3 Ways Global Mobility Should Deliver Organisational Value
Competition for best talent continues to intensify on a global scale, against a backdrop of increasingly stringent national immigration policies. As such, organisations are more reliant than ever on global mobility functions to overcome challenges and meet their people needs. We look at three key areas where global mobility teams can focus on delivering much-needed […]
How to Support Employees Returning to Work After Stress Leave
Employees returning to work after stress leave are likely to need support and potentially adjustments to help them with the transition as they reintegrate and resume their roles. Stress-related absences can impact both the individual and the organisation, making it important to handle the return to work process with care, compassion and understanding. With the […]
Unlawful Deduction of Wages
Employees are protected by law from unauthorised sums being taken from their pay. If an employee can show that an employer has unlawfully taken money out of their wages, they may be able to take legal action to recover the money. However, if you as an employer believe you are owed money from an employee […]
Capability Dismissal: Employer Guidance
A capability dismissal refers to an employer terminating an employment contract on the basis of the employee’s underperformance or ill-health. Employers are permitted to lawfully dismiss employees due to poor performance, but in doing so they must follow a fair process. This means, among other requirements, that the employer has to have a reasonable belief […]
Dealing with False Accusations at Work
False accusations at work refer to when an employee is wrongly accused of misconduct, poor performance or inappropriate behaviour. Such situations can create significant challenges for UK employers, as they impact workplace morale, employee wellbeing and organisational culture. Handling these allegations fairly and effectively is essential to avoid damaging morale and potential legal claims. Employers […]
Annualised Hours: Benefits, Challenges & Best Practices
Annualised hours are the total number of hours an employee works in one year. It refers to a type of employment contract where the employee commits to working their annualised hours over the course of the year, some on a ‘core’ or ‘rostered’ basis and the rest on an ‘unrostered’ basis or short notice to […]
How to Avoid Expatriate Failure
Deploying an employee to work overseas on assignment or as a relocation is an investment which can help your organisation take advantage of the global economy. Unfortunately, as is the case with any potentially lucrative investment, international assignments carry a high risk of failure. Expatriate failure can be expensive for your company and an unwelcome […]
Redundancy Settlement Agreement Guide
Settlement agreements are generally used by employers to settle potential employment claims, but they are also commonly used as an alternative to dismissal by redundancy. Notwithstanding the reasons for making someone redundant, the employer must still follow a fair and lawful redundancy process. Using a settlement agreement in a redundancy situation can help to avoid […]
Mental Health Discrimination at Work: Employer Guide
Mental health discrimination at work refers to when an employee or job applicant is treated unfairly because of a mental health condition. Under the Equality Act 2010, employers have a legal duty to prevent discrimination by reason of a mental health condition that can be classed as a disability, and to make reasonable adjustments to […]
Philosophical Beliefs & Workplace Discrimination
UK discrimination laws are wide-reaching and complex. One area that is currently subject to debate and development is philosophical beliefs. People can hold vastly different views and beliefs, and employment tribunals typically give the meaning of ‘philosophical beliefs’ a wide interpretation, which can often be a source of much uncertainty as to the extent to […]