Restructuring and Redundancy: Employer Guide
Reorganisation and redundancy refer to processes where an employer restructures their workforce due to changes in business needs, such as cost reductions, operational efficiencies or evolving market conditions. Redundancy is when an employee’s role is no longer required, either because the work has diminished or the organisation’s structure has changed. Employers must approach reorganisation and […]
Secondment Agreement: Guide for Employers
A secondment agreement is a formal arrangement where an employee temporarily works for another organisation or department while remaining employed by their original employer. Secondments can be internal, involving moves within the same organisation, or external, where the employee is placed with a different company or organisation. Whether your organisation is considering a programme of […]
Mental Health Days at Work: Employers’ Guide
Mental health days at work refers to time taken off by employees to focus on their mental wellbeing, often as part of sick leave entitlement. While there is no specific legal framework for mental health days in the UK, employers have a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to protect both […]
Holiday Pay on Termination of Employment
Holiday pay on termination of employment in the UK refers to the payment an employee is entitled to for any unused statutory or contractual holiday leave when their employment ends. Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, employees must be compensated for accrued but untaken holiday entitlement, calculated up to their final day of employment. As […]
How Long to Keep Ex-Employee Records in the UK
Employers in the UK are legally required to retain ex-employee records for specific periods after employment ends. Personnel records include the employee’s personal details, pay and tax information, working time, absences, training, career progression and any disciplinary or grievance matters. An employer’s duties to retain personnel records are governed by a combination of business and […]
Mental Health First Aider: Role & Benefits Explained
With mental health being one of the leading causes of sickness absence, and with thousands of employees losing their jobs each year to mental health-related problems, employers are increasingly looking to find ways to support the emotional wellbeing of their employees. A Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) is an individual trained to provide initial support […]
Line Manager: Key Roles, Skills & Best Practices
Line managers play a vital role in the operation of a business, supervising and managing employees on a daily basis and acting as a liaison between the workforce and management functions. For UK employers, the role of line managers requires careful consideration to ensure they are equipped to fulfil their responsibilities. One of the main […]
How to Dismiss an Employee for Poor Performance
Before an employer can lawfully dismiss an employee for poor performance, they must first show they have supported the employee and allowed them the opportunity to improve and meet the standards required in their role. Dismissal should always be considered a measure of last resort. The goal of performance management should be to help improve […]
How to Minimise Recruitment Bias
Recruitment bias refers to when unfair or subjective factors influence hiring decisions, leading to discrimination against certain candidates. It can be conscious or unconscious and often stems from stereotypes, personal preferences or assumptions. Unconscious bias, in particular, can affect decisions without recruiters even realising it. Common forms include gender bias, age bias, racial bias and affinity […]
Performance Improvement Plan: Managers’ Guide
When an employee is underperforming at work, it can be a tricky and sensitive situation for managers to deal with. Mishandling the issue can potentially lead to complaints or even tribunal claims if the result is a capability dismissal. Putting in place a performance improvement plan (PIP) is generally recommended to help support an employee […]