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  • Engaging your Employees

    The changes in March to May 2020 are unprecedented – many companies had to organise a 100% remote workforce in days. Whilst the recent government updates suggests a return to the workplace for some, the new normal will be very different, for an elongated period and working from home will remain part of our lives.

    The majority of employees worldwide have adjusted to a new way of working during COVID-19, yet leaders are being faced with supporting employees through a pandemic never seen in our lifetimes.

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  • Working From Home

    Guide to Working From Home

    In light of recent government advice COVID-19 continues as a threat to the nation. Although ‘lockdown’ meant a shift to compulsory working from home for a period, this is likely to be elongated.

    You may be self isolating, however you may have flat mates or perhaps partners, kids and animals to keep you company. This article is meant to share some tips which you might find useful to support you, your team and the households working from home scenario.

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  • COVID19 and the UK Workplace

    The latest news suggests workplaces can reopen, but as an employer what should you be considering prior to following this advice?

    It is your responsibility to provide a healthy and safe workplace

    Employers have a duty under through the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to protect the health and safety of their workers.

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  • How long after I’ve fired someone… Part 4 – Finance

    How long after I’ve fired someone can I reemploy them? Part 4

    This query has opened-up a can of worms regarding the way you run your company. Involving elements of employee relations, recruitment and development, as a business owner one of your overriding concerns is likely to be cost.

    Many costs could be hidden in the time individuals spend doing tasks which, ‘they’re not employed to do’. Probably offering added pressure to workers and managers alike as the aftermath of firing someone means more duties for everyone.

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  • How long after I’ve fired someone… Part 3 Development

    How long after I’ve fired someone can I reemploy them? Part 3

    You’ve found a replacement. A buzz word comes into play, onboarding.

    Starting a new job is tricky. Most of us will have some understanding of the ‘first time nerves’, the anticipation when you are about to experience something new. Walking into a new job role requires some courage, particularly if you haven’t been briefed about what to expect on that initial day.

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  • How long after I’ve fired someone… Part 2 – Resourcing

    How long after I’ve fired someone can I reemploy them? Part 2

    The last blog suggested it would be bad practice to re-employ someone you’ve fired.

    The outcome of the statement, ‘How long after I’ve fired someone, can I reemploy them?’ sets a new challenge. There is an identified need to have someone replace the person who left the job.

    You need to recruit.

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