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 to contribute in other ways. ● Call it out! If you have attended a meeting […]
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 that can be taken to ensure employee wellbeing and productivity during times of stress. In […]
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? Will you require proof of vaccination? Will the focus be on the “carrot” (benefits, incentives […]
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 log off to take breaks throughout the day, it could be a sign they’re overworking […]
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 late. On 8th April, HMRC chief executive Jim Harra told the Treasury select committee the CJRS will […]
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 be entitled to a written statement of employment particulars. Employees and workers must be provided […]
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 are you permitted to make redundancies now that the government have provided a generous alternative? […]
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 is payable should not apply. It has recently indicated that it will legislate so this […]