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The effective use of probationary periods to manage performance

Melanie Sharp
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Many managers will know from experience that even if they follow a robust and thorough recruitment process, this does not guarantee that the employee is up to the job. The effective use of a probationary period is one way to reduce the risks, and this is...

Relocation: navigating the risks and pitfalls for employers

Kenneth Amakye
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Due to changes in ways of working since the pandemic or in response to the economic slowdown, some employers are downsizing their premises and asking employees to relocate to new premises or hubs. ‘Even if the change in location only involves a short...

Tempted by the four-day working week trial for your business?

Kenneth Amakye
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One story which received a great deal of media coverage earlier this year was the publication of the results of a six-month trial involving around 2,900 workers who had moved to a four-day working week. The organisers of the UK trial heralded it as a...

Employee monitoring; an employer's guide

Kenneth Amakye
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Recent advances in technology mean that there are now numerous ways to monitor employees, including via a webcam on staff computers or by checking browser histories, email content and phone records. Productivity-tracking software offers a raft of ways to...

Spring 2022 - Employment law update for employers

Kenneth Amakye
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April is usually the month when the Government introduces new employment legislation, and in recent years has announced its commitment to introducing significant new rights, such as neo-natal leave and a duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. ...