Conducting a disciplinary investigation is a critical process for any organisation when faced with potential employee misconduct. In this blog post, we’ll explore frequently asked questions on investigations during the disciplinary process.
Category: HR Best Practice
How to Conduct a Disciplinary Hearing
This post provides the steps on how to conduct a disciplinary hearing and what needs to be considered. The guidance assumes that any necessary investigations have been undertaken and that there is a disciplinary case to answer.
Gender Pay Gap Reporting
In the UK, there is a requirement for certain businesses to submit data on employee pay to the government as part of gender pay gap reporting. In this post we’ll explore what is meant by the term “gender pay gap”, which companies need to complete gender pay gap reporting, and how you go about doing this.
Performance Appraisals:
Are They a Thing of the Past?
Good news! You don’t need to do Performance Appraisals anymore as they are antiquated and no one else is doing them. Right? Not quite. Performance Appraisals as they used to be may be a thing of the past but that doesn’t mean you can stop appraising performance.
How to Conduct a Grievance Investigation
A key step in a grievance process will be the need to conduct an investigation and, in this post, we’ll explore frequently asked questions on conducting a grievance investigation.
5 Common Mistakes When Managing Employee Absence
Managing employee absence can be a minefield, with many employers avoiding it where they can. In this blog post, we’re going to look at the common mistakes that are made when managing employee absence and give some tips on how to avoid them.
5 Common Mistakes When Managing Grievances
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.
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.
Does My Employee Have the Right to Be Accompanied at a Probation Review?
When the probation period is failed, there is the question as to whether an employee has a right to be accompanied at the meeting in which they are told that they are being dismissed. The purpose of this post is to help employers understand where they stand and whether the right to be accompanied should always be given as an option.
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.