Job Share: Guide for UK Employers
Job sharing is a type of flexible working arrangement where two employees share the responsibilities, duties and hours of a single full-time role. Each person works part-time hours, with both individuals contributing to the role’s overall outcomes. Job shares offer several benefits, including attracting and retaining talented individuals who prefer part-time work due to personal […]
Coaching vs Mentoring: Key Differences Explained
Investing in and supporting the personal and professional development of your people is shown to be beneficial to the organisation as a whole. Coaching and mentoring, for example, offer ways to develop and support for your staff, both in the short and long-term, and so ensuring you have the necessary skills to enable the organisation’s […]
Spouse Visa to ILR: Requirements & Process
With indefinite leave to remain (ILR), you can live with your British spouse or partner in the UK on a permanent basis. As soon as you attain ILR status as a spouse, you can become eligible to naturalise as a British citizen – a significant step in securing your family’s future in Britain. In this guide for […]
Staff Rights When a Company Goes Into Administration
If your company goes into administration you will need to know about the rights of your employees and your liability for any outstanding monies owed to them on termination or transfer of their employment. It is also important that your employees know exactly where they stand with regard to their pay, pension and workplace rights, […]
Termination of Employment Due To Custodial Sentence
What does it mean for an employer if one of their employees is convicted of a crime and sent to prison? Terminating employment due to a criminal conviction can present significant challenges for UK employers. It involves balancing the need to protect the business, its reputation, and other employees, while adhering to employment law and […]
Termination of Employment: Guide for Employers
Termination of employment is the process of ending an employee’s contract with an organisation. Employment can come to an end for one of many different reasons. An employee may leave a job through choice by resigning, or they may be retiring, a fixed term contract may be ending or the employer may decide to dismiss the […]
How to Reduce Absenteeism at Work
Absenteeism refers to an employee’s habitual absence from work, often without valid reason or prior approval. It can significantly impact workplace productivity, morale and operational costs. Employee absenteeism costs UK employers billions of pounds each year in lost working days, temporary replacement staff and sick pay. For UK employers, addressing absenteeism is an important aspect […]
Accused of Bullying at Work: Guide for Employers
Bullying at work involves behaviour that is intimidating, degrading, or humiliating, and it can take many forms, including verbal abuse, exclusion, or spreading rumours. Employers may face situations where an employee is accused of bullying, requiring careful handling to address the issue effectively while maintaining workplace fairness. Accusations of bullying can present risks for employers […]
Can Refugees or Asylum Seekers Work in the UK?
Refugees and asylum seekers in the UK have different rights to work, based on their legal status. While refugees are generally permitted to work without restriction, asylum seekers face limitations unless granted permission by the Home Office. Refugees are those whose asylum applications have been approved. They have been formally recognised as needing protection under […]
Employment Status: Types, Rights & Legal Guidance
An individual’s employment status will determine their employment rights and their employer’s legal obligations towards them. There are three types of employment status: employees, workers and those who are self-employed. Of these groups, employees have the most rights and entitlements in comparison to workers and the self-employed. In reality, there is not always agreement between […]