Long Term Visa UK
There are many reasons why you might want to apply for a long term UK visa, including to work, to do business, to do a course of study or to join your relatives. Under the UK’s Immigration Rules, there are various long term visa options for those looking to come to the UK to visit, […]
Self Certification Form: Employers’ Guide
In this guide for managers, we explain the rules on when employees can self-certify for sickness absence, the role of self-certification forms and share best practice advice on managing sickness absence at work. Self certification Self certification gives employees the right to be off work for up to seven days of illness without […]
Employer Refuses Early Conciliation
Where a workplace dispute cannot be resolved internally, an employee may lodge a complaint before the employment tribunal. However, the parties will first be given the opportunity to engage in what is known as ACAS early conciliation. The question is: can an employer refuse early conciliation, or is this a process that they are required […]
How to Manage Cliques at Work
Workplace cliques can be seen as groups of colleagues who share common interests and socialise inside and outside of work. It can be easy for cliques to form in a working environment; employees working closely with each other daily are all the more likely to become friends and enjoy each other’s company. While on paper […]
Work WhatsApp Group: Advice for Employers
The use of work WhatsApp groups has grown exponentially in recent years, particularly since the proliferation of remote and hybrid working. As a mobile messaging app, WhatsApp offers teams an easy way to stay in touch, network and share ideas. It also allows employees to message each other discreetly, often without employers being aware. But […]
How to Deal with Hiring Regret
Every company, regardless of its size, industry or sector, depends on its employees to achieve its objectives, which means maintaining a productive workforce and hiring skilled talent that adds value to the team. With this in mind, making a bad hire can have serious implications, as the time and expense taken to recruit and onboard […]
Discounting Disability-Related Sickness Absence
When an employee takes too much time off sick, you would usually follow your organisation’s disciplinary procedure, issuing warnings and, if attendance doesn’t improve, potentially dismissing them for incapacity. But while ill-health incapacity is potentially a fair reason for dismissal, employers must also ensure they are not unlawfully discriminating against someone on the grounds of […]
How to Measure Performance
Effective performance measurement helps companies identify their strengths and weaknesses, top high performers, areas for improvement, and helps set benchmarks with historical data. Gaining a competitive advantage by achieving a certain level of business performance is the primary prerequisite for the successful operation of a company in the long term in today’s highly competitive environment. […]
Discretionary Bonus Guide for Employers
A discretionary bonus is one of the types of bonuses that might be awarded by an employer. Some employers award discretionary bonuses to recognise an employee’s performance, as a thank you for referrals or to avoid the risk of having to recalculate any overtime compensation at the end of the year. Many employers give their […]
Do You Need a Period Policy at Work?
There is undoubtedly a general stigma in the workplace surrounding periods and menstrual health. For employees, talking to their manager or employer about period issues can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Many may also be concerned about looking ‘weak’ or unreliable if they take time off work because of their period. For those women that struggle on […]