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Is bullying common in your workplace?
August 25, 2015
Bullying is normally an action that you associate with children and schools. Interestingly, a report from law firm Slater and Gordon has shown that almost 6 people in 10 have…
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Which sanction should I impose following a disciplinary meeting?
August 20, 2015
To discipline an employee is often a choice that employers struggle to make – what level of sanction is given can drive managers to despair. The sanction that is given…
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Do your staff feel comfortable enough to “blow the whistle”?
August 19, 2015
The allegations surrounding the Kids Company charity, which closed recently, acts as a timely reminder about the importance of having robust whistle-blowing procedures in place and acting on complaints when…
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My employee is under-performing – what should I do?
August 14, 2015
It’s expected from managers that their employees will attend the workplace and provide a good quality of work and fortunately, this often occurs. It’s when an employee fails to meet…
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Preventing discrimination in the workplace
August 11, 2015
Women are now more likely to face discrimination on their return from maternity leave to their workplace when compared to a decade ago, according to a recent study undertaken by…
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Illegal working in the UK: Have you got an excuse?
August 6, 2015
We’ve seen recent events on the news of the migrant crisis in Calais, with desperate attempts are being made by migrants who are trying to reach the UK. Should the…
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The Living Wage: Welcome relief or a headache?
August 4, 2015
On 8th July, Chancellor George Osborne delivered the Government’s budget and a surprise announcement introducing of a new Living Wage of £7.20 per hour. Most would support an increase in…
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"Will I be entitled to take some bereavement leave?"
August 1, 2015
It’s terrible to think that at some point in our lives we may experience the death of a loved one. This can be a particularly tough time for employees and…
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