What does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your business? How should you handle requests for flexible working? What are your employees’ rights in this area, and what are yours? Here’s everything you need to know. What change has been made to the Employment Rights Bill? The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 […]
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That’s a minimum of two lives lost, every single day, which is a really scary and awful statistic. What a grim reality to remind us of the profound impact of mental health challenges within the construction industry. Some unique factors might be contributing to high suicide levels in construction, including: Male-dominated industry: Exacerbated by outdated
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How to manage and reduce absence in your business Within this guide, we’ll discuss: Why managing and reducing absence is important How you can track absence How you can understand the cause of absence in your business How to take action to reduce absence Why managing and reducing absence is important? The silent cost of
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You’ve probably heard the term ‘constructive dismissal’ before, but are you clear on what it actually means? Constructive dismissal is the term that applies when a change to an employee’s working conditions or unfair treatment forces them to quit. This can be a breach of the contract, the implied or express terms. It can be
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In this blog, we will cover: • Why is managing wellbeing different for small businesses,• Legal requirements and obligations,• The risks of not getting it right,• Wellbeing related Policies,• What should small businesses be doing,• Low cost initiatives that small businesses can put into place. We often hear about what large businesses and corporates are
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The maximum fine for employing an illegal worker is increasing from £20,000 to a whopping £60,000. And if you’re found to knowingly employ an illegal worker, you can also face criminal charges. The Government can audit you at any time and if they suspect you have employed an illegal worker, whether knowingly or not, it
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Follow this 5-point checklist to make sure you get the very best out of your team this year. 1. Make sure you’re legally compliant The quickest way to receive a costly employee claim is by not having the right paperwork in place. Luckily, it’s one of the easiest things to fix which is why
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[Taken from the Thriving at Work Mental Health Standards]. Mental health affects one in six British workers. It’s the leading cause of sickness absence. And it’s costing UK employers between £33 billion and £44 billion a year. Improving your employees’ mental health is no longer a warm sentiment, it’s business critical. The Government has recognised
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Employee Retention Your team are the beating heart of your business – they’re not just cogs in the wheel, they’re the gears that keep your business engine running smoothly. They boost productivity, inject your company culture with energy, and spread motivation across the board. But what happens when the glow of engagement starts to dim,
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Are you spending too much time on HR admin? Imagine a world where HR tasks are completed with lightning speed and you have immediate access to insights that’ll help you make great business decisions… Well, there’s a solution. It’s HR software. And it will probably revolutionise the way you manage your employees and business forever.
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