Objective Setting Guide for Managers
Objective setting is the process of establishing clear, measurable goals for employees or teams to achieve within a specified timeframe. Well-defined objectives align individual efforts with organisational priorities, improving productivity and ensuring a shared understanding of expectations. Objectives can vary in scope, from specific tasks to broader strategic targets, and are often tied to performance […]
HR Law: Employer Essentials
Throughout the employee lifecycle, employers have to navigate the complexities of HR law. From contracts of employment and dealing with everyday personnel issues to resolving workplace disputes and defending tribunal claims, the risks of managing a workforce are relentless. For employers and HR practitioners, it is essential to fully understand both the organisation’s legal obligations […]
Contacting Employees on Sick Leave
As an employer, you are obliged to take steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of your employees. During a period of sickness absence, employers have to ensure they are striking the right balance between reasonable contact designed to check on the employee’s welfare, or to address any absence-related matters, and excessive or unnecessary contact […]
Talent Management: Optimise Workforce Planning
Your workforce is your organisation’s greatest asset. Effective talent management will allow your company to attract and retain talented individuals, while supporting and nurturing talent in your existing workforce. In doing so, you can enrich every aspect of the businesses operations and significantly cut costs in training and recruitment. Talent management refers to the strategic […]
International Remote Working: Guide for UK Employers
International remote working allows employees to perform their duties from a location outside their usual country of employment. As work practices evolve, more organisations are offering such flexibility to accommodate employee preferences, support global operations or access talent in different locations. While this arrangement has clear benefits, such as enhanced employee satisfaction and cost savings, […]
Team Relocations: Guide for Employers
Team relocations involve moving a group of employees to a new workplace location, either permanently or temporarily. Such moves may be driven by business needs, such as reducing costs, accessing new markets or consolidating operations. While relocations can offer benefits for organisations, they also present challenges for both employers and employees. As such, you will […]
HR1 Form for Redundancies
When making workforce redundancies, employers have to meet certain legal obligations, depending on factors such as the number of jobs that are at risk and the timeframe within which the redundancies will take place. In some cases, the employer may also be required to provide the Secretary of State advance notice of collective redundancies using […]
Employment Tribunal Rules & Procedures
If a workplace dispute cannot be resolved on mutually agreeable terms with an existing or former employee, you may find yourself defending a claim in the employment tribunal. This could be, for example, a claim for unlawful deduction of wages, unfair dismissal or unlawful discrimination. As an employer, by understanding the employment tribunal rules and […]
Employee Breach of Contract: Advice for Employers
An employee breach of contract occurs when an employee fails to fulfil their obligations under the terms of their contract of employment. Common examples include not providing the agreed notice period when resigning, breaching confidentiality agreements, or failing to comply with restrictive covenants, such as non-compete clauses. Such breaches can disrupt business operations and damage […]
Breastfeeding at Work Guidance for Employers
Returning to work after maternity leave can be a challenging transition, particularly for mothers who are breastfeeding or expressing milk. Breastfeeding at work refers to the arrangements and support provided to employees who wish to continue breastfeeding after returning from maternity leave. In the UK, employers have legal obligations to ensure breastfeeding employees are treated […]