
Employee confidentiality & the rules
As an employer, gathering information about your employees (and monitoring them in some cases) is an effective way in getting to know your staff members and assessing whether they are […] more»
As an employer, gathering information about your employees (and monitoring them in some cases) is an effective way in getting to know your staff members and assessing whether they are […] more»
Small business employers don't have a choice over whether they pay statutory sick pay. As long as an employee is eligible they are legally entitled to receive SSP. more»
Rules on minimum annual leave are included in the Working Time Regulations 1998, as are weekly rest breaks and minimum time between shifts. more»
UK micro business employees have the lowest levels of stress according to new research from staff benefits platform Perkbox, with under half (45%) reporting this. more»
After being named and shamed on Facebook by a customer, a small business owner is quick to defend his bar and staff. more»
Analysis of Google's autocomplete suggestions has revealed serious concerns around employment rights and behaviour within UK workplaces. more»
With staff wellbeing high on the agenda, encouraging a decluttered and tidy working environment could be a way for employers to directly support their workforce, as new research reinforces the link between organisation and productivity. more»
Over three-quarters of UK workers believe a bad night's sleep causes their performance at work to suffer, according to new findings that indicate just how damaging sleep deprivation can be to office productivity and morale. more»
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has developed guidance to give small business owners and self-employed a range of fresh ideas to help tackle and improve mental health and wellbeing. more»
A survey of over 2, 000 employees found that 61 per cent had not received any information about their firm's health and safety policies, with men having more hazardous jobs overall. more»