Author: Kathy Lockwood

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Best practice for employers

The importance of taking annual leave

Putting off booking that week off from work may seem like the best idea at the time and continuously working may help your career initially but it can also…

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Best practice for employers

Having Happy Employees Matters

Happiness in the Workplace. It is widely accepted that happy workers are good for business with benefits like increased productivity that can in turn lead to…

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Disability Discrimination

Disability, Ill health and Employment

Sir Charlie Mayfield Lead Reviewer of Keep Britain Working recently spent 9 months looking at the issues that surround ill health and the workplace. This report

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Employment Contracts

Written statements of employment

The main conditions of employment are summarised by a written statement when an employee starts work. The document includes the main terms of employment…

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Best practice for employers

Are Staff Handbooks Mandatory?

There is no legal requirement across England and Wales for Employers to have a staff handbook. It is however,  considered best practice for employers to have..

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Best practice for employers

How to attract and retain employees

Getting the right people for your business is critical! To cultivate a happy and engaged workforce and to recruit and retain employees,  there are strategies ..