Why are employment probation reviews so important?
The government is proposing radical reforms to employment law in the soon to be implemented Employment Rights Bill. The house of lords has suggested replacing the day one right unfair dismissal protection with a six-month qualifying period, the government prefers 9 months, but employers can choose 6 months and extend if needed. What does the revised […]
Effective Performance Management
A lot has been happening in the world of HR recently, particularly with the focus on the Government’s Employment Rights Bill roadmap which was published in July. However, aside from that normal day-to-day people management continues on. So as a change of pace, this blog will cover something a little different, performance management, target setting […]
The Importance of staff training and Induction processes.
Why is staff training important? Given the latest increases to National Minimum wage and National Insurance it can be tempting to reduce training budgets or cut spending on staff training. However, with the potential consequences for employers given the changes that Employment Rights Bill will introduce, particularly Day 1 unfair dismissal rights, it’s now more […]
Ban on Controversial Non-Disclosure Agreements silencing abuse – proposed reforms to NDA
What is a non-disclosure agreement, and what is it used for? Non-disclosure agreements, (NDA) are often used by employers to stop an employee, worker or even a prospective candidate from sharing information, an NDA can also be referred to as a ‘confidentiality clause’. NDA’s are used to keep business related information confidential, to protect a […]