What you need to know about staff attendance hit by adverse weather
As the winter months approach, getting to work could become a problem for some people affected by snow, winter storms or heavy flooding. We saw in 2018 how The Beast from the East and Storm Emma brought freezing temperatures, snow, high winds and travel chaos....
Why should employers consider going green?
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, is being held in Glasgow between 31 October and 12 November. As this event continues to make waves across the world, the impact of climate change has been on many people’s minds, including that of...
How to create a performance improvement plan
If an employee is underperforming, it can be a difficult situation for employers to manage. However, it’s a conversation that needs to happen, especially if a lack of productivity is beginning to impact the overall business. The best approach in giving employees...
Stress Awareness Week: How to support employees
Workplace stress will impact most people at one time or another. Some say that they thrive on stress, while others believe stress harms their productivity. Stress can affect us all differently. Whether it has been caused by intense workload or workplace conflicts with...
Budget 2021: How will employment be affected?
In the wake of the Autumn Budget announcements on 27 October, employers may be considering the impact on the workplace. As well as the National Living Wage increase announced before the Budget, discussed in our recent blog, employers will also experience the following...
How to establish a selection team and interview panel
With the ongoing skills shortages in the UK and the continued rise in job vacancies, employers ought to consider how they establish a selection team and interview panel. What is a selection team? A selection team is made up of the staff who will contribute to the...
What does the rise to National Living Wage mean for employers?
HM Treasury has revealed that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase to £9.50 an hour as of 1 April 2022. Announced a few days before the Autumn Budget 2021, the rate will increase by 59p per hour from the current rate of £8.91. It has been estimated that this...
Are you doing enough to prevent a toxic workplace?
Employees spend most of their lives at work, meaning the workplace environment can have a huge effect on their wellbeing. A positive, supportive atmosphere is important, but unfortunately this is not always the case. According to recent research from Culture Shift, 42...