McDonalds adds fixed contracts to menu
McDonalds will give its workers the option of moving from a zero hours contract to a fixed contract. The fast food restaurant giant has over
Tackling persistent lateness
Do you have a member of the team who is routinely late for work? Have you heard any of the following excuses? “The bus didn’t
Can you monitor your employees in the workplace?
If you’re a manager or employer, do you know how far you can go with keeping an eye on the activities of your staff? The
New guidance on dress codes this summer
You will no doubt remember the story from last year of the receptionist who was sent home for refusing to wear high heels. Now, the
Uber granted appeal on workers’ rights decision
Uber has now been granted the right to appeal last year’s Employment Tribunal decision on employment status. In October 2016, the London Central Employment Tribunal
Planning summer holiday cover
Most of us want to enjoy the summer with family and friends, or perhaps take a couple of weeks away from it all and have
£1.65m fine for Ellesmere Port oil explosion
An operator of a manufacturing complex has been heavily fined after an explosion at the site. Internal parts of the Ellesmere Port plant collapsed in
8 myths about flexible working
There are many myths about flexible working that leave some employers feeling reticent about their use and employees scared to broach the subject. Myth 1:
Can I make my employees work overtime?
There comes a time in every business when all hands are required on deck, paving the way for overtime. You are working all the hours
Top tips for managing stress in the workplace
Here are our 6 top tips for dealing with stress in the workplace. 1 Identify the causes of stress in your workplace Do your work
How to identify workplace stress
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 Stress is not a new problem, but only recently does it seem that it has reached
Rejecting candidates due to social media activity
The majority of decision makers in large companies admit they have checked job candidates’ social media profiles. According to a new YouGov Survey, photos and
