Employers need to manage absences as the UK enjoys a summer of sport, says HR Caddy
Already hundreds of fans are enjoying a much-needed break from the pandemic by watching their favourite sports stars participate in Euro 2020 and Wimbledon. However, HR Caddy says employers need to carefully manage their approach to absences during these and other...
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...
Bosses must battle changing holiday advice, warns HR Caddy
The rules regarding overseas travel in the UK continue to change as the Government adds and removes countries from the COVID red list. With much uncertainty about worker’s holiday destinations this year, Sutton Coldfield-based HR Caddy has said that employers must...
An employer’s guide to approaching Euro 2020 kick-off
The UEFA football European championships, Euro 2020, starts on 11 June 2021, after being delayed a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With a total of 51 matches being played over one month, there is no doubt that Euro 2020 will have a significant impact on most...
Long Covid: Supporting workers with long-term illness
One in 10 people that have had Coronavirus are still suffering with symptoms six months later. This is commonly referred to as ‘long Covid’. This can continue for weeks or months afterwards for some individuals and the symptoms can range from the...