While most people love the sunshine, having to work in hot conditions is another matter. So what are your employer responsibilities in hot weather? It’s …

Are you potentially discriminating against an employee because of their age? Age discrimination can occur before you even take an employee on! For example, when …

Working with someone who is consistently late is one of the most annoying aspects of working life, and also one of the most common, unfortunately. …

A poll in a study by a healthcare provider has shown that six out of ten bosses don’t believe employees excuses when they ring in …

Many employers believe that a career break or a sabbatical can be a useful tool in employee retention. However if you do want to offer …

What do you really want to achieve from life? What sort of life did you dream of as a child? How many times have you …

We all know that a good, happy, confident Manager will make for happy staff – don’t we? If you have ever worked for someone that …

As the new year is now upon us, the question on most peoples lips is “shall I look for another job”? As an employer you may …

When weather conditions become severe, such as snow and ice, many employees may struggle to get into work. You should have a clear severe weather …

Christmas is fast approaching which can only mean one thing – CHRISTMAS PARTIES!!! Whilst I’m sure the majority of us love a good night out, …

More and more employees are spending time on dating websites than ever before. 59% of woman and 62% of men have admitted to spending time …

The process of pension auto-enrolment is very specific – as an employer you have to follow the rules and make sure everything is in place …

Employers must give men and women equal treatment in the terms and conditions of their employment contract if they are employed to do: ‘like work’ …

Where do great business ideas come from? Well the truth is they can come from anywhere and anyone. Whilst most companies are now happy to …

It is common for employers to specify that their employees project a certain image by imposing a dress code or “look policy” requiring employees to …

32% of employed people who suffered a bereavement in the past five years said they were not treated with compassion by their employer, and 87% …

As an employer you will be keen to keep drug misuse away from the workplace. As well as causing ill-health, drug misuse increases the chances …

Have you ever heard the saying “Employees don’t leave Companies, they leave Managers”? Today more people are leaving their jobs than ever. So are Managers …

Workplace discrimination is becoming the cause of more and more tribunal claims. It is against the law to treat someone less favourably than someone else …

The phrase “the customer is always right” doesn’t seem to hold much weight anymore. We’ve all had bad customer service experiences and we’ve all talked …

Yes money is a good motivator, but its short lived and its not the only way your employees can be motivated. Here are some top …

There are various reasons why someone would go to prison, therefore before taking any action as an employer, all factors should be considered. If an …

Workplace bullies usually operate from a position of power; in fact, studies show that 80% of bullies are in a position of authority. Often bosses …

What traits does a lazy employee have? They do what they need to do to only get by. They do “just enough” to not get …

As an employer, you have a general duty under Health and Safety regulations to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and …

Employees are job-hopping now more than ever. Studies have shown that 75% of the demand for new employees is to replace workers who have resigned. …

Firstly, are you a responsible employer? Do you care about your employees? Hopefully the answer is yes to both those questions! As a responsible employer, …

So what are the main causes of conflict within the workplace? Perceived breach of faith Unresolved disagreement Miscommunication Personality clashes Differences in acquired values Underlying …

When you ask couples “how they met” a high percentage will be in the workplace, as that’s where people spend most of their time. Times …

So… What do your employees really think about you? Now you’re the boss have you ever considered what your employees think about you? Can you …

Conducting a successful interview is the most important step in the recruitment process. It’s an opportunity to evaluate an applicant’s experience and attitude, as well …