Changes to the Right to Request Flexible Working
Following the CIPD campaign #Flexfrom1st, on 5th December 2022, the government announced its intention to make requesting to work flexibly a day one right.
People Policy and Process
Our articles and insights on HR policy and process cover topics such as: contracts of employment; policies and procedures; employee handbooks; data protection and GDPR; family friendly legislation; exit interviews & reporting; HR software & information systems; appraisals & performance management; onboarding; induction & probation; HR administration; payroll; job descriptions & person specifications; and employee dismissals.
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 … Read more
A complete guide to handling redundancies for employers
Our guide for employers includes tips for handling a redundancy process. The process you need to follow depends on how many redundancies you need to make.
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.
7 things to look for in a HR information system
As your business grows, there comes a point where spreadsheets, shared folders and good intentions simply don’t work anymore. Information gets duplicated, things get … Read more
Key things you should know about fixed term contracts
Fixed term contracts can be a really helpful way to bring people into your business when you need extra hands for a specific reason. … Read more
Five Ways to Measure Employee Performance
Measuring employee performance can be challenging, but there are a number of ways this can be done to make performance management straight forward and … Read more
HR Priorities: What areas should be covered in your 2026 people plan?
Another year is over, and what a challenging year it was for businesses. With increases to employer’s National Insurance, changes to sexual harassment laws … Read more
Christmas Parties and Sexual Harassment Prevention
Here are our seven top tips on how to ensure that everyone has a good time at the Christmas Party!
