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Government green lights council’s four-day week: is this a turning point for the future of flexible working? With Labour taking a different stance on South Cambridgeshire’s policy, People Management asks whether other organisations should more seriously consider the model
The top 10 employment law cases of 2021 - People Management
Dec 20, 2021 · 1. Worker absent for 800 shifts during career was unfairly dismissed, tribunal finds. A worker who was absent for 808 shifts over a 20-year career – costing the firm an estimated £95,850 in sick pay – won an unfair dismissal claim after a tribunal found his former employer had not followed its own absence management procedures.
What’s the real value of reward? - People Management
‘Reward’ encompasses everything an employee derives from their work. Extrinsic rewards are tangible, covering pay, bonuses and benefits. Intrinsic rewards are the psychological benefits each employee gains from making a meaningful contribution through their work.
‘Without prejudice’ vs ‘protected conversation’: why HR should ...
May 1, 2024 · Protected conversations The difference between a protected conversation and without prejudice offer is that there is no need for there to be a pre-existing dispute with the former, and an employee is afforded greater protections against abuse provided by the Acas code of practice on settlement agreements.. An offer of termination can be made to an employee at any time and for any reason as ...
Considering the application and relevance of evidence-based HR
Oct 31, 2023 · Simply put, EBP promotes critical thinking in decision making based on best available evidence. This is achieved through a systematic six-step evaluation process (ask, acquire, appraise, aggregate, apply, assess) applied to four evidence sources: organisational data, expertise, stakeholder perspectives and academic literature.
New flexible working laws: an employer’s guide - People …
Jan 2, 2024 · The government has announced that the new flexible working regulations will come into effect on 6 April 2024, giving employees the right to request flexible working arrangements from day one of employment.
News - People Management
Employers urged to maintain ‘competitive edge’ as ONS finds remote workers enjoy extra hour per day for sleep and exercise. With further report also revealing increased demand for flexible work this year, commentators say perk is becoming ‘non-negotiable’ for jobseekers
Probationary periods: what HR needs to know - People Management
Jul 13, 2022 · A probation period is how many people begin a new role with a new employer. It means employers can assess a new employee’s suitability for a role and provides them with the opportunity to terminate the employee’s contract if they do not possess the required skills or capability, as determined against a certain skillset or list …
102926 - People Management
Nov 3, 2021 · For businesses, the consequences of this are becoming concerningly clear. Ultimately, all good staffing strategies are underpinned by robust efforts to develop and retain existing team members, with two thirds of hospitality businesses reporting having made conscious efforts to cultivate a good working culture as part of their retention planning post-pandemic.
How to use feedback to improve performance - People …
It can be used to encourage people to learn, to raise their morale and motivation, and to improve their performance. Feedback underpins almost everything that a good people manager is required to do.