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How to Manage Employee Engagement

how to manage employee engagement

Firstly, to understand how to manage employee engagement, we must first understand what employee engagement means. In a broad sense, employee engagement can refer to the perception of the relationship between employee and company. Employee engagement is a fundamental concept in the effort to understand and describe, both qualitatively and quantitatively, the nature of the […]

How to promote environmental sustainability at work

sustainability at work

Promoting environmental sustainability at work is more important today than ever before. We often hear about changing weather conditions and its impact with the recent floods and heat waves across the globe. As sea levels continue to rise and global warming kills off wildlife across the world, this is no longer a problem for tomorrow. […]

What to Do When Workers Refuse to Return to Office Work?

office work

The Prime Minister has confirmed that employees working remotely will be able to return to office work from July 19th. However, with Covid still being a concern for many, some employers may face a backlash from concerned employees. Statistics  56% of workers report greater productivity while working from home. (Workday and Yonder Consulting Research) 53% […]

Can Tweets Cause a Dismissal from Employment?

dismissal from employment

An ongoing debate over the last few years is what worker rights are for social media use. The recent cases of racism following the European cup highlight the negative impact of abuse online. However, what are the responsibilities of employers regarding worker social media use? Furthermore, when is dismissal from employment justified? Unfair Dismissal From […]

How to know if your company needs staff handbooks

staff handbooks

“An employee handbook, sometimes also known as an employee manual, staff handbook, or company policy manual, is a book given to employees by an employer. The employee handbook can be used to bring together employment and job-related information which employees need to know”. Wikipedia New employees have to absorb a lot of new information when […]

Holiday Pay on Furlough Does Not Accrue, Tribunal Rules

holiday pay

An employment tribunal in Cardiff has ruled that an agency worker did not accrue holiday pay on furlough. Workers are entitled to a week’s pay for each week of statutory leave that they take. Most workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday a year.  GOV. UK Perkins, an agency worker, would carry out assignments […]

Bank Holidays in 2021 and Beyond – What Do You Need To Know?

bank holidays in 2021

With many of us on furlough this year, payments for bank holidays in 2021 may have changed from that of years prior. From a business owner’s perspective, there is much you should consider regarding bank holidays during the pandemic. Thus, this article will help clear up any confusion. “A bank holiday is a national public […]

How is IR35 for Self Employed Contractors Problematic?

ir35 for self employed

Recent reforms that concern IR35 for self employed workers can be problematic for many companies using contractors. Definition: “The rules make sure that workers, who would have been an employee if they were providing their services directly to the client, pay broadly the same Income Tax and National Insurance contributions as employees. These rules are […]

What are the 5 different remote and hybrid working models?

hybrid working from home

The current pandemic has changed the working habits of many across the globe. Whether working remote or hybrid working from home, it seems that this is the new normal for many businesses. However, what is the difference between hybrid and remote working?   Hybrid working model definition: “a company has a hybrid work model if it […]

Why Should Employers Review Their Working Policies?

working policies

The recent case of Forstater v CGD has highlighted the importance of reviewing working policies and procedures within companies. In this case, Forstater, claimed discrimination against her beliefs after expressing her beliefs regarding gender identity on social media. This decision would lead to her work contract not being renewed by her employer.  One tweet put […]