employment-law-changes-JMA

Employment Law changes 1st October 2016 Traditionally October is the month when employment legislation changes are announced. This October is no exception; however some implementation dates are still to be confirmed. National Minimum Wage Increases – The changes apply on 1 October 2016. Workers aged under 25 but at least 21 rises to £6.95 per hour.… Read More


its-not-all-about-the-price-tag-jma

This may surprise you but not everyone is motivated by money. Employees like to be rewarded for doing a good job.  Now don’t get me wrong I believe staff should be rewarded but they do need to be going over and above the standard expected. Why? Because they get paid a salary to do their… Read More


what-is-the-difference-between-capability-and-disciplinary

Do you have a member of staff who gets things wrong now and again? Are you unsure if they need more training or if they just can’t be bothered? If that’s the case then using a capability procedure with the employee will identify if it’s a can’t do or won’t do situation. What is the… Read More


Employee Absence JMA

Employee Absence Workplace culture and job satisfaction have a big impact on wellbeing and absence. The organisational culture influences employee absence. Does your business have an absence problem? How much is absence costing your business? (and I don’t just mean in direct costs) Is the real problem the culture in your organisation? Managing absence is… Read More