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Avoiding the unwanted side effects of calling in sick
Avoiding the unwanted side effects of calling in sickThere was a time when calling into work sick was straightforward and there was one simple way to do it. With the different ways in which we now co…
Redundancy and the importance of getting right
Redundancy and the importance of getting rightRedundancy can be difficult, challenging and distressing for all involved and ensuring it is done correctly is vital.For employers it can be a delicate b…
Doing the right thing eventually pays off
Doing the right thing eventually pays offDuring their working life some employees are likely to face a serious dilemma and if it means defying your boss it takes tremendous courage – and there can be…
Short service dismissal
Short service dismissalWhenever we start a new job we are always keen to make a good early impression.There can be nothing worse than thinking that you are doing a good job only to be unexpectedly to…
Mismanagement of employee’s illness treated with expert intervention
Mismanagement of employee’s illness treated with expert interventionPoor performance and attendance will always be significant issues for employers and can lead to big trouble for employees.As seriou…
Reasonable adjustments for dyslexia
Reasonable adjustments for dyslexiaTo be wrongly accused of anything is heart-breaking and for it to happen because of an employer’s failure to understand an individual’s disability must feel surreal…
Fighting crime and left battling to save job
Fighting crime and left battling to save job.What happens to a security guard when he does his job to the best of his ability and as expected? This may sound like the start of a joke, and you may be…
Managing a disability in the workplace
Managing a disability in the workplaceEmployers face numerous challenges in the workplace and dealing with a disability is one that they cannot afford to get wrong.If a disabled person is treated unf…
How to get trade union representation
A trade union representative can be a bit like a breakdown policy for your car…you think you can cope without one until you find yourself in unexpected trouble.
Saving on monthly membership pa…
The unhealthy effect of discrimination in the workplace
The unhealthy effect of discrimination in the workplaceFor anyone subjected to any type of discrimination at work the impact can be devastating.The target of such unfavourable behaviour, which may be…
Taking on and beating the workplace bully
Taking on and beating the workplace bullyBullying in the workplace can have devastating consequences for the victim and dealing with it should be a priority for all employers.It not only affects thos…
The job of recruiting and selecting the right candidate for a vacancy
The job of recruiting and selecting the right candidate for a vacancyFinding the right person to fill a vacancy can be a job in itself.Good recruitment and picking the right candidate for a vacant ro…
