Apparently, over the past twelve months in the UK, the most Googled question about workplace training was: “Do employees get paid for training at work?”. What’s the answer?
Published 22.09.2022
We recently looked at how you can save money with a Training Needs Analysis (TNA). So after you’ve identified what’s actually required, how can you tell which training format will be the most
beneficial for your staff?
Published 11.01.2012
Apparently, over 3.7 million UK employees undertake a daily commute of two hours or more. Must you take excessive travelling time into account when calculating an employee’s weekly working time?
Published 29.11.2016
You’d like to hold an “all staff” meeting but it’s impossible to find a time when everybody is available. One solution is to bring people in outside of their normal working hours. OK - but can you
insist on their attendance?
Published 25.02.2013
One of your employees talks non-stop all day long and her mundane chatter is incredibly distracting (not to mention boring) for those around her. What’s the best way to tackle this type of problem?
Published 23.03.2015
Although a candidate can look good on paper and interview well, they may not be the perfect match. You can test the waters with a probation period. If the required standards aren’t met, can it be
extended automatically?
Published 12.09.2017
One of your employees is incredibly moody - one day it’s all sweetness and smiles, the next you could get your head bitten off or be completely ignored. What’s the best way to deal with this type of
behaviour?
Published 06.10.2016
In November 2021 Marks & Spencer confirmed that it has introduced “pronoun name badges” for its staff to help avoid misgendering and misunderstandings. Do you need to do something similar?
Published 25.11.2021
Apparently, more than two million employees have “gone sick” as a result of oral health problems in the past five years. Whilst a visit to the dentist can both prevent and cure problems, must you
grant time off for this purpose?
Published 17.12.2012
Many people choose to end their marriages at the start of a new year, with January being known as the “Divorce Month”. How can you support an employee if you discover that they are going through a
divorce?
Published 09.01.2024