Receiving an Employment Tribunal claim: what to do next?

Although a Tribunal claim can seem daunting, knowing what to expect could help you defend the claim as effectively as possible. Below is an explanation of what happens at the start of the process, what to do to help prepare the defence and tips on how to keep down legal costs. Acas early conciliation An […]

Are your employees not working their notice periods?

For some employees, the moment they hand in their resignation is the moment they shut down. Employees not working notice periods can be a real headache. If the departing employee is one you didn’t want to lose due to their skills and experience, then you’re no doubt still feeling frustrated. But now they won’t even […]

What classes’ as long term absence?

There are two stages to managing an employee’s long-term sickness absence. The first is to manage the employee’s absence from work and the second to manage their return to work. The management of an employee’s absence should be carried out proactively with the prime aims being to support the employee and facilitate their return to […]

What is constructive feedback?

Constructive feedback is supportive feedback given to individuals to help identify solutions to areas of weakness they may have. Therefore, it comes with positive intentions and is used as a supportive communication tool to address specific issues or concerns. Purpose of Constructive Feedback The purpose of constructive feedback is to give feedback to an individual […]