Some managers get confused by what exactly is a ‘verbal warning’. A lot will depend on whether the Organisation’s Discipline (and Capability) policy includes a… ( Read More )
Can Workplace Banter still exist?
In an Employment Tribunal case, a nurse had been fired for gross misconduct for comments made as she helped to restrain a male patient having… ( Read More )
Combatting Stress in the Workplace
Stress is a condition that affects many people, yet is one that is still neglected by a number of businesses. In our experience, part of… ( Read More )
Company Parties and the Potential Fallout
Throughout the year many organisations host / organise a staff event, some to say thanks to the staff for the hard work, some to cover a… ( Read More )
HR / H&S November 2015 Newsletter
This month we look at legislation updates on Shared Parental Leave and Zero Hours Contracts, and also helpful hints and tips covering how to manage absence… ( Read More )
How to Manage Absence due to Adverse Weather
During winter months especially, we are often asked ‘how do we manage the situation where employees don’t attend work due to bad weather? Do we… ( Read More )