Microaggressions At Work: Employers’ Guide
Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional behaviours or remarks that convey bias or discrimination towards individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or disability. They may be expressed through language, actions, or assumptions and can create an environment where employees feel marginalised or undervalued. Common examples include stereotyping, backhanded compliments, or excluding someone from […]
Objective Setting Guide for Managers
Objective setting is the process of establishing clear, measurable goals for employees or teams to achieve within a specified timeframe. Well-defined objectives align individual efforts with organisational priorities, improving productivity and ensuring a shared understanding of expectations. Objectives can vary in scope, from specific tasks to broader strategic targets, and are often tied to performance […]
HR Law: Employer Essentials
Throughout the employee lifecycle, employers have to navigate the complexities of HR law. From contracts of employment and dealing with everyday personnel issues to resolving workplace disputes and defending tribunal claims, the risks of managing a workforce are relentless. For employers and HR practitioners, it is essential to fully understand both the organisation’s legal obligations […]
Contacting Employees on Sick Leave
As an employer, you are obliged to take steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of your employees. During a period of sickness absence, employers have to ensure they are striking the right balance between reasonable contact designed to check on the employee’s welfare, or to address any absence-related matters, and excessive or unnecessary contact […]
UK–India Free Trade Agreement: Visa Implications
The United Kingdom and India have announced a new Free Trade Agreement, bringing three years of negotiations to an end. While much of the public attention has focused on tariffs and market access, the deal also introduces new provisions that will affect how UK employers recruit and engage skilled professionals from India. Among the most […]
Bradford Factor & Managing Absence
The Bradford Factor is a tool used by employers to measure and manage employee absenteeism, focusing on the impact of short, frequent absences. It is calculated using a formula that multiplies the number of instances of absence by the total number of days absent. The result gives greater weight to repeated absences, which can be […]
Talent Management: Optimise Workforce Planning
Your workforce is your organisation’s greatest asset. Effective talent management will allow your company to attract and retain talented individuals, while supporting and nurturing talent in your existing workforce. In doing so, you can enrich every aspect of the businesses operations and significantly cut costs in training and recruitment. Talent management refers to the strategic […]
International Remote Working: Guide for UK Employers
International remote working allows employees to perform their duties from a location outside their usual country of employment. As work practices evolve, more organisations are offering such flexibility to accommodate employee preferences, support global operations or access talent in different locations. While this arrangement has clear benefits, such as enhanced employee satisfaction and cost savings, […]