RECORDING VIDEO MEETINGS: IS THIS A GOOD OR BD IDEA? Recently I was told that I didn’t need a note taker present as I would be obliged to record the mediation meeting which I was facilitating. Great… I thought. I … Continued
ALTERNATIVES TO REDUNDANCY I was just on the phone to a client and we were talking through a number of ways to avoid redundancy with his staff that have been working for him for years… some even 15 years! … Continued
INCLUSIVE MEETINGS Things to consider: ● In meetings, allow people to participate on their own terms. Staff should not be forced to contribute openly in meetings if this is not their preferred choice at that time. Allow opportunities for them … Continued
GET FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR WORKPALCE POLICIES Between remote working and employees’ increasing desire for flexibility, businesses have come to a turning point in workforce management. Allow me to share the importance of being flexible with workplace flexibility and the steps … Continued
TO VACCINATE OR NOT TO VACCINATE? Have you thought about having conversations with your employees about getting the vaccination? Will the goal be vaccination for all employees, including those who continue to work from home or are in hybrid positions? … Continued
SPOTTING SIGNS OF BURNOUT WITH REMOTE WORKERS Working from home has undoubtedly blurred the lines between work and life, with many of us finding we now work and relax in the same space. But if it seems your staff rarely … Continued
FURLOUGH SCHEME PORTAL OPENS FOR CLAIMS ON 20 APRIL 2020 Since the scheme was announced on 20 March, many business owners have been concerned whether the HMRC will pay CJRS grants soon enough to save cash-starved businesses before it is too … Continued
EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES APRIL 2020 APRIL 2020 EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES CHANGES TO WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF EMPLOYMENT PARTICULARS There are three important changes to written statements, which will apply from April 6th 2020: All workers employed on or after 6th April 2020 will … Continued
REDUNDANCY VERSUS FURLOUGH… WHICH ONE WILL YOU DO? It’s true to say that you may NOT want to furlough your staff because your business has changed dramatically and certain roles may no longer exist in the new business model. So … Continued
TRIBUNAL CLAIMS TO BE CONDUCTED BY PHONE As previously highlighted, the government has announced that it will bring forward measures so that this applies from the first day off work and that the usual three waiting days necessary before SSP … Continued