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The hit BBC show The Apprentice has returned to our television screens, so have you been inspired to consider hiring your own apprentices? Employing a junior member of staff can be a daunting prospect for a small business owner, so it’s important to do your research before you follow in Sir Alan Sugar’s footsteps. In this blog, […]

You could say that 2022 saw its fair share of ups and downs for workers and employers, but what employment law challenges lie ahead in 2023? Whether you have one employee or one hundred, you need to prepare your business for the upcoming changes which are on the cards over the next 12 months. From […]

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There’s nothing wrong with employers caring about their staff, but when managers have work friends it can lead to all kinds of HR trouble. As a good employer, you care about your people and want to create a friendly, supportive and happy workplace for everyone. It’s no surprise that employee wellbeing has moved to the […]

Working from home helped businesses battle through the pandemic, but managing employees at their kitchen tables can create messy HR situations. From new policies and procedures to employee engagement and mental health, companies are coming to terms with employee issues that urgently need cleaning up. When I speak to business owners and managers, many still […]

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“What can I do about my high rate of sick leave?” This was a problem facing one of my clients whose business had a horrendous sickness absence record. I discovered that employees had simply gotten away with taking sick leave as there were no procedures in place, such as return-to-work interviews. My client was afraid […]

Have you ever been in a situation where you might have to withdraw a job offer to a candidate? This happened recently to one of my clients when a manager made an offer without approval, and it had to be withdrawn three days later. The employee’s notice period was zero in the first month, but […]

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Dismissing an employee with a disability can be fraught with danger, particularly for small businesses who lack the resources and knowledge to deal with disputes. The penalties for making a wrong decision, or not following the correct processes, can be run into many thousands of pounds.  The need for robust HR procedures has been highlighted […]