Bullying and harassment in the workplace
Bullying in the workplace can be worryingly common and takes an enormous toll on businesses. Workplace bullies have always been around, but they are now more readily recognised as productivity killers and leave employers open to legal threats. Are you aware of any bullying or harassment behaviour in your workplace? As an employer, you should be ready to swiftly deal with this type of behaviour.
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New Data Protection bill
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to all organisations handling the data of EU citizens. This summer the UK government has made steps to ensure the UK will comply with EU data protection. How should organisations be preparing for this?
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UK employment tribunal fees - update for employers
With the court ruling at the end of July that employment tribunal fees will cease with immediate effect, as an employer are you keeping up to date with the ruling and what it means for your business?
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What does your company's culture say about you?
Having a great company culture is something that many employees now expect along with the more traditional benefits, including their salary. Getting your company culture right, leads to an engaged workforce, great customer and client service and creates a strong brand. What does your company culture say about you and your business?
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Gender pay gap
We have recently seen the screaming headlines about the gender pay gap after the BBC published the salaries of their highest earners. As a demographic group, women get paid less than men, they aren’t getting in to the highest-paying roles and industries, which men still dominate in. Organisations, managers and women themselves need to work together so that women are also able to thrive like their male counterparts.
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Mid-year review for your business
We’re just over half-way through the year and now is a perfect time to reassess the goals you set for your business. Plan time in your schedule to evaluate what’s working and what’s not and how you should move forward to make 2017 a successful year for your business.
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Dealing with hot weather at work
After last month’s heatwave, hotter weather is being predicted again this week for parts of the UK. Did you or your employees struggle during the last hot spell to concentrate and keep productivity up? Read on for our advice about dealing with hot weather in the workplace.
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When an employee unexpectedly resigns
When a key member of your team unexpectedly resigns it can be hard not to take it personally. It can also cause significant disruption to the business. In this blog we look at how to manage this change and transitional period effectively.
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Take the fear out of employing new staff
Have you thought about employing someone this year? For any new or growing organisation this is an inevitable part of growth, but can leave you feeling apprehensive about taking on a new member of the team, worrying about the financial burden, the legal minefield and various other issues. Here are some points to consider to help you make an informed decision.
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Employee performance - why you should document it
How well and how often do you document the performance of your employees? This documentation is essential for all managers, it means success or failure in the ability to discipline, terminate or fairly reward employees.
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