Employment Relations

The many considerations you need to take into account when considering a career change. Financial implications, retraining, family considerations and...

When you first find out that you are going to be made redundant, it's not uncommon to experience a number of emotions. You might feel shock and fear...

How it is necessary to undertake a criminal background check on potential employees in order to protect the most vulnerable sectors of society. How...

How legislation and diversity issues have made it easier for women to work in employment which has always been traditionally occupied by men. The...

Nobody said the world of work would be all plain sailing and at some point in your career you're bound to face some conflicts. People break the...

It’s well accepted that from time to time, we’re all going to have some kind of conflict with our immediate supervisors. After all, problems and...

Discrimination at work has been a real problem for some people in the UK, making it difficult for certain groups to get jobs or making their working...

How an independent assessment should be the start of the procedure for identifying and implementing diversity training. How workplace diversity...

Beginning a new job with a whole new set of colleagues can produce a mixed range of emotions. You might be excited by your new role and can’t wait to...

The benefits of adopting flexible working practices and the different types of flexible working arrangements. Advantages for employers, employees and...

The procedures to follow to instigate strike action if a resolution to a dispute cannot be found. What employers and workers can and cannot do...

We all know that office romances and affairs happen. They're certainly nothing new. What has changed, however, is the...

How extending an interest in your employees’ welfare to include outside of the workplace will also benefit a company in so many ways when the workers...

Things to consider on how to make a good impression at work on the first day, learning to listen as well as ask questions. Defining your role and...

How ‘unexplained’ absenteeism at work usually involves an element of stress as its root cause. How companies can adopt cultural changes to improve...

How it’s crucial for employers to keep hold of their talented workers. How to identify where employers might be going wrong and what are the key...

How there are many things you can introduce into the workplace to improve staff morale and boost motivation and how poor morale can do damage to the...

Whenever you start a new job it's highly likely that you will be expected to complete some sort of company induction before getting started in your...

It is perfectly understandable that companies want to use a job interview to find out as much as they can about the applicant. Interviews give...

What is a Lay-Off? When employees are not given any work by their employer and the situation is regarded as temporary, they are regarded as 'laid...

How to manage conflict or confrontation at work. The most common causes of workplace conflict and signs that conflict is emerging. How communication...

How the meaning of nepotism in the workplace has become broader in definition terms to also include any kind of help you’ve received in getting on...

How companies are increasingly turning to carrying out background checks on potential employees, the various kinds of background checks that can be...

If you are facing redundancy, you should still be treated fairly by your employer and there are certain steps they would be expected to follow. You...

How whistleblowing needs to be carefully thought through before going ahead and what you need to be aware of and the implications for taking action...

Over the past few years, Sundays have changed from the tranquil relaxation at the end of a hard working week to a day when people choose to do their...

How to cope with people who push your buttons at work. Different strategies and how it’s just as important to see if you can change your reactions to...

It is important to keep your employees focused and motivated if they are going to make a valuable contribution to the company. To do this, companies...

Your normal working hours should be set out in your employment contract. Unless you choose to (or you work in a sector which has its own special...

How companies and all who work within them must embrace the concept of workplace diversity if they want to remain competitive businesses. Why...