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An employee arrested at work or under police investigation, even if the arrest happens outside working hours, can spark confusion, reputational risk, and pressure from stakeholders and media alike. For many employers, the instinct is to respond immediately. But moving too quickly or saying too much can cause more harm than good. At Alder, we […]
Employment tribunal claims are increasing sharply, with government figures showing nearly 45,000 active claims in the first quarter of this year – a rise of almost one-third compared to the same period last year. Unfair dismissal claims top the list, accounting for approximately 22% of all cases. These are followed closely by breach of contract […]
The benefits are clear. For organisers, sponsorship brings financial stability and scale. For businesses, it offers a platform to boost brand visibility, forge community connections, and reinforce social purpose. And perhaps, it even brings the warm glow of knowing you made it possible for punters to enjoy cider from a rapidly disintegrating paper cup on […]
By Matthew McClelland, Specialist Partner, Governance and Strategy What happened to stability? The board’s fundamental role is to promote the organisation’s long-term, sustainable success. To do that, for years we have relied on a familiar governance toolkit: strategic plans, risk registers, business continuity protocols, crisis management playbooks. For the most part it worked: we executed […]
Alder is thrilled to announce that, alongside RSA, Marsh, and DWF, we have won the Insurance Collaboration Award at the 2025 British Insurance Awards, held at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The award recognises our joint initiative, Crisis Response, an innovative service designed to give organisations fast, co-ordinated access to legal, insurance, and communications support during high-pressure situations. Whether it’s […]
Few crises are as predictable as the one threatening to engulf the university sector as academic institutions find themselves increasingly under the spotlight. In a shift towards additional public accountability, the government has announced it plans to publish league tables ranking institutions by the proportion of students going on to graduate jobs or further study. […]
We’re pleased to share that Alder has been ranked in the 2025 Chambers and Partners Crisis & Risk Management Guide for Crisis PR & Communications. Chambers is widely regarded as one of the most respected independent directories of professional advisers. Its rankings are based on detailed research and client feedback, and we’re proud to be […]
We’ve all seen the familiar press announcements… “We’re delighted to partner with an organisation that shares our values and like-minded mission, delivering increased impact and strategic alignment going forward…“ Beautiful. Meaningless. Everywhere. In communications, we are in the business of communicating, yet too often we see the same clichés tossed around ad nauseum. Below, we […]
When an employee is arrested or charged with a criminal offence – particularly one likely to attract public or media interest – the communications challenges can be significant. Navigating this situation requires care, confidentiality, and co-ordination between HR, legal and communications teams. How you manage internal and external messaging can have a lasting impact on […]