Long-Term Absence Capability Procedure

Handling an employee who has been on long-term sick is a sensitive issue that must be handled with care. It could be that the illness is serious and involves an operation and recovery time, or it could be a mental health problem. On the other hand, you may suspect that an employee is purposely prolonging […]

Working Time Regulations: An Overview

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How To Conduct Return To Work Interviews

Return to work interviews are one of the most useful ways to manage attendance and reduce absence levels. When an employee returns to following a period of sickness absence, an employer may want to hold a return to work interview. Employers should ensure that their sickness policy details that they will hold return to work […]

Performance Management Guide

The primary purpose of performance management should be to encourage better performance from employees rather than to punish them. It is essential for employers to monitor performance and where an issue becomes apparent regularly. It should be dealt with promptly and help an employee achieve the standards that a Company requires. As with most employment-related […]

Staff Motivation

To keep your staff happy, you have to look at motivators which are crucial for employee satisfaction and retention. Contrary to what some may think, money is not the only motivator for employees. Other Staff Motivators may include: Recognition for good work through positive feedback; Variety and autonomy; Responsibility; Sense of accomplishment; Interesting work; Personal […]

The Taylor Review

The overriding objective of the Taylor Review is that all work in the UK economy should be fair and decent with realistic scope for development and fulfilment. The review focuses on three main areas where it feels change is needed: Reducing the risk of exploitation at work; The need for a clear legal framework; Focus […]