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Agreeing the way forward when the employment relationship no longer works
All working relationships do not smoothly and when they do break down it can be with damaging consequences.
Trying to…
Agreeing the way forward when the employment relationship no longer works
All working relationships do not smoothly and when they do break down it can be with damaging consequences.
Trying to resolve such matters amicably can be difficult especially with emotions on…
Getting it right when choosing staff for redundancy
In challenging financial times the question of which staff to select for redundancy can be one of the toughest for any employer.
Downturn in profits, a desperate need to restructure or loss of…
How to avoid feeling sick when dealing with an employee’s illness
There are many matters employers need to handle with great care and sensitivity and dealing with sicknesses absence is one of them.Whenever employees are off work there are cost implications and it c…
Understanding an employer’s duty to make reasonable adjustments
In employment matters the term reasonable is often used, but what exactly is considered reasonable can be open to interpretation and debate.And when it comes to making reasonable adjustments (1) …
The difference with bullying and harassment and the importance in addressing both
When victims complain of being bullied in the workplace it can often include a claim that they have been harassed as well.There is a modern tendency to use bullying and harassment together to describ…
Employment law is your business
Employment law can be complex and confusing but knowing exactly how it works can protect both employers and employees.It covers all aspects of the working relationship, and a good knowledge of ever c…
Recognising the serious impact of depression on workers
It's certainly not uncommon nowadays to hear someone utter the words 'I'm feeling a bit down, think I'm depressed" such a statement can often trivialise what can be a debilitating illness.Depression…
What does a trade union rep do? Understanding the role of a trade union representative.
Image source: Pixabay.comWhen working relationships breakdown, are under threat or become strained the role of a trade union representative can be invaluable.Opinions and views on the role, aims and…
How to manage underperforming workers
Hiring the ideal person for the job can be easy, but dealing with that individual when they fail to perform as expected can be problematic.On paper and in an interview a job candidate can shine. The…
How to manage disciplinary meeting dates.
By now all employers should know that getting it wrong when it comes to dealing with a disciplinary matter can prove costly – and that applies to the simplest of things.When the allegation comes to l…
How to handle a workplace grievance
In the ideal world all working relationships would be problem free.The workplace would be a completely harmonious environment, workers would get on with each other and there would never be any cause…
