Nobody wants to deal with long term sickness. It’s certainly not pleasant for the sick employee, who is potentially dealing with a long-term, lifelong or terminal illness. It can also be stressful and difficult for an employer to manage when a staff member is away on long term sickness. Regardless
Performance reviews are an invaluable tool. They allow employers to keep an open line of communication with staff and give employees the opportunity to develop and improve in their role with the company. I’d call that a win-win. However, some managers are still making some time-old mistakes that can ultimately
As the cost of living crisis is leaving households across the county worse off, it’s no wonder that many people are turning to their employers for a pay rise. In fact, the number of searches for the term ‘how to ask for a pay rise’ (or similar) has more than
Staff training is absolutely vital, whether you’re part of a multi-national corporation, a small business or just a few people. However, whether for financial purposes or because they simply don’t see the necessity, small businesses seem to neglect staff training and development all too often. Why is Staff Training so
No matter how hard we try to manage the pressures of work, it can sometimes become more than we can cope with, leading to work-related stress. The impact of work-related stress can effect not only the employee who is suffering, but also the company and its other employees. Statistics show
It’s become common practice for most employers to offer jobs to new starters on the understanding that they must successfully complete a probation period in order to secure their position with the company. While this typically means that a company would be able to let someone go should the employee