Managing Performance

With new 6-month dismissal rights, what’s the point of a probation period?

You might be looking at the new unfair dismissal rules and thinking that probation periods have become pointless. After all, if employees gain unfair dismissal protection after just 6 months from 1 January 2027, and most probation periods last 3 to 6 months, doesn’t the whole concept lose its teeth? Actually, the opposite is true. […]

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Office vs warehouse culture: keeping a balance

How to keep the balance when your workplace includes multiple working environments We all know that running a successful company comes with its fair share of challenges. And a big hurdle you might come across is managing your team as one when they work in different environments. As an employer, it’s crucial to manage both

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The employer’s complete guide to appraisals

When you employ and manage people, it’s important for you to provide regular feedback. This is typically done during an appraisal. You may call them annual reviews, personal development plans, or performance reviews. Whatever you call it, the purpose remains the same – to review an employee’s performance and behaviour and to provide positive or

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Need to take disciplinary action?

Here’s everything you need to know! When your business employs people, it’s inevitable that at some point you may need to take disciplinary action. If you find yourself in this position, it’s vital you have an effective disciplinary process that complies with both employment law and the Acas code. When conducting a disciplinary process, it’s

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A guide to managing your team’s performance: whether they are in the office or not!

Covid has changed the way that people all over the world work. The sudden move to home working, for many of us, worked out well. We found that after an initial period of adjustment, there were some benefits to be had for all.  Even now, it still remains to be seen how permanent these changes

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