Hiring new employees is always a risk… No matter how well someone comes across in an interview, or how vast their experience is, until they start working for you, you have no idea how it will all work out. That’s why most companies offer a probationary period- It gives you time to make sure they’re […]
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Hiring your first employee? Here’s everything you need to know Ready to your hire your first employee? What an exciting time for you and your business… But it’s likely a scary time too? Hiring your first employee is a big responsibility and you might be nervous about getting it wrong. That’s why we’ve created this
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There is no place for bullying in today’s society. Not only is it incredibly harmful to the victim on so many levels, but there can also be awful repercussions for your business too, as it… Puts your responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment into question. Can lead to disciplinary and grievance situations
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You know how important HR is, but as a busy business owner it keeps getting pushed to the bottom of your priority list. 2023 is the year you get this sorted, and have peace of mind knowing you, your business and your employees are protected in the correct way. That’s why I created this 2023
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Due to the pandemic the last 2 years have been relatively quiet in the world of employment law with not many changes. However, 2023 (and beyond) is looking to be a more significant year in employment law. In this article, we look at what we could expect in the forthcoming year and how you should
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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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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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An inclusive workplace – what it means, why it’s important and what you should be doing to create an inclusive business Compared to 10 years ago, we’ve come on leaps and bounds when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. And that’s amazing. But there’s still work to be done, and the best
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No one wants or likes to dismiss an employee, but a badly behaved employee can have a big impact on your business. There are so many reasons you may want to dismiss an employee for. Sadly, many of them simply won’t fly when it comes to abiding by employment law. Before you take any action
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If your business doesn’t have a mobile phone use policy, this guide will explain why you need one and what it needs to include. According to a recent survey, the average person scrolls 108 minutes a day and 88 miles a year. And at that speed, you’d be able to ‘climb’ Mount Everest in 22
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