Employee sick leave and the importance of your absence policy
Dealing with sick leave can be a minefield for companies, with the threat of tribunals and compensation if not handled correctly. Apart from annual holiday entitlement, an employee might need time off work for the following reasons: Short-term and long-term sickness,...
Digital right-to-work checks to continue until September
Following the recent announcement to the delay of unlocking Covid restrictions, the Home Office has announced that the resumption of physical right-to-work checks will not commence until 1 September 2021. After being strongly criticised by business organisations for...
Loneliness Awareness Week 2021: How to support your employees
With the announcement that lockdown restrictions will continue until 19 July, employers are looking at what the future of their workforce will look like. This week is Loneliness Awareness Week and there has never been a better time for employers to consider how they...
Retaining talent in a competitive job market
All over the United Kingdom, businesses are expanding their workforces and job vacancies are soaring at a record pace. However, there are not enough workers to fill these vacancies, with a skills shortage becoming more prominent for various sectors across the UK. With...