Nepotism at Work: Hiring Family & Friends
Workplace nepotism is not in itself, against the law, unless other issues such as conflicts of interest arise. However, that’s not to say that it is always a good thing. When people are hired solely on the basis of their relationship or connection to someone already in the organisation, it can be highly demoralising for […]
Equality & Diversity in the Workplace
Equality and diversity in the workplace are proof of a positive environment and effective people management. All employees and applicants must be given equal opportunities, regardless of their age, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. To ensure that employees of minority groups are treated fairly, implementing equality and diversity policies in the workplace is important. […]
AI in Recruitment
AI in recruitment is the application of artificial intelligence to the talent procurement process, where machine learning can learn to shortlist your ideal candidate and automate manual tasks. How can AI help employers transform how they attract, hire and retain talent? AI technology is intended to streamline or automate a portion of the […]
Vaping At Work Rules
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has increased in popularity over recent years. Where does this leave employers and what approach should they take to vaping at work rules? The following guide for employers on vaping at work looks at what the law says and whether employers should allow employees to use their e-cigarettes on […]
Managing Menopause in the Workplace
Helping women feel supported in their workplace as they experience the menopause is beneficial both to employees and employers. However, growing numbers of tribunal claims suggest employers are falling short in meeting their legal obligations duties. The changing demographic of our working population means that there are 3.5 million women over the age of 50 […]
Menstruation Leave & Time Off For Painful Periods
While the role of the employer in supporting employees experiencing the menopause has become a key area of discussion, the issue of painful periods remains taboo in the workplace, and is yet to receive the same level attention or consideration. Menstrual symptoms can impact women severely as they attempt to perform and excel in the […]
Annual Leave Policy: What to Include
An annual leave policy is a critical aspect of supporting consistent and compliant management of workplace holiday entitlements. This helps to avoid grumbles or disagreements within teams and ensures workers are receiving their full entitlement to paid time off work. Without any annual leave guidelines or policy, managers and staff are likely to be unclear […]
Learning and Development Policy Guide
Learning and development (L&D) is a term that encompasses everything a company does to foster its employees’ career growth, from professional to interpersonal skill acquisition. Historically, many organisations have conceived of L&D as formal training courses employees complete during working hours. Today, learning and development is expansive in the variety and choice of content and […]
How to Adopt Continuous Feedback
Continuous feedback is increasingly becoming the norm in the workplace, driven largely by the expectations of millennial and Gen Z workers, and as employers realise the benefits in relation to enhanced workforce engagement, development and performance. In this guide, we take a practical look at why and how to adopt continuous feedback. What is a […]
Grievance Policy: What to Include
Dealing with complaints from your workforce is an inevitable part of being an employer or manager. It’s critical to understand how to deal with issues properly, from small concerns to serious breaches, or you risk tribunal claims, workplace disruption and conflict, and damage to your employer brand. Likewise, employees should have confidence that any work-related complaints […]