Dealing With Microaggressions At Work

Most employers are aware that acts of unconcealed racism at work are unlawful, but perhaps a greater risk to their organisations are those less obvious, and sometimes unconscious, behaviours that may make the business environment discriminatory. Microaggressions at work are a type of behaviour that can make an employee feel they do not belong or […]

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 […]

Pros & Cons of Performance Related Pay

Performance related pay is any form of pay system in which some component of remuneration or salary progression is contingent on performance, either individually or jointly, usually measured against a set of pre-agreed objectives. The following practical guide for employers on implementing performance related pay sets out how this type of salary system works, the […]

Do You Need a Mental Health First Aider?

With mental health being one of the leading causes of sickness absence, and with thousands of employees losing their jobs each year to mental health-related problems, employers are increasingly looking to find ways to support the emotional wellbeing of their employees. Below we look at the benefits of appointing a mental health first aider as […]

What Makes Good Line Manager?

Line managers play a vital role in the operation of a business, supervising and managing employees on a daily basis and acting as a liaison between the workforce and management functions. The following guide for employers and HR personnel sets out the role of the line manager within an organisation, and how their responsibilities differ […]

Reward Management: Best Practice Guide

Reward management is the introduction of policies and strategies that rewards every employee within the business fairly and consistently across the board. Rewarding employees for outstanding work makes them feel valued and can prove to be a powerful motivational tool that boosts productivity. The most successful reward management programmes provide employees with opportunities to elevate […]

Personal Relationships at Work (HR Guide)

How should HR and employers approach managing or setting boundaries for personal relationships at work? It’s important to remember that personal relationships at work may not be limited to sexual or romantic relationships, but can also include family relationships, very close friendships, and close business, financial or commercial relationships, any of which can complicate dynamics […]

Retention of HR Records (Employers’ Guide)

All employers, regardless of their size, will need to collect and retain certain data relating to each member of staff that they employ. HR records can cover a wide range of data relating to working for an organisation and arising naturally throughout the lifecycle of a person’s employment, from their job application and proof of […]

How to Write a Redundancy Letter

Employers have to act fairly and lawfully when making employees redundant. Communication with affected employees will be critical as you move through the redundancy process, to update employees, meet your legal obligations and avoid the risk of tribunal claims.   Role of the redundancy letter  Written notices will typically be needed to notify and inform […]

Directors’ Remuneration (Best Practice Guide)

Directors’ remuneration refers to how directors of a company are compensated by a company for their services usually fees, salary, use of company property or other benefits. The packages are first approved by shareholders and the board of directors. A number of regulations apply to how directors can be compensated, as well as best practices which […]