Can you dismiss an employee because of their controversial views?
What would you do if an employee was expressing controversial views that suddenly come in to the public domain? With the prolific use of social media, individuals and companies can easily find themselves under public scrutiny and views expressed can sometimes go viral.
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How do you choose between two strong job candidates?
Recruiting new hires takes time and is costly so finding the right candidate is vital. What happens when two strong candidates interview for the same role. How can you ensure you are making the right decision for your business?
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New GCSE grading
GCSEs in England are being reformed and this summer English and maths have been graded under the new system from 9 to 1. As an employer are you aware of the new grading system and how it works?
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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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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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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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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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Recruiting seasonal workers
Key periods and commercial pressures for businesses can mean that seasonal workers are required. With the arrival of summer there is a pool of seasonal talent available and looking for employment opportunities during this period. How can you make sure your recruitment and induction processes are as robust for temporary workers as they are for a permanent employee, to ensure you are getting the best for your business?
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