We get asked HR related questions every day and each week we will be sharing our top question of the week that we have been asked here at The HR Booth. Question This week we address a question that we are often asked here at The HR Booth, “What benefits does a...
We get asked HR related questions every day and each week we will be sharing our top question of the week that we have been asked here at The HR Booth. This week Alistair answers the question "What should I do when an employee's medical certificate runs out and they...
It’s important that HR employees embrace lifelong learning. HR is a complex field and it’s one which requires a great deal of knowledge and expertise to be successful in. However, it’s about much more than simply acquiring a position; to have a good career in HR you...
We get asked HR related questions every day and each week we will be sharing our top question of the week that we have been asked here at The HR Booth. This week we answer the question "What happens if an employee is not eligible for SMP?" Question We had a girl who...
"Can I recover the cost of training if an employee leaves my company?" This is a question we get a lot before making an employee training repayment agreement. We understand a lot of business owners get frustrated that after investing in training, an employee chooses...
Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right that is enshrined in many national and international laws and declarations. However, when it comes to freedom of speech in the workplace, this right can be a bit more complicated. We take a closer look at...
We get asked HR related questions every day and each week we will be sharing our top question of the week that we have been asked here at The HR Booth. This week we were asked if an employee who walked out can pursue an unfair dismissal claim. THE QUESTION We had an...
We investigate the spiral staircase approach to employee management. That all-important career ladder may feel like a rush to the top, with each step moving closer to the pinnacle of power, but this isn't the case in the modern workplace. Careers are a far more...
We are pleased to announce the first edition of our brand new blog series - Question of the Week. We get asked HR related questions every day and each week we will be sharing our top question of the week that we have been asked here at The HR Booth. This week we were...
In an ideal world, the workplace would be a harmonious place with employees and managers working together peacefully. However, this sadly isn't always the case and employee complaints are bound to happen. Whether a grievance is related to a particular work...
As it is National Carers Week we thought it would be good to share some useful information regarding positive steps employers can take to support employees who may have to look after relatives. This week, Alistair attended the Kitemark launch in conjunction with Carer...
Dealing with absent employees who aren't at work due to health issues is a tough process to follow, particularly if you feel a lot of sympathy for the individual's plight. Terminating employees needs to be a well-managed and fair process. However, long-term absence...