All about maternity pay
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Working out maternity pay can feel like a minefield of red tape so here are the answers to the ten most common questions I get asked by business owners. Many of the questions refer to the “Qualifying Week”, which is the 15th week before the... Read More
Maternity leave - The basics
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Maternity leave can seem terribly complicated at first glance. If you have never managed a period of maternity leave or if you could do with a refresher, these 10 questions will give you the key information you need. 1. Who can take maternity leave? All... Read More
How to avoid employee conflict and deal with it effectively
Friday, March 23, 2012
Most arguments between colleagues are usually fairly trivial and can be quickly resolved but if left unchecked they can escalate to compromise productivity, morale and in the most serious cases lead to violent outbursts. This may sound extreme, but an... Read More
Five practical things you must do for a pregnant employee
Friday, March 16, 2012
After an earlier article outlining how to ensure your business is prepared for an employee announcing they are pregnant, here are five practical things you need to think about once someone is pregnant in your business to ensure you’ve covered your... Read More
Tips for being prepared for a pregnancy announcement
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