Author: Jo Carley

Policies and procedures
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Unpaid Leave Requests: Guidance for employers

What are your obligations when you receive a request for unpaid leave? In the course of employment, situations may arise where an employee requests time off …

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Redundancy – Following a Fair Process

What do employers need to consider in a redundancy situation? With the recent increase in the National Minimum Wage and higher National Insurance contributions

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The Benefits of Workplace Mediation

Mediation as a tool to resolve internal disputes. As a manager, developing a positive and productive work environment is essential for the success of the team

a carer pushing a wheelchair in a green space
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Understanding Carer’s Leave

Guidance for Managers. As a manager, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the various types of leave that employees are entitled to…

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Probationary Periods – Why Bother?

A probation period is a well-known tool that is utilised at the beginning of an employment relationship, which allows the employer to evaluate a new employee..