Objective Setting Guide for Managers
Objective setting is the process of establishing clear, measurable goals for employees or teams to achieve within a specified timeframe. Well-defined objectives align individual efforts with organisational priorities, improving productivity and ensuring a shared understanding of expectations. Objectives can vary in scope, from specific tasks to broader strategic targets, and are often tied to performance […]
HR Law: Employer Essentials
Throughout the employee lifecycle, employers have to navigate the complexities of HR law. From contracts of employment and dealing with everyday personnel issues to resolving workplace disputes and defending tribunal claims, the risks of managing a workforce are relentless. For employers and HR practitioners, it is essential to fully understand both the organisation’s legal obligations […]
What Is Hybrid Working?
Hybrid working offers a new workforce solution for employers adapting to the new, post-pandemic normal. The coronavirus pandemic caused employers to radically rethink traditional working arrangements. As we emerge from an extended period of enforced remote working, employers are reaching the conclusion that working from home or on a remote basis is both productive and […]
Shortlisting: Best Practices for Employers
Shortlisting is a crucial stage within the recruitment process, when employers identify the candidates from their applicant pool who best meet the essential and desirable criteria for the job opening in question. For employers, the shortlisting process should optimise both the effectiveness and efficiency of candidate selection for interview. There are, however, important legal considerations […]
Relocation Policy Guide for Employers
A relocation policy outlines the support and guidelines provided by employers when employees are required to move to a new location for work. Relocation may occur due to business expansion, role changes, or the closure or relocation of existing offices. Handled badly, a workplace relocation has the potential to create legal risk, impact morale and […]
Bradford Factor & Managing Absence
The Bradford Factor is a tool used by employers to measure and manage employee absenteeism, focusing on the impact of short, frequent absences. It is calculated using a formula that multiplies the number of instances of absence by the total number of days absent. The result gives greater weight to repeated absences, which can be […]
International Remote Working: Guide for UK Employers
International remote working allows employees to perform their duties from a location outside their usual country of employment. As work practices evolve, more organisations are offering such flexibility to accommodate employee preferences, support global operations or access talent in different locations. While this arrangement has clear benefits, such as enhanced employee satisfaction and cost savings, […]
Miscarriage Time Off Work Explained
Miscarriage is a deeply personal and distressing experience, and employers in the UK have an important role in providing support and understanding to affected employees. For employees who have suffered a miscarriage, time off work and the support they receive from their employer can be an important part of their recovery. Conversely, a lack of […]
Racial Discrimination at Work
By law, it is unlawful to treat someone less favourably at work, or to put someone at a disadvantage, because of a protected characteristic under the Act, including race. Racial discrimination at work occurs when an employee is treated unfairly because of their race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origin. The Equality Act 2010 […]
Team Relocations: Guide for Employers
Team relocations involve moving a group of employees to a new workplace location, either permanently or temporarily. Such moves may be driven by business needs, such as reducing costs, accessing new markets or consolidating operations. While relocations can offer benefits for organisations, they also present challenges for both employers and employees. As such, you will […]