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.
We are often asked to advise employers where an employee wants to return to work before the end of the sick note/fit note provided by a healthcare professional
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.
A recent case brought against sandwich giant franchisee Subway has highlighted how employers need to be aware of whistleblowing legislation…
Following the first hot weather warning of the year by the Met Office on 8 June 2023, the Health and Safety Executive issued advice to employers…
Mediation is an effective way to repair relationships where there are disagreements at work, whether it be personality clashes, communication problems or …
How to support employees with fertility issues? Infertility is a complex matter and a sensitive issue for those affected. According to CIPD, infertility affects
On Wednesday 24th May 2023 three new rights for employees received royal assent meaning that they are one step closer to being implemented into law.
According to data published by the Office of National Statistics in 2021, only 22% of people with autism are employed, in contrast to 52% of all disabled people
ACAS released new guidance on reasonable adjustments at work for employees with mental health conditions. The guidance has been designed to support employers..
