How to Manage Employees’ Probation Periods

How to Manage Employees' Probation Periods

When you take on a new member of staff there is always a worry that they might not be the right person for the  job. That’s why I recommend having a probationary period clause in your employment contract. The purpose of a probationary period is to monitor the performance of the employee and to give them feedback on… Read More

How To Create A Great Place To Work

A great place to work

I was running a training session last week on ‘How To Create A Great Place To Work’ and the first part of the day was about purpose. It always amazes me how many business owners don’t know what gets them out of bed in the morning. They’ve got no idea what their purpose is. So… Read More

An Employer’s 7 Step Guide To Health & Safety

Health and Safety Jacqui Mann

If you employ five or more staff then legally you must have written health & safety information about your business. Don’t know what information you need?  Then follow these 7 simple steps… You need: 1.) A policy describing how the company will meet its obligations to health and safety. 2.) Employer’s liability insurance. Your health… Read More

Shared Parental Leave is on its way – Part 1

Shared Parental Leave Jacqui Mann

Shared parental leave is expected to apply to parents of children due on or after 5 April 2015. It’s a new way for parents to share statutory leave and pay on the birth of a child. It will replace the current additional paternity leave but will not replace the current maternity leave and pay. Similar… Read More

Dismissal With Less Than 2 Years’ Service

In April 2012 the length of service required for employees to claim unfair dismissal was increased to two years. Many business owners clapped their hands as this would now make it easier to dismiss someone…but does it. We have several calls a week from employers asking how they can dismiss someone with less than two… Read More

What Is A Settlement Agreement?

As an employer I am sure you’ve had your fair share of employee disputes to deal with. It’s very stressful and time consuming trying to resolve the issue. Often the relationship has broken down so much that there is no going back. One way to deal with this is to have a discussion with the… Read More

Holiday Pay & Overtime

You may have seen in the news lately that the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has given its decision regarding overtime payments being included in holiday pay. This may or may not affect your business. If you have staff that work regular overtime then you may well be affected.… Read More