YES! If an employee can prove (by way of a fit note from a medical professional) that they were unfit for work for all or part of their annual leave, they are entitled to re-take that annual leave at a later date. Of course, that means that they will be on sick leave for the […]
Dealing with long term sickness – the importance of communication
Long term sickness absences are unavoidable yet they can cause just as much pain to the employer as the employee. Both parties feel frustrated and can find the situation difficult to manage. Our top tip for employers handling long term sickness absence can really help you to manage the challenges that these situations can bring. […]
Candidate Experience – Onboarding
The most nerve-racking part of starting a new job is the first day, so here are some ways for you to make this as enjoyable as possible for your new starter. Onboarding This part of the process includes that awful time between interview and starting in a new job. Just prior to interview there is […]
Candidate Experience – Post-interview
Probably one of the most important steps for a candidate in the recruitment process is post interview, here we will talk a little about how you can help make the process less stressful even if you are giving bad news. Post interview This is the stage where you as an employer can make the biggest […]
Candidate Experience – Pre-interview
As we discussed in the last post, the application process can turn applicants off so make sure it is engaging and not too complicated. Today we will talk a bit about pre-interview and how to make this an engaging part of the process for the candidate. Pre-interview Consider the information you include when inviting candidates […]
Candidate Experience – Application Process
Last time we talked about the research a candidate might do before applying for a position with your company, today we will run through the application process. Application process This is the step that can be most frustrating and can cause many candidates to lost interest. You should consider how much information you need from […]
Candidate Experience – Research
For you as an employer the decision to recruit is a big one. There are so many challenges to consider, cost, time to recruit and train and concerns over finding the right person for your business. As an employer do you ever think about the candidate experience? If not, you are missing a trick in […]
Saying thanks
This week sees Thanksgiving being celebrated in America and whist we don’t celebrate it here, it is a perfect time to say thanks! As an employer do you say thanks to employees? There are some who think thanks is not needed after all it is their job and they get paid, surely that’s enough. But […]
Secret Santa – love it or loathe it?
In offices and workplaces across the UK employees are thinking about Secret Santa gifts. It can be a great way to spread a little Christmas cheer and doesn’t have to be expensive, but it can be a source of conflict. Picture the scene, you have organised a Secret Santa, followed all of our advice below […]
Christmas Party Secrets
Love them or loathe them, works Christmas parties are as much a part of our business life as emails, technology and #cakefriday. In recent years, we have seen a number of businesses opt for a Christmas lunch or a hamper type gift which are very neat ways of avoiding the whole party issue. If you […]
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