Category: Handbooks & Employment Policies

Artificial Intelligence
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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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How to support employees with fertility issues?

How to support employees with fertility issues? Infertility is a complex matter and a sensitive issue for those affected. According to CIPD, infertility affects

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Changes to flexible working rights announced

On 5 December 2022, the government announced that the right to request flexible working will be extended to all employees, from day one of employment…

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How to promote Equality in your business

When times are hard or we are busy it can be easy to let the fundamentals of fairness and equality slip and to think that we do not have the time or resources to dedicate to it. I would however argue that when times are hard, like a recession, it is even more important to uphold those values…

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How do you handle malicious allegations by employees?

How do you handle malicious allegations by employees? Although the vast majority of workplace relationships experience the highs and lows of any normal working relationship; at times matters can escalate and individuals can make malicious allegations against colleagues.

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Should I be planning for blackouts in my business?

Should I be planning for blackouts in my business? It has been reported that there could be power blackouts this winter and whilst this may be sensationalised headlines if we have learnt anything from the last two years it is to expect the unexpected and plan for every possibility!

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Can you claim back training costs from employees?

Providing training and development opportunities to your employees is a great way to invest in your staff and in your business.   The cost of such training is usually borne by the employer on the basis that, over time, the business will benefit from the new skills or knowledge that the employee has gained

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Do we need reminding of office etiquette?

Do we need reminding of office etiquette? Returning to the office has thrown up some interesting conversations around how social interactions and conduct in an office environment are changing in a post pandemic landscape. Will staff bring bad habits to a more formal office environment ….