FAQ | Fire Safety for employers
FAQs – Fire arrangements, induction & training WorkNest is often asked about fire safety in the workplace. So we’ve put together some of the frequently
Foundry fined after electrical flashover
Two foundry workers suffered serious burns after an electrical incident. The employees were attempting to bring the power back on after a furnace had been
Can you change the contents of an Employee Handbook?
Everything changes. Even the law. It’s extremely important to remain compliant with the law. All organisations should frequently review their Employee Handbook. This is to
Opting out of Sunday working
Blog We all fancy sleeping in at the weekend, but for some employers, there is little time for that as Sunday is another busy working
Stop theft in your workplace!
When we think of theft, what automatically springs to mind is someone stealing stock from the back room. But in the retail sector, theft can
Dealing with employee conflict fast!
When staff just don’t get along, it can be a manager’s worst nightmare. In retail environments, colleagues will be working shoulder to shoulder with each
Crackdown on zero hours contracts for domiciliary care workers
April has brought about some changes for employers in Wales in relation to domiciliary workers. Perhaps the most significant change is that providers are now
Enhanced pay for shared parental leave
Since the introduction of shared parental leave, it has been questioned whether those taking that leave would be entitled to the same benefits as those
HR INFO | Long-term sickness – 5 things to know
Where an employee is absent for an extended period of time, and it appears that they will be unlikely to return to work within a
Unveiling employees’ hidden skills
When you hire someone, you will have extensively looked at their qualifications, skills and experience. But does this mean you know everything about them? Probably
How to terminate an employee on a fixed-term contract
Blog Despite the extensive use of fixed-term contracts, many employers do not realise that the non-renewal of a fixed-term contract actually amounts to a dismissal
Managing employees passed over for promotion
How do you break the news to an employee that they haven’t got promoted? It is definitely not an easy conversation to have. You don’t
