As the nights start to close in and winter approaches, there are lots of opportunities for staff to let their hair down and socialise after work. Depending on the traditions of the company, there may be Halloween, Bonfire and of course Christmas parties organised by...
Policies and Procedures
Shared Parental Leave – Are you Ready or this major change?
From 5th April, the final round of changes to “family-friendly” rights under the current government comes into effect. A new system of shared parental leave will replace additional paternity leave, for parents of babies due from 5th April. So what is it?...
Mobile Phone Usage Policies – Increasingly of Importance in the Workplace
Mobile phones have particular policies on usage in the workplace. In the modern workplace, productivity can be monitored in many different ways but in order to get an accurate assessment, it's necessary to understand all of the possible influences on performance....
How to Create a Staff Absence and Sickness Policy
Sickness issues can cause big problems If you need to create a staff absence and sickness policy for your company, then you might like to consider sitting down with your managers to discuss what needs to be set in place and what they believe needs to be included in...
Why Employee Handbooks are so essential in everyday work
You know when you check into a hotel there is usually a folder in your room that tells you all there is to know about being a guest and the way the hotel operates. Want to know what time you can have breakfast, how to contact the concierge, all about the laundry...
Computer and Internet Usage Policies, Protecting Employer and Employee
Making your policy clear will ensure employees know where they stand. Having clear policies and procedures agreed with an employer makes for a much more pleasant and productive workplace. In the modern office, your policies should include a policy for employees...