Blog
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…
Getting to know your trade union representative
Getting to know your trade union representativeWhat you think about a trade union representative may be influenced by the differing views presented of them.On the one hand they are seen as serving to…
Why discrimination should be stopped
Why discrimination should be stoppedThe need for employers to keep working to tackle all forms of discriminationInvestigating and addressing any form of workplace discrimination should be a top prior…
The disturbing impact of workplace bullying
The disturbing impact of workplace bullyingThere is a well-known saying that actions have consequences and this is most certainly the case with bullying where those consequences can be devastating.Th…
How recruitment has evolved
From keeping it in the family to the click of a mouse, the changing world of recruitmentThe advent of the internet had a huge impact on all aspects of work and the effect is certainly evident in the…
How HR helps employees
HR working with employeesAsk an employee what can Hunan Resources (HR) do for you, and what do they actually do for you? The chances are you will get a range of answers, not all positive.HR (1) has a…
How disciplinary action works
It’s inevitable that we will all make mistakes and given the opportunity to correct the situation most of us are likely to take it.For anyone who has ever faced disciplinary action at work it can be…
What is a grievance letter
The grievance letterThere are many different ways in which we now communicate in writing, which means you would be forgiven for thinking that writing a letter is a thing of the past.The fact is fewer…
Employment law at work
Employment law at workA lot has been written in this space about the dangers and consequences of breaching employment law and it is worth looking at how that law is actually enforced.Employment legis…
An absence management policy should be fit for purpose
An absence management policy should be fit for purpose It is inevitable that employees are going to be off work sick from time to time and managing such an absence badly can really add insult to inju…
