Tips for managing pregnant employees
Monday, February 20, 2012
The third quarter of the year traditionally sees a little peak in the UK birth rate, so you may well find you have one or more employees announcing a pregnancy in the next few weeks. Effective management of something as high profile as a pregnancy is great... Read More
What’s coming up in employment law in 2012?
Monday, January 23, 2012
Last year was full of interesting (for me anyway!) discussions about problems with the tribunal system and possible changes that might soon be made, some quite dramatic. So what developments can we expect in 2012? There’s plenty of consultation... Read More
Does “what colour represents your personality” really get you the best person for the job?
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Why wacky interview questions are a waste of time, and my four tips to make sure your interview questions get you the information you need. I don’t often get to read the Evening Standard anymore, now I don’t have the joy of the hour-long... Read More
Confused by recent employment law announcements? Key points for small business owners
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
There’s been an awful lot of discussion recently about whether current employment law is too harsh on British business, and what could or should be done about it if it is. After plenty of rumours and leaks, Business Secretary Vince Cable made a key... Read More
What you need to know if you’re thinking about using unpaid interns in your business
Friday, December 9, 2011
Confused by what counts as an intern and whether or not you ought to pay them? You’re not the only one. There has been a bit of debate about this in the media over the last year or two; whether internships are a good idea, whether they only benefit... Read More
Five reasons every employer needs a social media policy
Monday, November 14, 2011
A recent employment tribunal decision upheld Apple’s dismissal of a retail store employee who posted derogatory comments about his employer on Facebook in violation of the company’s policy on social media. The employee was dismissed for gross... Read More
“Protected conversations” with poor performers - will it help?
Monday, November 14, 2011
In a recent speech the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said employers should be allowed to have “frank discussions” with employees about performance problems without fear that the conversations will be used in a tribunal claim. It would be an... Read More
7 ways to find out whether your HR consultant is giving you lazy advice
Friday, November 11, 2011
My personal credibility and the credibility of my profession as a whole are very important to me. But as with any profession, there are plenty of incompetent HR professionals out there and plenty who take advantage of clients’ lack of employment law... Read More
Will tribunal system changes really save £16m?
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
At the Conservative Party Conference last week, Chancellor George Osborne announced changes to the Employment Tribunal System which he claims will save British business £16m annually. Are you convinced? Unfair dismissal service requirements to... Read More
Are you finding excuses to dismiss someone?
Monday, October 10, 2011
Many business owners would admit privately that they have one or two employees they would love to get rid of given the opportunity. A recent tribunal case in which the judge felt the decision to dismiss was unreasonably harsh and specifically observed that... Read More