Dealing with employee grievances can be one of the most challenging issues in the workplace. Employees can be disgruntled and the issues are typically complex. In this blog post, we’re going to look at the common mistakes that are made when dealing with grievances and give some tips on how to avoid them.
Author: Lianne Lambert
When Should You Suspend an Employee?
Suspending an employee used to be the first action when an employee may have committed an act of gross misconduct. It was also very normal for employees to be suspended during redundancy processes. This post looks at the current law on suspension and when you should and should not suspend an employee.
Veganuary – A Fad or a Protected Characteristic?
With veganism estimated to have had a 360% rise in the UK during the past decade, and with many more people becoming vegans in the future, we have to consider whether veganism should have a protected status in the workplace.
Should You Hire or Outsource HR?
When a business reaches the point where it requires more formal HR support, one of the questions asked is “Should we outsource or hire HR?” There are pros and cons of each option so the purpose of this post is to set out some of the things you should consider when deciding on what approach to HR is best for your organisation.
Employer Guidance for Visa Sponsorship
Over the last few years, we have seen a sharp increase from businesses who are looking to offer a visa sponsorship to workers who do not have the right to work in the UK. In this post, we’ll outline some of the key areas that you should be aware of if this is something that your business is considering doing.
Pay Increases for 2023 – What Are Businesses Doing?
With the backdrop of the cost of living crisis and high inflation, we’ve had lots of questions from our clients regarding what is happening in the market in relation to salary increases for 2023 and in this post, we’re going to explore some of the trends we are seeing.
Giving Feedback: Is it Really Worth the Effort?
As a manager, you’ll have heard repeatedly that giving constructive feedback is the answer to many of your management challenges. It’s a challenging area but developing skills in giving feedback is definitely a worthwhile investment. Our post provides managers some insights and tips on giving feedback.
What Are the Factors That Lead to HR Outsourcing?
There are various factors that can lead to a company making the decision to outsource HR. We talk with many companies who are considering outsourcing their HR and there are some common themes as to why they are considering this. In this post, we review the themes that lead to companies outsourcing HR.
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly – But Not Too Jolly!
Whilst Christmas can be the perfect time for social bonding amongst your team, there are also lots of opportunities for poor conduct and unintentional discrimination, so we thought a quick guide on company-arranged Christmas events might come in useful to help you try to avoid employee disciplinary matters.
What Should You Consider Before Outsourcing HR Activities?
Outsourcing is one option for businesses to manage their HR. The success of outsourcing is, of course, mostly down to the quality of the outsource provider. There are, however, some steps you can take to ensure the partnership is a success. In this blog post, we look at what a company should look at before outsourcing HR activities.
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace – Some Simple Steps for Employers
Gone are the days when you could point to your Equality Policy and say “There you go. We say we’re an equal opportunities employer and therefore we are one.” Expectations of your employees and potentially your clients are changing when it comes to diversity and inclusion, and so we explore what employers can and should do.
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing HR?
Outsourcing the HR function is one way that a company can get the HR support that it needs. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing HR functions when compared to having an in-house HR function.