Designing a staff training programme isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. It’s a vital strategy for improving performance, boosting employee engagement, and staying competitive in today’s fast-changing business landscape. For UK employers, ensuring your training efforts...
When an employee is off work due to illness, it can be a sensitive situation for any employer to navigate. Many UK employers ask the question: Can you contact an employee who is off sick? The short answer is yes – but how and when you do it matters. In this post,...
Dismissing an employee with short service can seem straightforward, but it still requires careful handling to avoid potential pitfalls. While those with less than two years' service typically have fewer protections, that doesn’t mean employers can act without...
One of the most common concerns we hear from employers is: Can I recover the cost of training if an employee leaves my company shortly after receiving it?. The answer depends on whether a clear and fair employee training repayment agreement was put in place before the...
The best diversity and inclusion hiring practices help organisations build fairer, more effective recruitment processes. Yet, according to a recent CIPD survey, only 28% of UK employers train all interviewers on legal and objective hiring, and even fewer check for...
Managing poor performance is a critical issue in today’s workplaces, and new findings from a YouGov survey commissioned by Acas reveal just how much it matters. Nearly half (49%) of UK employees say they are most angered by colleagues who are perceived as not doing...
HR policies for small business UK are a vital part of creating a fair, compliant, and productive workplace. For small business owners, having clear and consistent HR policies in place not only helps meet legal obligations but also supports employee engagement and...
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer a tick-box exercise or a nice-to-have. In today’s business landscape, it’s a critical component of long-term success and brand reputation. From environmental sustainability and ethical labour practices to community...
It's important for employees to build relationships with each other and have good rapport. However, when office banter crosses the line to bullying in the workplace, this is a serious problem. Everyone has a different sense of humour and something that one person...
Sabbatical leave might once have been seen as a luxury reserved for academics or high-level executives, but that view is rapidly changing. More businesses – large and small – are starting to see the value of offering extended time off as a strategic investment in...
Term time working has gained traction in recent years as more organisations look for ways to support employees with families and other commitments. One of the first major companies to adopt this approach was Amazon, which helped bring the concept into the spotlight....
Working parents face a unique set of challenges in the workplace. Juggling childcare responsibilities alongside work commitments is becoming increasingly difficult, especially as the cost of childcare continues to rise each year. Government support often falls short,...