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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…
How HR can help managers
The role of HR in helping managers to manage.A good working relationship between managers and human resources (HR) is crucial in the effective running of any business.While the responsibilities of a…
Appraisal what to expect
Appraisal what to expectBeing prepared to perform at your best when your work is under reviewWhether you like the idea or not it’s likely that at some stage you may be asked to explain your job perfo…
How to get performance management working to the best of its ability
Having the talent to get the best out of employees is a management skill in itself…and having the right process to manage performance is an added bonus.
Being able to encourage workers to cont…
Avoiding those dangerous pitfalls when conducting a disciplinary hearing
For an employer working its way through the disciplinary process can be like having to navigate a minefield.
A decision to dismiss an employee for any reason is not one that should ever be tak…
The five-step grievance handling procedure
It’s certainly not unusual to hear an employee complain about work, colleagues or their boss, justified or otherwise.
In fact such informal grumbles are part of everyday working life and probably…
Employment law and the role of ACAS
Employment law is complex and understanding it and the role that the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) play in it can be a job in itself.The laws that cover the workplace help to…
The benefits of having a healthy absence management system
Successfully managing employee sickness absence can help to cure a lot of serious problems that any businesses may face.Having the right processes in place to track absence trends can assist in ident…
