High street closures put employers’ redundancy obligations in the spotlight
With more and more high street businesses facing closures, what five mistakes do employers commonly make when handling redundancies? more»
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The dos and don’ts of giving gifts at work
There are several factors employers must think about the next time they consider giving a gift to someone at work. more»
Micro business lessons from the SME Culture Leaders: Start as you mean to go on
Following the publication of Real Business and Breathe HR's SME Culture Leaders list, one of the winning directors gives her top tips for creating a culture that not only attracts new employees but makes existing staff want to stay. more»
Five management techniques that employers should consign to the dustbin
Writing for Business Advice, the UK's “happiness doctor", Andy Cope, outlines 5 different management techniques that are failing to inspire staff members and which employers should forget about. more»
UK heatwave: What does the law say on employee rights during hot weather?
Ahead of the hottest day in a decade, our employment law expert explains what the law says on workplace rights during hot weather. more»
Are these the 9 types of employee that ruin your company meetings?
Whatever sector your company is in, formal meetings aren't going anywhere. Here are the employees most likely to disrupt yours in one way or another. more»
How can you ask for your employees’ medical records under GDPR?
It’s essential to have a medical report for an employee if you’re considering dismissing for capability reasons or looking at whether an employee has any medical issues which may constitute a disability, and as a result require reasonable adjustments at work. more»
What to do when an employee dies: Show your staff you care for them and their families
Within any business, the sudden loss of a team member can be truly devastating and it’s perhaps felt all the more within a smaller business. So, what steps can you take to help prepare for such a situation and care for your team? more»
Could an EMI share option scheme help you incentivise and retain employees?
The tough question business owners face, especially tech companies, is how to retain and incentivise employees and can this be done cost effectively without large bonus payments? An Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme is a potential means of doing this. more»
The questions you should be asking in an employee’s return to work interview
The best way to manage absence is to ensure that employees provide as much information as possible. We need to know the level of absence, analyse the information and target strategies at a company and an individual basis. This information is captured in a return to work interview. more»
