October HR – Ask Me Anything Michelle 01 October 2021 Q&A – legal protections for whistleblowers Q: What legal protections do whistleblowers have? A: Assuming their disclosure constitutes a protected disclosure, whistleblowers have the right not to be subjected to any … Continued
Maternity Returners That Wish To Work Part-time. Michelle 29 September 2021 It’s common for employees on maternity leave to informally request a return to work on a part-time basis. If they do so, this information will help you to arrange … Continued
Top Ten Mistakes People Make When Networking Virtually Michelle 28 September 2021 They endlessly spam-bomb the chat with their contact information and no context. They very rarely make meaningful contributions to the discussions, either in chat or over audio, instead … Continued
How To Adapt Existing Policies For The ‘New Normal’ Michelle 27 September 2021 In this exclusive Q&A, HR Consultant, Michelle Raymond shares her thoughts on what employers need to consider when grappling how to adapt existing policies and procedures to … Continued
A Few Tips When Being Interviewed On A Podcast 1. When you’re being asked to be a part of a podcast or radio station, as an interviewee, always check the timing. How long have you got? It could be a … Continued
Digital On-boarding in a Remote World Streamlining your onboarding process to make it as smooth and stress-free as possible is guaranteed to leave a better taste in your new employees’ mouths. Throw in some gifts like a t-shirt with your … Continued
Top Ten Mistakes People Make When Networking Virtually They endlessly spam-bomb the chat with their contact information and no context. They very rarely make meaningful contributions to the discussions, either in chat or over audio, instead opting to deliver yet … Continued
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