Sickness Absence Management Is About To Get Much More Important For Employers
One of the major changes which will affect every employer, but may have a huge financial impact on smaller employers, is that Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules change from 1st April this year.
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: or is it?
Christmas should be a really happy time of year. It’s a time of goodwill, excitement, and a time to celebrate with family and friends. But not for everyone. For some people, Christmas is a nightmare. For others it can just be a time of chaos and confusion. Some think it is no different than any […]
Are Disengaged Employees Holding Back Your Business Growth?
Whatever the size of your business or charity, you want it to thrive and grow. And your employees are the most important factor in that growth. So it makes good business sense to keep your employees engaged with your business and keen to support your vision and goals. And yet most businesses have some disengaged […]
The Last Impression: Why Leavers Matter More Than You Think
When somebody leaves our employment, it is important to get it right. It is tempting to think that the ship has sailed and so it is just time to move on to another employee and forget about the person who is leaving/has left. How we treat people who are leaving our employment says a good […]
How much is absenteeism costing your small business?
A recent report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) shows that for smaller businesses of 50 or fewer employees, absenteeism costs £547 per employee annually. And that is just in sick pay. It does not include other hidden costs. What are the hidden costs for employers when people are off sick? When an […]
Holidays and Time Off: What Employers Need to Know
I’ve had a number of queries recently about holiday entitlements, compassionate leave, and time off for caring for disabled relatives—essentially, all the various reasons people may need time away from work. Having just returned from a holiday myself, I thought now was a good time to write a blog that explores this topic in more […]
Grievances, Complaints and Whistleblowing – what are the differences and why does it matter?
Our blog this month looks at what the difference is between grievances, complaints and whistleblowing claims and how employers should be handling them all. Different ways to raise a complaint in the workplace There are so many ways in businesses where people can raise concerns about how things are being handled and managed. As an […]
Managing and Preventing Long-Term Sickness Absence
According to a report by the Health Foundation, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimated, during February to April 2024, that 2.83 million people aged 16–64 in the UK were economically inactive due to long-term sickness. This is a record high since the COVID-19 pandemic. The report goes on to review how the new UK Government needs to […]
Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment – new UK Law and steps to take
From 26 October 2024, employers will be expected to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010 Act 2023. “Reasonable steps” means being proactive prevention, rather than just dealing with complaints. Why is sexual harassment an issue in the workplace? A TUC survey in 2023 […]
Understanding how to manage Employee Performance
Performance management is a critical component of any successful business. If you want your employees to perform to the best of their ability and to help your business to thrive and grow, then you need to think about how best you can help them to reach their potential. This starts with making sure that your […]