Few things can be more exasperating for employers than dealing with persistently poor performance. It can seem like an uphill battle to get some employees
Blog Leavism refers to the unhealthy trend of employees using their annual leave to catch up on work or recover from illness, rather than rest
An Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case has considered whether an employer should have postponed a disciplinary hearing. This was to allow the employee to bring
Entrepreneur and business magnate Richard Branson famously said that ‘If you look after your staff, they’ll look after your customers. It’s that simple.’ Whether it
Unauthorised absences can hit hospitality businesses hard. Although there is no magic wand to make all these absences disappear, there are ways to reduce absences
Unauthorised absences can hit manufacturing businesses hard. Although there is no magic wand to make all these absences disappear, there are ways to reduce absences
Some of your employees may pray, but do employers need to provide them with a suitable place to do this? As the law stands, employers
When new mums come back to the workplace, it can often be a daunting experience. It is common for some mothers to feel guilty about
BLOG Imagine the situation. You have invited an employee to a disciplinary meeting. You have informed them of the date, time and place of the
