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𝟰𝟯% 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹 📊 With this in mind, our team have shared 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 underpinning effective performance management. They include: 👍 Prevention is better than cure 👍 Avoid assumptions – always check the facts 👍 Document all actions taken 👍 Stick to the established procedure 👍 Don’t get personal Adhering to these principles will help to ensure fairness, encourage consistency, and promote positive, productive working relationships. Download this handy one-page overview here: https://ow.ly/1bMR50Uu17X ▶️ Dealing with a performance management issue in your workplace? Check out our recent webinar for more advice and guidance: https://ow.ly/1vwk50Uu1gG #performancemanagement #performance #employeerelations #HR #HRadvice #HRcommunity #UKemplaw #employmentlaw

Have you considered how Labour’s plan to make 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 could reshape your organisation's approach to 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? For employers, this change is likely to mean: ✔️ Rethinking onboarding strategies ✔️ Strengthening feedback and performance processes ✔️ A need for meticulous documentation The proposed Initial Period of Employment (IPE) still allows for performance-related dismissals, but fairness and transparency will be crucial. Learn more about the the government's proposals and how to build a robust performance management framework here: https://ow.ly/iEWr50UuU4x #Labour #government #dayonerights #unfairdismissal #performancemanagement #employeerelations #HR #HRadvice #HRcommunity #UKemplaw #employmentlaw

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the usual challenges, from sneaky online shopping to sickies and annual leave squabbles 🎄😰 If you're facing issues in your workplace this festive period, our free 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 addresses frequently asked questions such as: 💷 We’ve always paid a 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀, but this year we can’t. Can we stop?  🕒 Can we require employees to 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 during this busy period?  🥴 What should we do if one of our employees 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗸?  🕵️ How do we handle 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀?  📅 What’s the fairest way manage 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 when multiple people want time off? Download it now for the answers you need to solve employee issues keep your business operating smoothly: https://ow.ly/C7oX50UqMLT #Christmas #HR #HRadvice #HRcommunity #employeerelations #UKemplaw #employmentlaw

❓ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰? 🤔 As the year winds down, Recruitment Specialist Danielle Fargnoli-Read reflects on the changes that reshaped hiring practices this year: 1️⃣ AI took recruitment efficiency to the next level 2️⃣ Hybrid and remote work models stuck 3️⃣ Employer branding gave companies a competitive edge 4️⃣ Employers’ commitment to DEI paid dividends 5️⃣ Data-driven insights drove recruitment decisions Read more here: https://ow.ly/k9Vz50Uqv0Y 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰? 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! #recruitment #recruitmenttrends #hiring2024 #talentacquisition #HR #HRinsights #DEI #employerbranding #remotework

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗡𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 HMC (The Heads' Conference) 🤝🎉 We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with HMC – a professional association of heads at some of the world’s leading independent schools 🏫 Our team of sector specialists already works closely with schools of all shapes and sizes – so we understand the education sector’s specific challenges. From managing performance and redundancies to conducting onsite health and safety audits using our unique four-pillar approach, we help school leaders and trustees address employee issues with confidence, protect their schools’ reputations, and avoid costly disputes and claims. 💬 Chris Silver, HMC's Director of Finance & Operations, said: "We are delighted to welcome WorkNest as an HMC Corporate Partner. WorkNest offers a range of services in HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety. These are hugely important topics in organisations of all sizes, including independent schools. We look forward to working together over the coming year.” 💬 Tony Crabb, Regional Business Director, added: “We’re excited to be working with HMC to offer our support to independent school leaders across the UK. With our expertise and a strong track record in the education sector, we’re ready to help HMC members ensure compliance, save time, and safeguard their schools’ reputations and bottom lines.” #schools #independentschools #education #newpartnership #UKemplaw #employmentlaw #HR #healthandsafety #schoolsafety

🗞️🗓️ It’s our third and final Workplace Pulse of 2024, and what better way to mark the occasion than by sharing our top 10 most downloaded resources of the year? See which of our free guides and template employers found most valuable, and download them for yourself! 📥✨

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱? 🛎️🍴 The Autumn Budget delivered a double blow to the hospitality sector, with looming changes to National Insurance contributions and zero-hour contracts ⚖️ From April 2025, employers will face higher NIC costs and a lower threshold for contributions 💷, while the Employment Rights Bill will introduce new obligations for shift work and guaranteed hours 🗓️ Learn more about these changes and how you can prepare your business here: https://ow.ly/i7lp50UkHeG #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitybusiness #hospitalitynews #hospitalitymanagement #employmentrights #UKemplaw #employmentlaw

How might 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 change under Labour? 📦⚖️ While this wasn’t one of the employment law changes scheduled for 2024, it’s likely to take shape in 2025, and employers must stay informed to avoid falling short of their obligations. Our latest blog explains: 💬 Current collective consultation rules and requirements 🌹 What Labour is proposing and why 🤔 The practical implications for employers 👨⚖️ Possible penalties for non-compliance Read more: https://ow.ly/w2qO50UkFZt #redundancy #collectiveconsultation #UKemplaw #employmentlaw #HR #HRnews #HRcommunity #Labour #legislation #government

Christmas parties can be a catalyst for HR issues. Whether employees act inappropriately after too much to drink, take the opportunity to unleash a year’s worth of pent-up frustrations, or even end up in a physical altercation with a colleague, the potential for problems is high 🎄😬    👩🏼 Meet Out of Control Olivia. A frequent attendee of office parties, she relishes the chance to unwind and have fun. Unfortunately, she occasionally loses sight of the fact that she's at a work event, sometimes indulging in excess and initiating arguments with colleagues.    If you’re worried about encountering an Olivia at your end-of-year event, swipe through for tips on preventing and addressing misconduct to make sure don’t have a disciplinary on your hands in the New Year 👉    Keen to get on the front foot by setting guidelines for staff to follow?     📄 Download our template Christmas Party Memo, which covers everything from alcohol consumption to conduct expectations and unauthorised absences: https://ow.ly/JcrT50QgrYf    #HR #HRadvice #HRmanagement #holidayHRissues #employeerelations #employeeconduct #disciplinary #Christmas #Christmasparty

Tattoos are more common than ever, yet workplace attitudes haven’t entirely caught up. 💉 With 𝟮𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗼𝘀 and 𝟭𝟭% 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗸, employers face a tricky balancing act: professionalism vs. self-expression 🎭 What does the law say about tattoos at work? Are employees free to set their own policies? And are strict rules still justified in 2024, or are businesses missing out by clinging to outdated views? Read our recent blog 👉 https://ow.ly/Xmfu50Ui8Uc #tattoos #tattoosatwork #professionalism #employeerelations #HR #HRadvice #UKemplaw #employmentlaw