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Dec, 22
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Nov, 22
Five reasons why employers can’t be work friends
There’s nothing wrong with employers caring about their staff, but when managers have work friends it can lead to all kinds of HR trouble. As a good employer, you care about your people and want to create a friendly, supportive and happy workplace for everyone. It’s no surprise that employee wellbeing has moved to the […]
26
Oct, 22
Working From Home – how to avoid HR issues with staff
Working from home helped businesses battle through the pandemic, but managing employees at their kitchen tables can create messy HR situations. From new policies and procedures to employee engagement and mental health, companies are coming to terms with employee issues that urgently need cleaning up. When I speak to business owners and managers, many still […]
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Oct, 22
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Oct, 22
How to handle staff who frequently take sick leave?
“What can I do about my high rate of sick leave?” This was a problem facing one of my clients whose business had a horrendous sickness absence record. I discovered that employees had simply gotten away with taking sick leave as there were no procedures in place, such as return-to-work interviews. My client was afraid […]
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Sep, 22
What happens if you need to withdraw a job offer?
Have you ever been in a situation where you might have to withdraw a job offer to a candidate? This happened recently to one of my clients when a manager made an offer without approval, and it had to be withdrawn three days later. The employee’s notice period was zero in the first month, but […]
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Sep, 22
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Aug, 22
Dismissing an employee with a disability – Case Study
Dismissing an employee with a disability can be fraught with danger, particularly for small businesses who lack the resources and knowledge to deal with disputes. The penalties for making a wrong decision, or not following the correct processes, can be run into many thousands of pounds. The need for robust HR procedures has been highlighted […]
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Jul, 22
Is it wise to keep an employee on longer when they know they will not be confirmed in their probationary period?
An employee not performing in her role had her probationary period extended. She was never going to make the grade. However, it was a key role and the client needed a replacement. She was advised she was NOT going to be confirmed in post and asked whether she would stay on until a replacement was […]
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Jun, 22
Dismissing an employee with a disability? Read this blog first!
The prospect of dismissing an employee with a disability due to a poor sickness absence record would send most business owners into a blind panic. The good news is that there are proactive steps you can take to find a resolution. According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK’s sickness absence rate rose to […]
