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How To Deal With Post-Resignation Complaints
We’ve noticed an increase in complaints being made to clients after an employee hands in their resignation notice, sometimes by leaving negative messages on social media platforms. It’s clear we are operating in a more a more litigious culture so employers don’t want to be caught on the back foot. But how should you approach complaints from employees after they resign?
Managing Flexible Working Requests Correctly
Unless you have decided to change your model to working from home then flexible working requests are likely to become more commonplace if you are asking staff to return to work in the office.
September 2020 Work From Home Guidance Explained
On 22 September 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic following a spike in cases across the country. New guidance on working from home has caused confusion for many. Here is a Q&A guide on what it all means.
Furlough Resentment: Managing a Divided Workplace
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.
McDonald’s CEO: What’s Your Stance on Romantic Relationships in the Workplace?
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.
Quarantine When Arriving From Holiday: How Should Employers Respond?
What should employers do about the quarantine rules when employees are arriving back from holiday?
Handling Collective Redundancies After Coronavirus Lockdown
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
Considerations for Employers When Staff Are Working From Home
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 home
What Redundancy Notice Periods and Payments Are Employees Entitled To?
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
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…
Furlough Fraud: Have I Used the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Correctly?
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…
Psychometric Testing for Remote Workers
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?
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