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Out with the old and in with the new to manage staff performance?
Out with the old and in with the new to manage staff performance?
Crucial to the success of any business enterprise is the performance of its staff and getting the best out of employees needs go…
How does disciplinary action work?
By now we all know what is required to conduct a fair disciplinary process, but ensuring it actually is fair is not always straightforward.
An employer’s disciplinary procedure should be docum…
Handling an employee grievance
Dealing with a formal employee complaint effectively is crucial as it can make-or-break a working relationship.
A grievance should be addressed fairly and without unreasonable delay with the a…
The important business of employment law
Failing to comply with any law runs a risk and it is the same with employment law and business.The legislation is designed to protect the rights of the employee and covers almost all aspects of the e…
The importance of an absence management procedure that is fit for purpose
The ill-effect of sickness absence can hit employers hard and managing it effectively can help to ensure a business stays in good shape.
It is where the benefit of having a good absence manage…
How to avoid feeling even worse when having to take time off work sick
If you are unwell and unable to attend work knowing what to do and what is expected of you can ensure your return to work is a smooth one.
The last thing you need when off sick is the added wo…
Making the right decision to avoid an unfair dismissal claim during redundancy
When an employer is considering redundancies it is a difficult time for all concerned and getting it wrong can prove costly.Employees may be automatically unfairly dismissed for reasons of redundancy…
The work that can be done to prevent race discrimination in the workplace
The work that can be done to prevent race discrimination in the workplaceRace discrimination is abhorrent and combatting it should be a top priority for all employers.Employers are advised to take a…
Things to consider when asking for reasonable adjustments
The question: what is a reasonable adjustment that I can ask for? Appears as if it may be quite simple to answer, but it is not as straightforward as it seems.There are occasions where an employer is…
What is the Equality Act?
A lot is written and said about the need to treat all employees fairly, but how much do we really know about a key area of the law that covers this.The Equality Act 2010 provides protection for all e…
The trade union right to represent
In times of desperate need knowing where to turn for help is vital and for employees that assistance can be in the shape of a trade union or its representative.There are number of situations that occ…
Why discrimination is a problem
The problems caused by discrimination in workplace Any type of discrimination is abhorrent and combatting it should be top priority for all employers.It is unlawful and occurs when an indi…
