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Do we need equality laws?
April 1, 2015
Whenever a client is insistent that they must dismiss one of their employees, the first question I ask is “How much service do they have?” But, if they have less…
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Keeping HR records
March 27, 2015
Problems with paper In my first role as a HR Manager, I remember looking at our personnel records. As they were all made of combustible paper, I immediately ordered some…
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Dealing positively with religious belief in the workplace
March 20, 2015
A recent report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission has indicated that employers have specified that they require further assistance and more understanding of the laws on protecting ‘religion…
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Do you know how to handle suspension?
March 13, 2015
The news this week has reported that the controversial presenter and journalist Jeremy Clarkson has allegedly behaved in a way that has led to his suspension by the BBC, to…
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Why have a whistleblowing policy?
March 5, 2015
It takes courage to bring bad practice to light. Protective bodies such as the police and CQC often appear indifferent to complaints, as shown in a recent case that came…
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Care sector targeted over the National Minimum Wage
February 26, 2015
Following the naming and shaming of 70 businesses for not paying the National Minimum Wage (NMW) the Business Minister has made clear her department is “working hard in areas where…
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What to pay?
February 19, 2015
Money motivates – a least that is the popular view. It is partially a myth. In reality, it is fair reward that motivates and, even more specifically, unfair reward that…
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How flexible are you towards employing older people?
February 13, 2015
We only have to look around our workplaces to get an idea of the demographics of the UK workforce. A report by the BITC has called for ‘employers to offer…
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