How To Develop A Cohesive Work Environment
Cohesion is very important in any workspace, whether it be an office environment or a less traditional place of work. Creating a cohesive work environment – where all employees work well together, feel valued, and contribute to success – from the very beginning is far easier to achieve than trying to fix the issues and […]
Return To Work Interview Questions: Examples And Advice For Sickness Interviews
When an employee returns to work following a sickness absence, it’s your duty as an employer to ensure their transition back to work is smooth. Conduct a return to work after sickness interview with your employee to ensure they are fit to be back. The details of this sickness interview should be outlined in your […]
Terminating Apprenticeship Early: Employee & Employer Rights
Ending an apprenticeship has unique challenges, but the overall difficulty of the process depends on what kind of apprenticeship contract it is. When you take on an apprentice, you are no doubt made aware that this is a low-skilled worker that will be conducting on-the-job learning, and you have a joint responsibility with the training […]
Contracted Hours Not Being Met? Employer And Employee Rights
The number of hours that are to be worked by an employee is outlined in the employment contract, including their pay, bonuses and compensation for overtime work. However, there are situations that, either by design or circumstance. So what happens when, as an employer, you find contracted hours not being met? In this article, RealBusiness […]
Benefits Of Working Part Time vs Full Time
Part time workers and full time workers have long been embroiled in a competition over who has the most benefits. From holidays to pay, better work life balance to overtime pay, there are varying benefits to both styles of work and you need to consider them all as a business owner so you can offer […]
How To Become An Estate Agent – Find Out Here
If you are looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, then being an estate agent might be perfect for you. As an estate agent, you will have the opportunity to work in close contact with people, take care of their properties and help them make important decisions that could really change their […]
What Does A Competitive Salary Mean?
If you’re a new business owner thinking about putting up a job description for new talent, then you’ll want to offer a competitive salary range. But what is a competitive salary? How can you stand out in job adverts to offer a salary that attracts the best talent and keeps them with you? The problem […]
Utilising Social Media Platforms as a Networking Tool
Your online personal brand is a key tool in your networking arsenal. Your social media profiles act as your landing pages for employers and connections.
Should You Hire Part-Time Or Full-Time Employees?
Hiring new staff is a process that should never be taken lightly, no matter what type of business you run. Whether you’re hiring sales assistants or support staff, you should ensure that you choose the right people for the job and have an employment structure in place that is mutually beneficial. One of the biggest […]
What Does Salary OTE Mean?
An OTE salary might be something you’ve heard of before in business, but not many people know what it is or if it’s suitable for their business. In basic terms, OTE stands for On-Target-Earnings (or On-Track-Earnings). It’s essentially a way of measuring how much an individual could earn when you factor in your base salaries […]
What To Do When HR Is Not On Your Side
Human resources (HR) won’t always be on your side when you’ve got an issue at work. This could be for a variety of reasons, but in some cases it may simply be because your HR department is simply ignoring you. If your company’s HR team aren’t working with you to solve issues in your workplace, […]
How Long Does Gross Misconduct Stay On Your Record?
Gross misconduct refers to actions or behaviours by employees that are considered a serious breach of the employment contract, bad enough to lose trust in an employee entirely. These actions can be anything from theft to outright violence. The immediate disciplinary action is usually summary dismissal, otherwise known as instant dismissal, where the employee is […]
