Top 10 HR questions September 2018 – probation dismissals and unavailable companions

Can you dismiss before a probationary period ends if they're not up to the job?

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Top 10 HR questions August 2018 – Brexit and executive pay ratios

While progress has been made in some areas of the Brexit negotiations, including agreement on the rights of EU citizens...

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Sickness absence dropped to record low in 2017

The average number of sick days taken fell to an all-time low last year, as the CIPD warns “unhealthy” working...

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Employees taking less time off sick, yet costing employers more

Employees took less time off sick last year, yet the bill faced by employers for this absence still went up,... The post Employees taking less time off sick, yet costing employers more appeared... Read more »

Top 10 HR questions January 2018: TUPE consultations

Employees transferring to a new employer in a TUPE situation have the right to be consulted, but the rules on... The post Top 10 HR questions January 2018: TUPE consultations appeared first on... Read more »

Blue Monday: Prioritise mental health support to reduce absence

On “Blue Monday”, employers have been reminded to make workers’ mental health a priority in order to reduce absenteeism.
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Top 10 HR questions December 2017: Workers’ rights post-Brexit

December saw the announcement of an agreement between the UK and the EU on citizens’ rights following Brexit. Employers are...

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Six important employment law cases in 2017

The decision by the Supreme Court that the employment tribunal fees system is unlawful may be one of the most... The post Six important employment law cases in 2017 appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Top 10 HR questions May 2017: Some other substantial reason

Perhaps the general election means that the collective HR consciousness has its mind elsewhere, or maybe it’s the effect of...

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Short-term sickness absence policy: a 15-step guide for HR

Putting together a short-term sickness absence policy can be one of the most daunting tasks an HR professional can face....

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