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Hi Guys Just before we get into the next steps in escalating into the disciplinary process, don’t forget, if you are planning to do a shutdown this Christmas you need to give your team 14 days notice, and here is a link to the template letter to announce the shut-down
Managing sick leave so you don’t get caught out if the law changes There is currently a Bill before the Select Committee to increase the amount of employer funded sick leave to 10 days. This is NOT law as yet, though the vast majority of people that I have spoken
Employment law is littered with the requirement to make “fair and reasonable” decisions, but what does that mean? In this month’s webinar I will be talking in more detail about how to reach a decision that would be considered “fair and reasonable”. Legislation doesn’t define “fair and reasonable”, the closest
We all want to believe the best about our team, but even great workplaces can face dishonesty. Whether it’s cutting corners, misusing company resources, or outright theft. Detecting early warning signs isn’t about becoming suspicious of everyone; it’s about staying alert, protecting your investment, and ensuring fair play for the
Managing a difficult employee can be uncomfortable, but it should be handled with both fairness and clarity. The key is to focus on behaviour and impact, not personality. A “problem employee” is usually someone whose actions repeatedly disrupt the team, ignore expectations, or undermine performance. Before acting, check your own
When problems show up at work—missed deadlines, tension in teams, communication breakdowns—they’re usually symptoms, not the real issue. These will often come to a head through staff complaints, and quick fixes might smooth things over, but they don’t solve what’s actually driving the problem. Why Root Cause Analysis Matters Getting
