Reflecting on 2018 and Preparing for 2019
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Can you believe that tomorrow is December and we are on the countdown to Christmas and…
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Planning for 2019
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As December appears on the horizon (we can hardly believe it either) now is the time…
Brexit Withdrawl Agreement; What does it mean for Employers?
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This week the government published a draft 585 page Brexit withdrawal agreement. You would struggle to…
Improving Business Performance Through People
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It’s commonly agreed that the most valuable asset of any business is its people. Without them,…
Managing Change
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There are not many things in business that are certain but one of them is change!…
Settlement or Gagging Agreements; are they legal and ethical?
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The recent flurry of press activity focused on NDA or Non-Disclosure Agreements has brought up the…
Mental Health
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Much like our physical health, we all have mental health and part of your duty of…
Vicarious Liability; What Does It Mean?
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Vicarious Liability can be a scary concept for employers as it means that you can be…
Recruitment; How to find a superstar!
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Recruiting a new team member can be a time consuming and costly exercise with no guarantee…
What Would You Do If A Customer Harasses Your Staff?
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It used to be the case that if an employee was harassed by a third party,…
New Legislation on the Horizon
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When a proposed bill is heard before parliment and receives royal assent it becomes legislation. On…
Focus on: Return to Work Interviews
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When an employee is off sick it is important to conduct a good return to work…
New Guidance on Employee References
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Giving a reference for a previous employee can be a bit of a minefield and recently…
How is your 2018 going?
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September is often a time when we find ourselves refocusing, perhaps built into us since our school…
Avoiding a Dress Code Disaster
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You may recall there have been a number of stories in the press concerning dress code…
FAQ – Can You Legitimately Access An Employees Work Email Account?
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The question of whether you can legitimately access employees work email account is one which we get…
Do You Know Your Legal Obligations in Relation to Rest Breaks?
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The Working Time Regulations (1998) outline a workers entitlement in relation to working patterns including the…
Accurately Calculating Holiday Pay for Casual Workers
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A recent employment tribunal decision has demonstrated that many employers may be calculating holiday pay incorrectly…
4 Common Minimum Wage Offences and How to Avoid Them
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Although most employers are aware that there is a minimum amount that they need to pay…
Preventing Sexual Misconduct at Work
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A recent study has shown that around half of employees who have experienced sexual harassment at…
Are You Ready for The World Cup?
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Have you thought about how you will manage your workforce during The World Cup? World Cup…
Avoiding Discrimination; Pregnancy and Maternity
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A recent survey of senior decision makers in the private sector demonstrated worrying insight into potential…
GDPR; Are Your HR Policies Compliant?
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There has been lots of buzz around the new GDPR regulations that come into force in…
Suspending an Employee; When and How.
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When there is an allegation or suspicion of a serious disciplinary issue it is commonplace to…
