Dismissal For Raising Vexatious Grievances Was Fair The EAT found that an employee’s dismissal for bringing numerous grievances was fair.
Dismissal For Raising Vexatious Grievances Was Fair
Late May Bank Holiday 2022
To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, the Late May Bank Holiday 2022 will move from Monday 30 May to Thursday 2 June with an extra day off on Friday 3 June.
Essential Employment Policies
Discover the essential employment policies every UK SME should have, including annual leave, sickness absence, flexible working, disciplinary, grievance, equality and GDPR policies. Learn how to build a compliant Employee Handbook and protect your business from unnecessary HR risk.
Read my Top Tips to the essential Employment Policies that every business should have, even if you only have one employee.
References for Former Employees
How to Provide a References for Former Employees. It’s important when providing a reference for a former employee that the content is given careful consideration.
Parental Bereavement Leave
Parental Bereavement Leave enables employees who suffer the death of a child after 24 weeks of pregnancy up to the age of 18 to take two weeks paid leave
Summer HR Checklist for Small Business Owners
Summer can create unique HR challenges for small businesses, from annual leave clashes and reduced staffing levels to flexible working requests and seasonal recruitment. This practical Summer HR Checklist highlights the key areas employers should review to keep their workforce productive, compliant and supported throughout the holiday season.
Managing Annual Leave Requests
Managing annual leave requests can be challenging for SME employers, particularly during school holidays, Christmas and other busy periods. This guide explains how to handle holiday requests fairly and consistently, avoid common mistakes and balance employee wellbeing with the operational needs of your business.
Apprenticeship Levy
The Apprenticeship Levy will be charged at a rate of 0.5% of an employer’s pay bill, where the payroll is in excess of £3 million.
Employee Induction Process
A structured employee induction process helps new starters settle into their role, understand expectations and become productive more quickly. This guide explains how SME employers can create an effective induction and onboarding programme, from preparing before day one through to probation reviews and ongoing support.
Employee Retention Strategies for SMEs
Recruiting employees is expensive and time-consuming. Losing good employees can be even more costly. Many small business owners focus heavily on recruitment but spend far less time thinking about employee retention. Yet every resignation can result in recruitment costs, training costs, reduced productivity, lost knowledge and increased pressure on the remaining team. While salary will always play a role in an employee’s decision to stay or leave, research consistently shows that employees often leave because of management issues, limited development opportunities, poor communication or a lack of recognition. The good news is that many of the factors that influence employee retention are within an employer’s control. This guide explores practical employee retention strategies that SMEs can implement to build a positive working environment, improve engagement and reduce unnecessary staff turnover.
