The benefits of term-time contracts
A form of flexible working most synonymous with the Education sector, term-time contracts are now becoming more widely utilised by employers in other industries. But
EMPLOYER’S GUIDE | What is a settlement agreement?
A settlement agreement is a legally binding document between an employer and employee which settles any claims that arise from the employment relationship or the
How to conduct an employee engagement survey
Take a second and look around your workplace. How engaged do you think your employees truly are? Are they clock watching and just plodding along
Mediation in the workplace
In any relationship, there is bound to be a dispute (or two!). In an employment context, it is no different. When employees are working side
Using employee feedback to transform your business
As much as you probably don’t like to admit it, you can’t always be right. It makes business sense to listen to employees. They are
Unenforced H&S policy results in death
A company has been fined after a worker died when his fork lift truck overturned. The worker was not wearing a seat belt. An investigation
Ryanair woes highlight importance of annual leave management
Messing up annual leave never leads to a good outcome. If you don’t believe us, just ask Ryanair. The airline has had to cancel up
Reasonable adjustments in the workplace
Are you familiar with the term ‘reasonable adjustments’? If not, it’s time to get well acquainted with the topic to avoid running the risk of
Uber – the importance of employer checks
In the last few days, the decision to revoke Uber’s licence to operate in the capital city has sent shockwaves to Londoners, causing outrage to
HR lessons from Google
Tech giants often top lists of the most recommended places to work. But what is the secret to their success? If we look at tech
Employer prosecuted for auto enrolment failure
The Pensions Regulator has prosecuted an employer for deliberately failing to enrol their employees on a workplace pension scheme, highlighting the importance of compliance. This
How to keep your home workers involved
Do you wish you could work from home? It clearly has some advantages but it can also be an isolating experience. Often, home workers will
