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Software for your employee rotas could transform your business
Customer expectations and the need for work-life balance are some factors that have led to what the Health and Safety Executive says is more than 3.5 million shift workers in the UK. Shift work is no longer just for emergency and essential service ...
Leave and absence
The unpredictability of staff absence can make it a challenging HR task—and a costly one. The average UK worker is absent almost seven days annually, costing employers an average of £554 in sick pay. Yet although 87% of organisations collect ...
Sick Leave
If youre looking for up-to-date information on COVID-19 and sick pay, please visit our coronavirus factsheet. It’s a fact of life that sometimes people get sick. Even with taking every precaution, there’s a risk of illness. When that happens, and ...
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Hard and soft HRM
In the realm of human resource management there are two opposing methods that businesses and human resource departments typically adopt as their HRM ...
An employer's guide to navigating final written warnings
Managing employees is no easy task. You will often find yourself in situations where you need to address a problem with an employee, but what should ...
Cracking the code for calculating employee turnover rates
If you've ever wondered how to calculate your employee turnover, don't worry — you're in the right place. Your company's turnover rate can provide ...
Typical employee notice periods
In the world of workforce dynamics, notice periods are a crucial aspect of employee transitions. As an employer, you're probably already aware of ...
Employee dismissal during probationary period
As an employer, dismissing an employee is never easy, especially during their probationary period. You hired this new employee with the hope and ...
Gender equality at work
In today's rapidly evolving society, the importance of gender equality in the workplace cannot be overstated. Despite considerable progress, gender ...
Diversity in the workplace
Diversity in the workplace is not just a buzzword or a politically correct slogan, it's a fundamental and powerful driver of success in the modern ...
Gross misconduct at work
Picture this: An employee is caught stealing company property and is immediately fired without any investigation or disciplinary hearing. You the ...
Sick pay for zero hours contracts
As an employer in the UK, it's important to understand the regulations regarding sick pay for employees on zero-hours contracts. In the event that ...
Compassionate leave and bereavement leave
As an employer in the UK, you understand that a productive and engaged workforce is crucial to the success of your business. However, life often ...
End of Contract
Contracts play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining professional relationships. However, there may come a time when a contract reaches its ...
New Fire Safety Guidelines 2023: Updates and Regulations
Is your business prepared for the new fire safety guidelines coming into effect on October 1, 2023? These handy tips will provide a framework to ...