Dogs in the Workplace: Benefits, Risks & Policies
Dogs may make the workplace more friendly and enjoyable, enhancing employee morale, increasing productivity and strengthening relationships, but they can also be disruptive and may potentially cause damage or injury. If you choose to develop a dog-friendly workplace, you must establish clear standards and be open and honest about expectations and restrictions. If your company […]
UK Entry Clearance: Visa & Travel Requirements
Entry clearance refers to the permission granted by the UK authorities for a non-UK national to enter the country. It is typically required for individuals who need a visa to come to the UK for work, study, family visits or settlement. The process involves submitting an application from outside the UK and obtaining approval before […]
How to Spot a Fake Sick Note
An important aspect of an organisation’s absence management programme will be identifying and dealing with suspected fraudulent sickness absence and non-genuine sickness claims (‘pulling sickies’) or exaggerating symptoms or a condition to justify more time off work. For managers and HR, this means being alert to signs of potential issues, such as being given a […]
How to Write a Job Offer Letter: Tips for Employers
A job offer letter is used when an employer would like to offer a candidate a position with their organisation. Having been through what is often likely to be a lengthy recruitment process, sifting through applications and shortlisting applicants for interview, it can feel like a huge relief to select the successful candidate. However, it […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Extension Tips
The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa route in the UK has been closed to new applicants since 29 March 2019. Existing visa holders were permitted to apply for extensions until 5 April 2023. As such, the deadline for Tier 1 entrepreneur visa extensions has passed. The deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneurs to apply for UK ILR […]