Author: Jo Carley

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Sickness Absence Rates in the UK Hit 10-Year High

How do employers deal with high sickness absence rates? According to new survey findings from the CIPD and Simplyhealth (2023), UK employees were absent for 7.8 days on average over the past year, the highest level reported in over a decade and two days more than the pre-pandemic sickness absence rate of 5.8 days.

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Do you need an AI policy?

Should you be including an AI policy in your employee handbook? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology, which some employers are embracing

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Performance Management – Tips for Managers

Performance management aims to support employees, not push them out. Dismissal is a last resort after informal and formal processes. Follow the tips for a fair process.

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Mediation in the workplace

Mediation is an effective way to repair relationships where there are disagreements at work, whether it be personality clashes, communication problems or …