Varying Contract Terms and Conditions

by Kelly Marsden | Apr 26, 2022 | HR Insights

Can I alter the terms of my employees’ contracts of employment? All employees are entitled to a written statement of terms from day one of their employment. This should be in the form of a contract and signed by both parties. However, an employee’s current contract of...

Employers Tips for Without Prejudice Conversations

by Kelly Marsden | Sep 24, 2021 | HR Insights

‘Without prejudice’ is a legal principle. It prevents communications between you and your employee being raised as evidence in a later court claim or employment tribunal. If a working relationship between you and an employee is not proving successful, a ‘without...

How to Reduce Employee Absence and Lateness

by admin | Jul 16, 2021 | HR Insights

Employee absence and lateness can be a costly business. Whether you have one or more members of staff on short-term or long-term leave or always late to work, our guide will help reduce employee absence and lateness. Reduce Absence, Improve Attendance Whilst we look...

What are the Different Types of Discrimination in the Workplace?

by admin | Jun 23, 2021 | HR Insights

The law protects employees from discrimination in the workplace in parts 5 – 18 of the Equality Act 2010. They are protected from being treated differently or unfairly at work because of who they are. An intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment...

Employee Assistance Programs and Their 5 Benefits

by admin | Apr 16, 2021 | HR Insights

An employee assistance program (EAP) is a work-site program designed to assist employees with personal and work-related issues. EAPs are often offered as a benefit to employees and are sometimes available in the forms of employee hotlines, workshops, online...

Make HR a priority in 2021…the future of your business may depend on it!

by admin | Jan 10, 2021 | HR Insights

Time-poor small businesses struggling with burden of HR administration are leaving themselves at risk. Some companies think it’s okay to overlook HR. Especially in small and mid-sized businesses. This can be dangerous—just ask the former CEO of Uber. Without proper...