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Leave and absence
The unpredictability of staff absence can make it a challenging HR task—and a costly one. The average UK worker is absent almost seven days annually, costing employers an average of £554 in sick pay. Yet although 87% of organisations collect ...
Sick Leave
It’s a fact of life that sometimes people get sick. Even with taking every precaution, there’s a risk of illness. When that happens, and an employee needs time off, your business needs to be prepared. Any loss of resource can mean reduced ...
Shortlisting candidates for your business
With a good shortlisting process, you can minimise it — and sort the top candidates from the weaker ones nice and early. Shortlisting is a useful bridge between applications and interviews. And with applicant numbers growing all the time, ...
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Understanding the right to disconnect
With the rise of technology, boundaries between our work and personal lives have become increasingly blurred. This has led to the rise of the “Right ...
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Indirect discrimination
If you read our article on the types of discrimination, then you’ll be aware that indirect discrimination involves the general application of ...
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Managing noise at work
As an employer in the UK, ensuring a safe working environment is not just a legal obligation but also a moral one. One area that often gets ...
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Types of discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination is specific to the “less favourable” treatment of another person based on protected characteristics, as defined by the Equality Act ...
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Understanding garden leave: A guide for UK employers
If you run a business in the UK, there’s a good chance youve come across the term "garden leave" or “gardening leave.” But what exactly does it mean, ...
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Risk Assessments
Keeping your workplace safe is crucial for any business. Legally, you must assess risks to protect everyone on your premises. Failure to manage ...
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What is The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the main item of legislation that applies to the management of occupational health and safety in the UK. ...
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The five steps to a risk assessment
Understanding risk assessment is essential whether youre a small business owner or managing a larger team. It ensures the wellbeing of your employees ...
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What is a Health and Safety Management System?
If you’ve ever wondered how businesses keep their employees safe while ensuring smooth operations, a health and safety management system is likely at ...
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Effective health & safety management at work for SMEs: All you need to know
Effective health & safety management is the foundation of any safe and productive workplace. For business owners and employers of small-medium ...
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The importance of secure file sharing for modern businesses
Filing cabinets and reams of paperwork might be things of the past, but the need to keep confidential company documents safe is undoubtedly more ...
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HR documentation: organisation and maintenance best practices
Well-maintained employee files are essential for ensuring compliance and fostering efficient operations. But why is organising HR documents vital, ...
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