Dismissal Procedures

Introduction To be a ‘fair’ dismissal, a UK employer must show that it was due to one of five specific reasons. The employer must also have acted fairly and reasonably in carrying out the dismissal. More positive approaches, such as coaching and counselling, may help in some cases relating to conduct or performance, and should … Read more

Dealing with Difficult Conversations

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Do you need to have a difficult conversation with an employee, but aren’t quite sure where to begin? Very often employers avoid a difficult conversation. The trouble with this is the problem will not go away on its own. It can actually create more problems that start to spiral. Although it may seem awkward or … Read more

8 Steps to Building a Retention Strategy

Individuals leave their jobs for all sorts of reasons; some employee departures are a result of decisions made by the employer while others are based on the employee’s decision to resign and move on, usually to another employer. If it is too high, labour turnover can have an adverse impact on an organisation as it … Read more

Why employee probation periods are important

Q. How do you really know if you have recruited the right candidate? A. You don’t! Probation periods allow managers to monitor performance over a period of time, usually three months, to ensure employees are meeting their job roles and responsibilities, and that they are a good match for the business.    Below are a … Read more

New Starters? Look after them from Day One!

A clear process for onboarding new starters might sound a bit boring, but I guarantee you will reap the rewards if you follow these simple steps. Introducing the new employee to the team, helping them become familiar with your processes and procedures and the requirement of his or her role is key. This starts on day … Read more

Disciplinary hearings can be a difficult area for employers

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As an employer, it’s never nice to know that there’s an issue with your staff or that there’s been an incident that could result in you needing to take further action as an employer. A disciplinary hearing is a tricky subject area for employers as it’s imperative to ensure that you follow the proper protocol … Read more

Working in the heat

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It’s safe to say that not many people operate well in extremely high temperatures. Intense heat in the workplace can result in reduced productivity and motivation from staff, especially if it becomes too uncomfortable to work. Hot temperatures in the workplace can often lead to fatigue, which in turn reduces the productivity of staff. Depending … Read more

An employee is looking for another job

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In a world where there are more job options and industries than ever before, it’s clear to see why many people no longer stick to the once-traditional route of remaining with one job for most of their life. According to a survey carried out by Zippia, the average person changes jobs 12 times in their … Read more

10 HR challenges for small businesses

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As a small business, especially if you’re only just getting started, it’s safe to say that there are going to be a few challenges that you’ll face. As well as facing potential cash flow issues, and generating new business and marketing opportunities, there may also be several HR challenges to face. In order to try … Read more