Practical advice to diffuse disputes in your workplace

We are aware that at the moment disputes are becoming commonplace due to Covid-19. Employers have been thrown a curve ball and there is no denying the situation did and still is taking businesses by surprise.   We take a closer look at varying disputes that are arising from Covid-19, how matters can escalate when […]

How to deal with Resignations and Exit Interviews

How to deal with Resignations and Exit Interviews In the HR world we deal with resignations regularly, reasons can vary and over the years I personally have heard some very inventive resignations which are true and in some cases bizarre and whilst most people do leave on good terms there may be occasions where they […]

Issuing Employment Contracts

Is it right I should be issuing Employment Contracts?     From April this year (2020) and in line with The Good Work Plan the law says that every worker should have a contract of employment from day one. In fact, you can be fined up to four weeks of their wages if you do […]

Managing Probation Periods

Managing Probation Periods   mmm When employing people, you should ensure you add a probation clause into their contract of employment, today we take a look at what 3 things you can do with probationary periods. What do you look for? You need to ensure any new Employee has the relevant skill, experience, aptitude; that […]

Managing Redundancies Part 7 of 7

    Making people redundant is never easy, the current climate may leave you in a position where you need to take the decision to initiate redundancies in your workplace, in our series of 7 short videos we will explain how you should manage the process. Support your Employees and Plan for the Future    […]

Managing Redundancies Part 6 of 7

  Making people redundant is never easy, the current climate may leave you in a position where you need to take the decision to initiate redundancies in your workplace, in our series of 7 short videos we will explain how you should manage the process. How much will you have to pay your Employees   […]

Managing Redundancies Part 5 of 7

Making people redundant is never easy, the current climate may leave you in a position where you need to take the decision to initiate redundancies in your workplace, in our series of 7 short videos we will explain how you should manage the process.   Giving notice to your Employees You can only give an […]

Managing Redundancies Part 4 of 7

Making people redundant is never easy, the current climate may leave you in a position where you need to take the decision to initiate redundancies in your workplace, in our series of 7 short videos we will explain how you should manage the process. Select Employees for Redundancy  You must select Employees for redundancy in […]

Managing Redundancies Part 3 of 7

  Making people redundant is never easy, the current climate may leave you in a position where you need to take the decision to initiate redundancies in your workplace, in our series of 7 short videos we will explain how you should manage the process. Consulting with Employees  A consultation is when you talk with […]

Managing Redundancies Part 2 of 7

Making people redundant is never easy, the current climate may leave you in a position where you need to take the decision to initiate redundancies in your workplace, in our series of 7 short videos we will explain how you should manage the process. Avoiding Compulsory Redundancies Part 2 of 7 It is always best […]