Category: HR

‘Workplace Bullying Ended in a Panic Attack’

For many years I worked at a senior level; my role was always evolving, and it was a constant, enjoyable challenge. In 13 years I had only ever taken six non-consecutive days off sick. My work record was exemplary and I had been approached about succeeding the CEO. But things changed. Stress tipped over into

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Abolition of Fees

Since 2013, employees have had to pay a fee of up to £1,200 to take their employer to a tribunal.  This led to a drop of around 70% in the number of claims, enabling some employers to take a robust approach to employee relations because of the heavily reduced risk of a claim. The Supreme

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Reflections On The Taylor Report On UK Work Practices

The government has published the review by Matthew Taylor into UK work practices. I would emphasise at this stage it is a report and while the recommendations have attracted several comments both positive and negative employers should remember that until legislation is passed to implement the report nothing has changed has yet changed in the

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How To Make Sure Your Internships Comply With Regulations

Summer has now arrived; universities are out and schools are about to break up. Young people are looking for jobs or even work experience as interns to get a foot on the employment ladder Recently I came across this article which sums up the pitfalls companies can fall into. Companies need to ensure they’re operating

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