Effective HR Strategies for Managing Difficult Employees
A lot of people go into HR because you enjoy working with people and want to make a difference. But some employees make this task far more difficult than it
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From Administration to Liquidation: managing employment challenges in insolvency
Last week, BBC News reported that a record number of businesses are experiencing financial distress and facing insolvency. For HR professionals, it is important to understand the employment implications. In
Negotiating Settlement Agreements: 7 Top Tips
These tactics in negotiations will enhance your effectiveness as you walk into complex discussions surrounding settlement agreements with employees.
Thorough preparation is important before entering negotiations. Understand all aspects of
‘Read all about it!’ – future claims and settlement agreements hit the headlines again as BBC newsreaders launch appeal
There are two different ways that employment disputes can be effectively and validly settled:
by using an Acas COT3 agreement; or
by signing a settlement agreement complying with the legal
Winter Weather and the Workplace
Earlier this week, parts of the UK experienced their first significant snowfall of this year. As a nation with a seasonal climate you would have thought that we would be
Protected Conversations
Pre-termination negotiations: 5 things HR need to know
It is a fact of working life that situations can arise where an employer, for whatever reason, wants to cut ties with an
What Does a Fair Redundancy Consultation Look Like?
When the Employment Appeal Tribunal handed down its judgment in the case of Haycocks v ADP RPO last year it caused something of a stir. Last week, we got the
Good Sustainability Practices in the Workplace: How Companies Can Make a Positive Impact
Sustainability is an essential part of responsible business practice. Companies that implement good sustainability practices are not only helping the environment but also improving their reputation, saving costs, and fostering
Behind the Golden Arches: Modern Slavery found in McDonald’s
A recent BBC investigation has uncovered a serious issue in a Mcdonald's branch. The issue was not with the food, but with the staff. Specifically, the Caxton, Cambridgeshire branch of
Part-time Workers
Part-time workers have protection from discrimination in the form of the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000. Workers are protected against less favourable treatment in relation to
Top Tips to Avoid Constructive Dismissal
Constructive dismissal is a specific legal claim that an employee can bring if their employer’s conduct has seriously breached the employee’s contract of employment. This breach entitles the employee to
Navigating April Fools’ Day in the Workplace
April Fools' Day brings a wave of light-hearted fun, often seeping into workplace dynamics through pranks and ‘banter’. While humour can be a refreshing break from routine, it carries the