Mediation: How to resolve conflict at work
Mediation at work is an effective tool to resolve conflict. Find out more about workplace mediation in this guide for employers.
Employee Relations
Fitzgerald HR provides Employee Relations articles to help businesses implement procedures and best practices, and to inform them of the current government guidelines and rules, enabling them to get the best from their employees.
A Complete Guide: How to manage misconduct in the workplace
Managing misconduct in the workplace can be a daunting task for employers, but help is at hand. In this article, we guide you through the key steps to follow to remain legally compliant, as well as provide practical tips and advice. We also review the legal protections afforded to employees who report misconduct in the … Read more
Managing Employee Sickness Absence: A Guide for Employers
Managing employee sickness absence effectively can be challenging for employers. It often requires a sensitive approach, coupled with a good understanding of the law. It can also be difficult to strike a balance between supporting your employee and managing him or her to reduce the unacceptable absence levels.
Sex Related Harassment in Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company
In Finn v The British Bung Manufacturing Company, the claimant was found to be a victim of sex related harassment after being called ‘bald’ by a colleague
Drug and Alcohol Misuse in the Workplace
The issue of drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace is extremely serious and difficult to navigate as an employer. According to the ONS 2023 survey, in 2020 “2.3% of people surveyed were frequent drug users.” This equates to 777,000 of the people surveyed having taken a drug more than once a month in the last … Read more
Four ways to combat workplace bullying and harassment
Workplace bullying and harassment is more common than you may think. Not many people know what to do if they’re being bullied or harassed, or even what amounts to bullying and harassment, which means that a high percentage of incidents are not reported. Workplace harassment has received a lot of public criticism in the media, … Read more
Five signs of stress at work
Work-related stress has increasingly become a challenge for employers, with 64% of HR professionals reporting stress-related absences in their organisations last year (Simply Health). As stress affects everyone in different ways, it can be difficult for employers to identify if an employee is suffering from stress. Let’s explore signs of stress we can look out … Read more
How to conduct a grievance investigation
At first, a grievance can appear challenging to resolve. As managers, we’re often left wondering how to conduct a grievance investigation correctly? What is considered best practice? In this article we will cover: A member of staff has raised a grievance. What do we do? The first question is: do you have a written grievance … Read more
Conflict in the workplace: a guide for employers
A diversity in life experiences and perspectives amongst a workforce is largely beneficial, as this can lead to healthy challenge and debate, as well as creative thinking. However, this can also sometimes lead to conflict in the workplace, where people may react differently in certain situations. As a result, misunderstanding and conflict may arise. So, … Read more
