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The employee guide to the redundancy process
Depending on who you listen to and what you believe the threat Artificial Intelligence (AI) is posing to jobs is increasing.
AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that would normally requir…
Understanding the impact of being overweight at work and how to manage the situation.
A new law in the US to protect employees from discrimination because of their weight has once again thrust a sensitive topic into the spotlight.
A controversial bill protecting overweight people fro…
Understanding and avoiding the risks with alcohol and a get together outside of work.
The mix of a work social event and alcohol can be fun, but employers are now being urged to exercise caution when organising such gatherings.
No employer wants to be a party pooper and stop staff ha…
The importance of whistle-blowing and need to protect those brave enough to expose unlawful activity at work.
The award of over £3m to a whistle-blower is a timely reminder to all employers of the serious consequence of mistreating those brave enough to lift the lid on wrongdoing in the workplace.
Whistle-b…
Understanding when the workplace joke goes too far and when urgent action is needed.
‘It was just a bit of banter’ is an explanation habitually used by desperate employees facing allegations of unacceptable behaviour – but the situation is often not a laughing matter.
The phrase is…
Managing long-term sickness absence which is at an all-time high.
With figures indicating record numbers of British workers are calling in sick it is creating more than an unwelcome headache for employers.
Sickness absence can harm productivity, cause significant…
Managing religion and beliefs in the workplace
Having recently celebrated Passover and Easter and with Ramadan drawing to a close, it is the perfect time to look at religion and belief in the workplace which remains a delicate subject for many em…
Workplace mediation explained.
Any workplace dispute can quickly spiral out of control with disastrous consequences, so the suggestion to discuss the problem first to prevent it happening is one worth taking a much closer look at…
The essential guide to a fair process for dismissal during the probation period and for an employee with short service.
If you fail to make a good early impression in a new job you would be right to fear the sack, but how easy or difficult is it for an employer to do so?
Given an employee on probation or with under t…
Covid in the workplace, what has changed three years on?
You could be forgiven if the devastating impact the coronavirus (Covid) pandemic had on work now feels like a distant memory, and for querying if it is still something you need to think or worry abou…
Key questions and answers if you feel you are being bullied at work.
While the investigation into bullying allegations against Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is said to be nearing an end, it remains a serious and ongoing issue that many employees in differen…
Is expressing a controversial opinion worthy of a red card?
Calls to sack TV presenter Gary Lineker followed by colleagues taking a stand to back him highlights the problem an employer can face when those paid to do a job voice an opinion.
The Match of the D…
