Kate Palmer

Employment Services Director, Peninsula, Peninsula, UK

Kate is involved in all aspects of HR and employment law advice. She develops Peninsula’s expert law advisors and ensures each client gets the answers they need every time they call.

As an industry opinion leader, Kate’s expertise is frequently sought. She is regularly featured on national television and radio as well as in major publications, both industry and press. Kate is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.

Kate Palmer In the News

In the News - 30/10/2024

Glasgow Herald: National Minimum Wage increases and Autumn Budget

Press Release - 24/09/2024

Peninsula: Still work to be done around sexual harassment in the workplace

In the News - 18/09/2024

BBC Breakfast: Is this the end of hybrid working?

In the News - 18/09/2024

BBC Radio 5Live: Returning to work after chemotherapy

In the News - 05/09/2024

Stylist: Easing the emotional load of being a working mum

In the News - 02/09/2024

Yahoo Finance: Right to disconnect and burnout

In the News - 28/08/2024

Bored Panda: How should HR manage employees stealing colleagues food?

In the News - 21/08/2024

Raconteur: Bullying in the workplace

In the News - 17/08/2024

Business Insider: The TikTok 'office siren' trend

In the News - 15/08/2024

TalkTV: How employers can support people back into work

In the News - 08/08/2024

Mirror: How sick do you have to be to take time off work?

In the News - 15/07/2024

HR Unpacked Episode 15: Men's mental health and how the workplace can help

In the News - 12/07/2024

BBC News: Business impact of the Euros

In the News - 07/07/2024

TalkTV: 80% of people who WFH watch TV during the day

In the News - 05/07/2024

Independent: Labour win office, what does it mean for women?

In the News - 05/07/2024

Daily Mirror: New Labour government employment law changes to expect

In the News - 29/06/2024

Daily Mail: England fans could lose their jobs over Euros behaviour

In the News - 24/06/2024

HR Unpacked Episode 13: How to help people be happy at work

In the News - 23/06/2024

Sunday Telegraph: Predicted rise in WFH requests as temperatures and Euros heat up

In the News - 18/06/2024

Daily Mail: Managing employees during Euro 2024

In the News - 11/06/2024

TalkTV: BP's new relationship at work policy

In the News - 02/05/2024

Raconteur: Political discussion in the workplace, yes or no?

In the News - 05/04/2024

Yahoo Finance: How to spot a ghost job

In the News - 05/04/2024

ITV News: New right to carer's leave introduced

In the News - 28/03/2024

HR Unpacked Episode 12: What is neurodiversity and how can employers support staff?

In the News - 11/03/2024

The i newspaper: Family members working for free

In the News - 22/02/2024

ITN News: Menopause in the workplace

In the News - 22/02/2024

BBC Radio 5 Live: EHRC issues guidance around menopause

In the News - 08/02/2024

HR Unpacked Episode 10 - Can AI support HR professionals at every stage of the employee lifecycle?

In the News - 26/01/2024

HR Unpacked Episode 9 - Accent discrimination: Should accent be a protected characteristic?

In the News - 18/01/2024

BBC Radio 4: The Bottom Line. What does it mean to bring your whole self to work?

In the News - 01/12/2023

The Sun: The disability pay gap

Press Release - 23/10/2023

“Watered down” Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill approved by parliament

In the News - 11/10/2023

Supporting employees impacted by events in Israel and Gaza

Press Release - 09/10/2023

How can I support my staff amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East?

In the News - 17/09/2023

New CEO being hired by the Prince and Princess of Wales

In the News - 16/09/2023

Attracting top talent: Prince and Princess of Wales recruiting new CEO

In the News - 12/09/2023

Are UK employees entitled to 'Marriage leave'?

In the News - 16/08/2023

The importance of building trust between HR and management

Press Release - 06/08/2023

What can HR learn from Barbie The Movie?

In the News - 18/07/2023

What does the new 'Lazy Girl Jobs' trend teach us about attitudes towards work?

Press Release - 17/07/2023

Work’s a beach: is the new corporate ‘Workcation’ trend as sunny as it sounds?

Press Release - 23/06/2023

HR's support essential as interest rates rise further

Press Release - 22/06/2023

Firms names and shamed for not meeting minimum wage regulations

In the News - 20/05/2023

International HR Day: Some real life calls received by Peninsula that are sure to raise some eyebrows

In the News - 18/05/2023

The wildest things you never knew about HR

In the News - 15/05/2023

Changing EU legislation: Guidance issued by the Government to help guide employers

In the News - 11/05/2023

Is the Police Scotland beard ban an example of workplace discrimination?

In the News - 02/05/2023

Economic downturn forcing recruiters to look at alternative contracts

Press Release - 26/04/2023

“Are my staff entitled to a day off for the Coronation bank holiday?” A guide for employers

In the News - 25/10/2022

UK blackouts: Advice to help minimise disruption

In the News - 18/10/2022

World Menopause Day

In the News - 21/09/2022

Four day work week scheme: Thousands to get full pay for six months whilst trialing shorter working week

In the News - 23/07/2022

Unprecedented heat wave predicted to continue, with next month looking even hotter

Press Release - 20/07/2022

Harper Trust v Brazel ruling

In the News - 14/07/2022

Employers must get creative when it comes to retention if pay raises aren't an option

Press Release - 11/07/2022