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How to manage sickness absence during an ongoing HR process

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BLOG Written by Gerard O’Hare on 26 July 2023 Managing sickness absence can be difficult at the best of times, but when an employee suddenly

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NEWS Written on 14 March 2023 Our recent survey has revealed that almost half of employers (46%) believe financial pressures are one of the main external

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BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 28 February 2023 Performance management is a crucial process that managers use to evaluate employee performance and identify areas

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BLOG Written by Emma Chandler on 28 February 2023 With a focus on firefighting and immediate HR issues during the pandemic, plus the subsequent widespread

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BLOG Written by Danielle Scott on 9 January 2023 The UK economy is on course to shrink in 2023, forcing UK businesses to make some

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BLOG Written by Lesley Rennie on 24 October 2022 In an increasingly uncertain operating environment in which businesses are facing sustained financial pressure, employers want certainty around

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