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Employee Always Late for 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
5 Steps to Reduce Absenteeism
Employee absenteeism costs UK employers billions of pounds each year in lost working days, temporary replacement staff and sick pay. There are a number of measures employers can take to
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.
Four Day Working Week Pros & Cons
The UK has now followed the lead of other countries in exploring the widespread adoption a four day working week. With a pilot scheme going live across the country, in this
Define Your Employee Value Proposition
A compelling Employee Value Proposition could provide critical competitive advantage in today’s market for talent as employers across all parts of the economy struggling to fill vacancies and to retain workers.
Manager’s Guide to Gossiping at Work
Gossiping at work may be intended as harmless among co-workers, but it has the potential to negatively impact working relations and workplace culture overall. In this guide for employers and
Practical Guide to Employee Relations
Employee relations refers to the relationship between employers and their employees. Effective employee relations are critical to healthy and productive workplace cultures, and are proven to lead to improved business
Employee Stranded Abroad?
With flight cancellations expected to persist throughout the summer, it’s not unlikely that some employees may find themselves stranded abroad and unable to return home and back into work when
Gaslighting at Work: A Form of Bullying?
While the concept of ‘gaslighting at work’ is relatively modern in HR terminology, power struggles in the workplace are by no means new. In this guide, we examine what is
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
Employees on Jury Service: Employers FAQs
In this guide for employers, we outline your responsibilities if an employee has been called up for jury service. What is jury service? Jury service is a public duty.
How to Spot a Fake CV
During the hiring process companies of all sizes – from small businesses to multinational corporations – can fall victim to applicants with fraudulent CVs. With employers across sectors struggling to