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.
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Help and Advice For Employers When Conducting Online Interviews
With a continuing need to avoid unnecessary contact, job interviews may have to be conducted online – here’s how you can prepare.
Employment & HR Guide For Coronavirus-Related Sickness and Absence
This post answers some of the most pressing questions employers are likely to have around their legal responsibilities to employees during this unprecedented time.
Managing Remote Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With the current coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, this may be the first time some of your team have had to work from home, whilst others may be used to it.
Vital Information to Share With Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
You will no doubt be aware of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and we wanted to provide some information that your business can share with staff in order to minimise the risk of being infected by the virus. This may change as Government guidance is issued or updated.
Managing Underperforming Employees: A Checklist For Employers
Managing the performance of a workforce in its entirety requires an understanding of the performance profile of all individual members of staff within it. Loch HR can help employers to identify the common ways in which employees may underperform and the reasons behind them.
What Are the Different Types of Grievance in the Workplace?
Types of grievances raised in the workplace can stem from issues relating to discrimination, bullying and harassment, pay and working conditions.
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.
Appraisals and performance management
Our performance management services can provide essential support for managers and employees, helping staff to reach their full potential. By highlighting performance issues and invigorating your workforce, you can cultivate excellence and drive both personal and professional growth.
Three ways being an employer is like being in a relationship
Having employees is a lot like having a personal relationship so we’ve put together our take on the similarities and what employers can learn from the world of romance.
Microchipping staff: employee management of the future?
A recent article by HR Magazine has taken a look into an emerging trend for employers – that of microchipping their employees.