HEALTH & SAFETY | The Challenge for Retail Owners
Owners and managers of small and medium retail companies have to juggle multiple functions and responsibilities, and often overlook Health & Safety regulations. But workplace
HEALTH & SAFETY | The Challenge for the Care sector
Owners and managers of care companies, juggling multiple functions and responsibilities, often overlook Health & Safety regulations. But workplace Health & Safety should be
LGBT | Creating an inclusive workplace
Surveys have shown that some workers feel it’s necessary to conceal the fact that they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). This is because
BOREDOM | 7 Ways to beat workplace tedium
How to motivate bored employees to increase productivity Boredom at work can be an employer’s worst nightmare as it can lead to major productivity drops,
BREXIT | What happens to employee rights if there is no deal?
Concerns have been mounting as we head towards March 2019 without clear signs that a deal with the EU can be reached. The government has
Funerals | Are employees entitled to time off?
Blog In the event an employee suffers bereavement, employers need to handle the situation with care and sensitivity. At times like this, the employee may
Recognising employee achievements
Few things are more demoralising for an employee that having their hard work and success going unnoticed by their manager. Recognising your employees’ achievements is
DRESS CODE | Piercings in the workplace
Can an employer ask an employee to not wear a piercing to work? Employers do have a wide discretion to decide what their employees are
OLDER WORKERS | The Key to Business Success
Are you one of the many employers missing out on talent because you are overlooking older workers? Last month, the Women and Equalities Committee published
MANUFACTURING | Health & Safety Challenge for Owners
Managers and owners of small and medium manufacturing companies often juggle a wide range of job functions without help or assistance. One of those responsibilities,
EID AL-ADHA | How to deal with employee requests
This week Muslims all around the country will be celebrating Eid al-Adha. This is considered one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar.
What is leavism – and why should employers be concerned?
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