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Leave and absence
The unpredictability of staff absence can make it a challenging HR task—and a costly one. The average UK worker is absent almost seven days annually, costing employers an average of £554 in sick pay. Yet although 87% of organisations collect ...
Sick Leave
It’s a fact of life that sometimes people get sick. Even with taking every precaution, there’s a risk of illness. When that happens, and an employee needs time off, your business needs to be prepared. Any loss of resource can mean reduced ...
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HR compliance: Your role as an employer
In this article we seek to provide you with some clarity, so you can be sure your business is doing the right thing for everyone. Plus, uncover how ...
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Neonatal care leave and pay
In this article we explain the legal responsibilities of employers and what you should do in situations when employees require neonatal care leave ...
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Understanding employment law in the UK
Employment laws in the UK don’t just exist for the protection of workers, but for the rights of employers too. Having the knowledge of current UK ...
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The rewards stage of the performance management cycle
You’ve set goals, monitored progress, provided feedback and development and conducted a performance review. Now you’ve reached the final stage in the ...
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How to calculate holiday pay
While the government provides multiple examples of how to calculate holiday pay, there’s always exceptions to the rule. Making it complicated in ...
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The review stage of the performance management cycle
You’ve set goals and objectives, kept an eye on progress and provided development support—now it’s time for the review stage of the performance ...
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The develop stage of the performance management cycle
Within the performance management cycle, the develop stage is where the magic happens. It’s all about employee growth, skill enhancement, and ...
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Can an employee take annual leave in their notice period?
When an employee begins working their notice period, they may look to take some time off from work to create a gap between finishing their current ...
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Unlimited annual leave allowances
While the traditional practice of offering contractual or statutory annual leave, works for so many businesses—giving your employees the freedom and ...
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The monitor stage of the performance management cycle
Following the plan stage, where objectives are set, within the performance management cycle, comes the monitor stage—a crucial step for tracking ...
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The plan stage of the performance management cycle
The performance management cycle is an essential framework that helps businesses enhance productivity, drive employee engagement, and achieve ...
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What is HR technology?
The realms of Human Resources and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined as businesses and organisations across the globe now leverage ...
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