Reasonable adjustments guide for employers
The duty to make reasonable adjustments can expose even the most reputable employers to legal and practical risks. A failure to understand the law and your obligations can result in unlawful treatment of individuals with disabilities, resulting in costly tribunal discrimination claims. In this guide for employers, we explain what reasonable adjustments are, with illustrative […]
Rest Breaks at Work Rules
Rest breaks at work are important to support employee wellbeing, optimise workforce performance and, in many work environments, ensure safety. As such, employers have to give their workers appropriate breaks and opportunities for rest while at work. As an employer, if you fail to meet the minimum legal requirements, or to offer a suitable compensatory […]
How to do right to work checks
The UK Right to Work regime is source of compliance risk for employers, with various ways to conduct a check, and with the rules subject to frequent change. But failing to follow the rules and to legal obligations can result in unwanted enforcement action. In this guide, we explain the rules you need to follow to […]
How to manage leave of absence
How to manage leave of absence Every employee will, at some point in their career, need time off or a leave of absence from their employment, for one reason or another. Moreover, employees have a statutory right to take breaks from their employment whilst still maintaining their employment status. Managing leave of absence can be […]
How to use exit interviews to retain talent
How to use exit interviews to retain talent Exiting employees are an invaluable source of insight into a workplace. Employers should utilise exit interviews to elicit feedback that can be used to improve talent retention and attraction. But often, when an employee resigns, they are usually left to quietly work out their notice or given […]
Bereavement leave: how to support grieving staff
Bereavement leave: how to support grieving staff Unfortunately, most people will experience losing a loved one during the course of their career. Going through the death of a close family member or friend is always a difficult and stressful time. Having to make arrangements with an employer on top of dealing with funeral plans and […]
How to Manage Employee Absence
Employee absence, whether due to illness or other reasons, is an inevitable part of being an employer. Most employees have a good work ethic and will want to return to work as quickly as possible. Equally, most employers will look to be sympathetic and supportive when employees have absences for justifiable reasons. However, absence from […]
How to Have a Without Prejudice Conversation
There are various workplace scenarios where an employer may want to have an off-the-record conversation with an employee. These could include, for example, where an employee has bought, or is threatening to bring, a claim against the employer before the tribunal or courts. However, more often than not, these types of conversations will be around […]
Facilitating behavioural changes at work
Facilitating behavioural changes at work The ability to facilitate change is a vital skill for all managers, as without change your organisation cannot grow, improve practices and thrive. When planning and orchestrating any changes at work, it is essential that the proposed change is framed positively and that employees are given the tools and information […]
What is reverse mentoring & how does it work?
What is reverse mentoring & how does it work? Mentoring is a proven method of developing employee skills and knowledge. In a traditional sense, mentoring has been used to improve younger employees’ skills and knowledge. Many believe that there is nothing left to learn when employees reach a certain level of seniority. However, many open-minded […]
Employer branding & how to boost your appeal
Employer branding & how to boost your appeal Attracting and retaining best talent has never been more challenging or resource-intensive for employers. Regardless of your market sector or the size of your organisation, you will be competing in the ‘war for talent’. Strong employer branding provides invaluable differentiation in the talent marketplace. An effective employer […]
How to retain staff if you can’t pay more
How to retain staff if you can’t pay more Retaining talent remains a priority for employers, not least due to the cost and effort of recruiting replacement personnel. Pay rises are usually the first consideration when looking to keep staff, but that may not always be a viable option. The following guide examines the importance […]
Workplace investigations: your employees’ rights
Before an employer takes any disciplinary action, they first have to carry out a balanced and unbiased workplace investigation to establish the facts and ensure objective decision-making. This guide to workplace investigations will help employers understand their employees’ rights and their own obligations under UK law. What is a workplace investigation? A workplace […]
Apprenticeship levy: who pays?
Apprenticeship levy: who pays? The apprenticeship levy equates to a relatively small monthly tax charge for large employers, but can be hugely beneficial to all businesses, providing essential funding to develop invaluable apprenticeship programmes and to boost workforce training. However, it is important for employers to fully understand how the apprenticeship levy scheme works, to […]
Statutory employment payments 2023-2024
Statutory employment payments 2023-2024 Employers must ensure they are paying the correct rates for statutory employment payments, and take action to review and update policies and documents to reflect changes in the prevailing rates. Statutory sick pay (SSP) From April 2022, statutory sick pay is set at £99.35 per week. From 2 April 2023, SSP […]
The key to inclusive leadership
Inclusive leadership has emerged as a unique and essential tool to help businesses adapt to diverse markets, customers, talent, and ideas. It balances all these elements by using their talents to swiftly react and adapt to alternate perspectives and diverse scenarios with a non-judgmental and open approach in order to bring about the best possible […]
Health and safety induction checklist
Health and safety induction checklist As an employer, complying with your statutory duty to ensure the health and wellbeing of your workforce, (as well as customers and visitors) runs throughout the lifecycle of employment, from day one. An effective induction procedure should include information about workforce health and safety best practice. A health and safety […]
How to Use Right to Work Share Codes
How to Use Right to Work Share Codes Employers in the UK are under a legal duty to check the right to work status of all its workers. One of the ways employers can do this is using online status checks. This guide on right to work share codes is for employers, managers and HR […]
Gaslighting at work: a manager’s guide
Gaslighting at work: a manager’s guide While the concept of ‘gaslighting at work’ is relatively modern in HR terminology, power struggles in the workplace are by no means new. For managers, the challenge is identifying gaslighting and taking appropriate steps to deal with unwanted and toxic behaviours. What is gaslighting at work? Contrary to popular […]
Auto enrolment postponement guide
Auto enrolment postponement guide If your business is employing staff for the first time, or postponing auto enrolment for the first time since putting a pension scheme in place, it is important that you understand what to do and when, to meet your employer duties. The following guide for employers on postponing auto enrolment looks […]