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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
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 an employee needs time off, your business needs to be prepared. Any loss of resource can mean reduced ...
Shortlisting candidates for your business
With a good shortlisting process, you can minimise it — and sort the top candidates from the weaker ones nice and early. Shortlisting is a useful bridge between applications and interviews. And with applicant numbers growing all the time, ...
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What is gross misconduct at work?
Imagine this: an employee at your company is caught in a serious breach of conduct. Perhaps they were involved in theft, harassment, or another ...
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Performance Development Plans (PDPs)
Performance development plans are one such tool managers can use to implement change and improve the performance of employees within your business. ...
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Shift patterns at work: How to find the right fit for your team
Managing a workplace isn’t just about hiring the right people; it’s about creating an environment where they can thrive. And one key factor to create ...
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Setting SMART goals for your employees
Setting new goals and objectives for your employees is stage one of the performance management cycle. Getting this right can have a huge impact on ...
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The importance of employee appraisals
If a performance appraisal is done well, with the right preparation and management training, you can conduct performance reviews that support the ...
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Employee appraisals: a guide for managers
Performance appraisals or employee performance reviews are an important part of the performance management process. Giving managers and employees an ...
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Understanding split shifts
Let’s talk about split shifts. Whether you’re a seasoned employer or new to the game, scheduling employees can sometimes feel like a puzzle. Among ...
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What is leave management software?
Leave management covers a range of different types of time off work, from annual leave days to sick leave and job protected absences. This is an area ...
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The benefits of leave management systems
Managing employee leave can be a complex process for businesses. From ensuring productivity to nurturing a positive company culture, there’s no ...
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Employer’s guide to night shift employment laws in the UK
Night shift workers are essential to keeping many UK businesses running smoothly, whether it’s during the quiet hours of the night or in bustling ...
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The performance management cycle and processes
Without proper processes and practices, performance management can be one giant HR headache. Knowing how each employee is performing, whether they ...
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Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)
A PIP is an action plan created by the employer and employee to address and remedy reoccurring performance issues. A performance improvement plan is ...
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