In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, employers often find themselves navigating a complex web of regulations, negotiations, and disputes. One invaluable tool in this realm, which deserves greater attention, is Early Conciliation. This process is designed...
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Long Term Sickness: Managing Absences in Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, productivity and efficiency are the cornerstones of success. However, long term absence due to illness, injury, or other personal reasons can disrupt operations and impact the bottom line. To keep your manufacturing business...
Manufacturing’s Ageing Workforce: Challenges & Solutions
The UK manufacturing industry has long been the backbone of the country's economy, with a rich history that spans centuries. However, like any other sector, it faces the challenge of an ageing workforce. As experienced workers retire, manufacturers are increasingly...
A Comprehensive Employer Guide to the UK Certificate of Sponsorship
For businesses looking to hire skilled international workers in the UK, understanding the intricacies of the UK Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is crucial. The CoS is a fundamental document in the UK's Points-Based Immigration System, which helps employers sponsor...
A Guide to Managing Employees with Long Term Sickness
Recent national Statistics (ONS) have shown that more than 2.5 million people in the UK are no longer working due to sickness. Mental health issues, neck and back problems due to home working are believed to have contributed to this sharp rise. While long-term...
Employee Experience Strategies: Building a Flourishing Workplace
In today's competitive business landscape, companies are increasingly recognising the significance of employee experience as a pivotal factor in attracting, retaining, and cultivating top talent. Employee experience goes beyond the traditional concepts of job...
Retracting Resignation: Can an employee retract their resignation?
Explore the legal factors and implications of reversing a job resignation decision. Understand when and how retractions may be possible in your workplace
The Hidden Benefits of Filing: A Path to Personal Development
As I was reflecting on my 30 year career recently, I was thinking back to some of the tasks I did when I first started employment. One of them was inputting details into the computerised HR system (it was called Prefect and was a green screen). Once I had...
How to Improve Company Culture
What is company culture or organisational culture? Company culture encapsulates the shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours that define an organization's identity and shape its internal dynamics. It represents the collective personality of the company,...
6 Ways to Foster a Positive Work Environment
In this blog, we will look at 6 ways you can foster a more positive work environment. We want to share a common challenge that many managers and leaders face: dealing with disengaged staff members who try to manipulate others to suit their own agenda, resulting in a...
Professional Etiquette in the Virtual Workspace: Your Guide
As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, the virtual world has become the new office space, connecting professionals from all corners of the globe. While the benefits are plentiful, it's essential to maintain a high standard of professional etiquette even in the...
Change Management: A Guide to Fostering Adaption & Collaboration
Change is an inevitable and essential aspect of organisational growth. However, when staff are resisting to change management, this can be a daunting challenge for leaders. When employees cling to established routines and resist new approaches, it can hinder progress...