A practical guide to Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for employers. Understand when to use a PIP, what to include and common mistakes to avoid.
What Is A Performance Improvement Plan?
Managing Sickness Absence
A practical guide to managing sickness absence for SMEs. Learn how to manage short and long-term absence, return to work meetings, Occupational Health referrals and capability issues.
Absence Management Procedures
A practical guide to absence management procedures for SMEs, including return to work meetings, Occupational Health referrals and managing long-term sickness absence.
Compassionate and Bereavement Leave
A practical guide to compassionate leave and bereavement leave for SMEs, including employee rights, time off for dependants and good practice for employers.
Handling Employee Grievances
A practical guide to handling employee grievances. Learn how to manage workplace complaints fairly, investigate concerns and follow a structured grievance process.
SME Guide To Additional Bank Holiday
Has an additional bank holiday been announced? Learn whether employees are entitled to the extra day off, how contracts affect holiday entitlement and the practical steps employers should take to manage additional bank holidays fairly and consistently.
Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment
Changing terms and conditions of employment; learn when contractual changes are lawful, how to consult employees effectively, the role of flexibility clauses and the risks of getting the process wrong.
Workplace Conduct and Employee Behaviour
Workplace Conduct and Employee Behaviour A Guide For SMEs Every employer has expectations about how employees should behave at work. Whether it is treating colleagues with respect, providing excellent customer service or following company policies, workplace conduct plays an important
Social Media Use In The Workplace
Social media can help businesses market their products and services, but it can also create risks relating to productivity, confidentiality, reputation and employee conduct. This guide explains how SMEs can manage social media use in the workplace through clear policies, training and consistent management.
Workplace World Cup Policy
Major sporting events can create challenges for employers, from annual leave requests and sickness absence concerns to workplace conduct and flexible working arrangements. This guide explains how SMEs can manage employees fairly and consistently during the World Cup and other major sporting events.
