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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…
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…
