Do You Need a Period Policy at Work?
There is undoubtedly a general stigma in the workplace surrounding periods and menstrual health. For employees, talking to their manager or employer about period issues can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Many may also be concerned about looking ‘weak’ or unreliable if they take time off work because of their period. For those women that struggle on […]
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 […]
How to Deal With Lateness At Work
Dealing with employees who are repeat offenders of persistent lateness can be challenging and a problem that can only be addressed with effective policies and procedures in place. In these circumstances, you should ask yourself if your employee’s lateness is impacting your business and if it is necessary for them to always be on time. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Group Interviews
Making the recruitment process as efficient as possible is a reasonable commercial objective for employers. One solution is to use group interviews during the early stages of recruitment. When conducted successfully, group interviews can be an excellent method for eliciting the best performance from candidates. A group interview can increase hire quality while decreasing time-to-hire […]
Smoking at Work Policy
Smoking is banned in the UK inside all enclosed workplaces, workplace vehicles and public places. In England, legislation came about through the Health Act 2006, which effectively bans smoking in all enclosed workplaces and public places, with some narrow exemptions. The provisions on smoke free workplaces covers tobacco in cigarettes, pipes and cigars and herbal […]
Retaining Talent: Alternatives to Pay Rises
A high staff turnover can be an operational challenge for employers. A proactive approach to retaining talent can help to reduce the risk of losing valued workers and having to recruit to replace. But for employers facing rising costs and many other challenges as the economy re-adjusts post-pandemic, giving pay rises may simply not be […]
Notice to Employees When Selling a Business
Selling a business involves multiple, complex obligations and considerations, including how you manage and support your workforce through the process. The following guide for employers examines the rules relating to employee rights on the asset sale of a company — including how much notice to give employees when selling a business, together with advice and […]
Social Media at Work
Social media can be a highly valuable tool for marketing and client involvement for a business, but when used wrongly or maliciously, it can also be harmful to an organisation. In this guide for employers, we consider the pros and cons of using social media at work and why a social media policy is important […]