Confidentiality in the Workplace
It’s an unfortunate reality for business owners that employees are a potential source of commercial risk. While it’s rare that a breach of confidentiality at work will occur intentionally, even an honest mistake can result in severe consequences. This makes it business-critical to take certain measures to protect your commercial interests, such as using confidentiality […]
Mobile Phone Policy At Work
Mobile phones at work can easily become an unwanted distraction and have a negative impact on productivity. When employees are spending too much time on their device, it’s likely they’re wasting their working hours and creating other issues, such as underperforming and encouraging others to use their phones during work too. But employers cannot ignore […]
Corporate Relocation: Best Practice Guide
Many companies from large multinationals to entrepreneurial businesses are choosing to embark on a process of corporate relocation by relocating part or all of their operations to new regions. There are significant potential benefits to relocating abroad – access to markets, simplified compliance and cost savings are cited as key advantages. While there are a […]
Annual Leave Carry Over: Employers’ Guide
Workers in the UK are generally entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave each year. But what happens if someone doesn’t take their full statutory entitlement within the year? In this guide, we explain the annual leave carry over rules and the impact of changes to the rules following the pandemic. Carrying over […]
Holiday Pay & Entitlement: Employers’ Guide
Entitlement to paid time off work is a fundamental workplace right in the UK. How much pay and time off work someone is entitled to will depend on several factors. As such, this places an obligation on employers to ensure they are calculating holiday pay and entitlement correctly, or risk unwanted complaints and disputes with […]
Practical Guide to Employee Relations
Effective employee relations benefit organisational culture, morale and performance. Employee relations are the relationships between employers and employees. These relationships determine how you handle certain situations, for example, issues with pay and benefits, managing conflict and providing a healthy work-life balance. Organisations which effectively manage staff relations are more likely to achieve employee engagement, which […]
Changing Employment Contract
A contract of employment is an agreement between an employer and an employee or worker that is legally binding. The contract may be negotiated orally or in writing, but it is advisable to have a written document in place, signed by both parties, stating the terms of the agreement, to reduce the risk of disputes […]
When Does Regular Overtime Become Contractual?
The question ‘When does regular overtime become contractual?’ is one that commonly arises within a number of different employment contexts, from whether an employer has the right to insist on an employee working additional hours to when the employee has the right to be paid extra for this. It can also arise when calculating an […]
India Young Professionals Scheme Guide
The India Young Professionals Scheme (IYPS) visa permits Indian nationals aged between 18 and 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years, providing an opportunity for professional development and cultural exchange. This visa programme is designed to strengthen ties between India and the UK by offering young professionals valuable international […]
How Employers Can Help With Cost of Living Crisis
The rise in inflation, interest rates and national insurance, along with the incoming price cap shift on energy bills is a significant cause of worry for many workers across the UK. That’s not even taking into account the increased costs that commuting motorists are paying to fill up their cars. It’s a myriad of factors […]