HR Induction Process: Guide for Employers
The induction process provides an organisation with the opportunity to welcome new recruits, helping them to settle in, and ensuring that they have the knowledge and support needed to perform their new role. It is also a chance for the employer to begin to tick the necessary boxes when it comes to discharging the various […]
Breastfeeding at Work Guidance for Employers
Employers play a pivotal role in ensuring that breastfeeding mothers feel supported and valued within the workplace. By adopting a proactive approach and establishing clear policies and procedures, employers can foster a welcoming environment where breastfeeding mothers can thrive. In this article, we will explore the various considerations for employers when addressing breastfeeding requests from […]
Employee Engagement & Organisational Change
Organisational change, by its very nature, can be a source of concern and anxiety for employees. Handled poorly, and change processes can result in reduced morale and productivity, failed change adoption and employee attrition. As part of any planning for organisational change, employers should take proactive steps to manage and optimise the impact of changes […]
Sabbatical Leave (Employer Guidance)
There are various reasons why an employee may want to take a period of sabbatical leave, from family commitments to carrying out research or volunteering abroad. Employees may have personal ambitions and goals they want to achieve, without stepping away from their career or job permanently. For employers, it will be important to understand how […]
Menstruation Leave & Time Off For Painful Periods
While the role of the employer in supporting employees experiencing the menopause has become a key area of discussion, the issue of painful periods remains taboo in the workplace, and is yet to receive the same level attention or consideration. Menstrual symptoms can impact women severely as they attempt to perform and excel in the […]
Nepotism at Work: Hiring Family & Friends
Workplace nepotism is not in itself, against the law, unless other issues such as conflicts of interest arise. However, that’s not to say that it is always a good thing. When people are hired solely on the basis of their relationship or connection to someone already in the organisation, it can be highly demoralising for […]
Employee Assistance Programme: HR Guide
Employee assistance programmes (EAPs) are now commonly regarded as an essential feature of employee benefit schemes, particularly in light of the post-pandemic emphasis on staff wellbeing. In this guide for employers, we look at what EAPs are and how they work in practice. We also offer practical tips on how to select and get the most out of […]
Employee Retention Strategies
Employee retention is an important part of running a successful organisation, where the costs associated with high employee turnover rates can be significant, from temporary staff cover to recruitment and training costs, not to mention the loss of valuable talent. The ability to retain valued members of staff has become highly preferable in light of […]
How to Support Employees Returning to Work After Stress Leave
With the right support measures in place, employers can help to minimise the impact of stress leave on their employees and on the organisation. The following guide for employers looks at how to support staff returning to work after stress leave, from the statutory duty owed by employers to the practical measures that can be […]
Nurturing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
In today’s fast-changing technological environment, an employer needs to recognise the many strengths of neurodiverse individuals: creativity, innovation, outside-the-box thinking, problem-solving skills, unique perspectives and insights, perseverance and resilience. These qualities can, with effective support and understanding, give businesses a competitive edge. The following guide for employers, line managers and HR personnel examines what is […]