead to minimise disruption.

Mar 27, 2024 | xperthr.co.uk | Stephen Simpson |Toni Trevett

Author: Stephen SimpsonWhen to use this example staff handbook structureUse this model structure as the basis for putting together a new staff handbook or reviewing an existing staff handbook to ensure that it includes the necessary policies and procedures. Example structure of a staff handbookWe provide an unparalleled selection of model policies to help you create and maintain a staff handbook for your organisation.

Mar 25, 2024 | xperthr.co.uk | Stephen Simpson

Author: Stephen SimpsonWith a raft of employment law changes taking effect in April 2024, we provide a final reminder for HR professionals of what their organisation needs to do to comply with the new and amended employment laws. This April, the challenges for HR include: the introduction of carer's leave; reforms to the right to request flexible working; and updated rules on timing and notice to take paternity leave.

Mar 13, 2024 | personneltoday.com | Stephen Simpson

As a result of how the Easter bank holidays fall in 2024 and 2025, some employers will breach their employees’ annual leave rights unless they furnish them with an extra day’s annual leave. Which employers are affected? The wording in some employees’ contracts may result in an unanticipated shortfall in their holiday entitlement, as a result of variations in Easter dates.