The working logic has changed a lot during the last 10 years. Whether due to external or internal pressures, we have begun to see topics, such as diversity, in discussions with companies. As well as committees to promote diversity in its many forms: racial and gender equality, and the rights of the LGBTQ + population. … Read more
We’ve all got a lot more time on our hands right now. What better way to spend it than reading? There is an uncountable number of best books for managers out there. Yet, fishing through the sea of them to find the right one for you may seem like an exhausting task. For this reason, … Read more
Losing a loved one is a very sensitive matter. Any employer should approach this issue with care and consideration. Many people find this topic difficult to talk about or express their feelings openly. Therefore, employers and HR managers need to be aware of the best practices for approaching bereavement leave. It will help manage the … Read more
UK Paternity Leave Entitlement may be a concern to those who are going to be father’s. Perhaps it’s unsurprising that maternity leave is normally spoken about more than maternity leave for men, as the mother gives birth to the baby. However, Dad’s taking time off work to care for the baby during the earliest stage … Read more
You have probably already heard about post-holiday blues and the impact it has on employee motivation in the workplace. Returning after the holidays requires a great deal of adapting to schedules, routines, and work. In psychology, post-holiday syndrome is defined as a mix of anxiety and emotional pressure that occurs upon returning to work after … Read more
Everyone deserves a break during the long working day and it’s important that employers encourage breaks at work. There is a general belief that employees who take regular breaks are more productive. An effective, quick break will allow your employees to be geared up to work again, significantly boosting their performance level. This rejuvenation enables … Read more
Maternity leave entitlement is very important to be aware of if you’re expecting or thinking about getting pregnant. So, you have the right to take off 52 weeks (1 year) maternity leave, if you’re legally an employee. This right is promised to you from your first day of work and applies to both same sex … Read more
Managing employee holidays can be an absolute nightmare, even in small and medium sized companies. There’s a lot of work behind holiday leave and different types of sick leave. In most companies, someone in the team has to accept or deny holiday requests and their decision can lead to breaks in the normal workflow of … Read more
We all love time off and like to organise our holidays so we can make the most of them. So, what happens at the end of the year when employees haven’t used all of their days off? Remaining days off can be referred to as accrued holidays which we will now dive into further. Accrued … Read more