The furlough scheme has been a lifesaver for many businesses and their staff, but it did involve some difficult decisions and led to some unexpected reactions impacting on team dynamics and morale.
The recent high-profile dismissal of McDonald’s Chief Executive in the United States of America for having a consensual relationship with three female colleagues has raised some eyebrows.
What should employers do about the quarantine rules when employees are arriving back from holiday?
Many of us have been working remotely at home due to Covid-19 and for those who can continue doing so, this is not likely to change for the foreseeable future. But how well suited are we for this and could psychometric testing for remote workers help?
Taking up references prior to new starters joining the team should be common practice, but what about other checks? ‘Right to Work’ checking is a legal requirement with criminal penalties if you fail to comply. Yet this is an example of how critical these pre-employment checks are
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on many businesses, and its effects are likely to linger. Handling collective redundancies is something some businesses may have to deal with
Whatever industry you are in, COVID-19 has fundamentally changed how businesses and staff operate. With more employees working from home, there are several unique challenges that employers are having to consider. We round up what employers should do for staff working at homeÂ
Employees have a number of rights which must be addressed and accommodated during redundancy, depending on how long they have worked for the business.
Managing the effects of obesity in the workplace can be hugely effective in avoiding absence in the future. Here’s what you should be doing…
If you’re asking yourself, ‘has my business committed furlough fraud’, you may be questioning if you used the scheme correctly. Here is our guide…
Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us have had to adapt to remote working and whilst many organisations have put a temporary hold on recruiting and onboarding new employees, some companies are still actively recruiting for roles that are essential to sustaining and growing their business, despite these difficult and uncertain times. Here is our guide to the virtual onboarding of new employees.
With a continuing need to avoid unnecessary contact, job interviews may have to be conducted online – here’s how you can prepare.
