Types of grievances raised in the workplace can stem from issues relating to discrimination, bullying and harassment, pay and working conditions.
What Are the Different Types of Grievance in the Workplace?
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Flu Jabs in the Workplace: Everything You Need to Know
Knowing the rights of employees is essential for employers when devising appropriate flu-related policies — particularly with regard to the provision of flu jabs in the workplace.
Communicating Employee Pay Cuts: Strategies for Avoiding Conflict
It is vital that employers are familiar with the specific litigation surrounding reducing remuneration, prior to initiating any form of discussion surrounding pay cuts. This the best possible means of avoiding successful claims being brought against the company by disgruntled employees.
Safeguarding the Mental Health of Employees in the Financial Services Sector
Recent research into the psychological welfare of the UK’s workforce – and of professionals working in the finance sector in particular – has profound ramifications for both workers and businesses. It is advisable for employers to familiarise themselves with a range of legislation in order to anticipate and prevent disputes relating to mental health.
Social Messaging in the Workplace
The need to communicate flexibly often results in companies embracing some of the latest social and instant messaging tools, however, employers need to be mindful of how these tools are used in the workplace. Increasingly businesses are faced with allegations of breaches of confidentiality and data protection, as well as bullying and harassment claims.
Latest news on IR35 in the private sector
Our guide to employee handbooks provides practical considerations on how to craft and communicate your company policies and operating procedures.
A Guide to Employee Handbooks
Our guide to employee handbooks provides practical considerations on how to craft and communicate your company policies and operating procedures.
WhatsApp in the workplace
How can employers manage the risks associated with their employees using WhatsApp and social media messaging apps during working hours. Pam provides an insight into what the risks are and provides advice for employers in this article for HR Magazine.
Counting the cost of ignoring mental health at work
In this article for Finance Monthly, Pam Loch and Bruce Jenner look at why employers need to be more proactive in addressing mental health issues in the workplace and discuss some simple steps that financial institutions and financial services firms can take to show their commitment to employee wellbeing.
Investigating Dishonest Behaviour
One of the most common problems we encounter working with our clients is when an employee acts dishonestly, including when they fraudulently take money from the company for their own personal use. This blog looks at the importance of a conducting a thorough investigation.
Best Business Award Win
Loch Associates Group wins Best Business 1-25 employees in the Times of Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2019.
Obesity in the Workplace
Pam Loch and Bruce Jenner explore the issues of obesity in the workplace and the implications for employers in this article first published by HR Director.