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 […]
Can You Live Chat With HMRC – How To Talk To HMRC
As a business owner it’s likely that you’ll need to talk to HMRC at some point. And if you’ve had to deal with HMRC in the past then you’ll know that different departments prefer to be contacted in different ways – which can make reaching out especially difficult. Live chat is available for different things […]
How Long Can You Be On Sick Leave Before Dismissal? UK Law For Employers
Excessive absence is more than fair grounds for dismissal, but when it’s due to ill health, an employee has extended protections. Still, no set framework dictates a timeline of when you can dismiss for sickness absence – it’s a grey area that requires you to tally and make your own decision. But how do you […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Does Tax Work With 2 Jobs UK
Tax on a second job may seem complicated at first, but it doesn’t need to be. A second job is a reality for many, but you may need to pay tax on the combined income of both jobs when they exceed your tax free personal allowance (£12,570 in the 2024/25 tax year). The PAYE system […]
What Is On A Payslip UK?
Payslips, either physical or electronic, must be provided to all employees in the UK each time they are paid according to the law in the UK. The payslips should include all variable deductions such as tax and national insurance contributions, pension contributions, student loan repayments, and show the employee exactly what their take-home pay is […]
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, […]
What Would You Bring To The Company? – Key Interview Questions Answered
“What can you bring to the company?” is one of the most commonly asked questions during a job interview – contrary to popular belief, it’s neither a trick question nor a generic one to fill time. It’s designed to test prospective employees’ knowledge of the company while showcasing their skills in a value proposition. This, […]
What Are The Benefits Of Positive Discrimination In The Workplace?
Positive discrimination is when a person receives favourable treatment, usually because they are from an underrepresented group in society. In the workplace, this is common in the recruitment process for example, for companies to increase equality. But is positive discrimination legal? Well, actually, this is still considered a form of discrimination which is illegal in […]
The Importance of Human Resource Management: How Does HR Add Value?
Human resource management is a job sector that has expanded rapidly in recent years, but it is still fairly overlooked. Human resources is not a revenue-generating role and is often outsourced rather than being recruited in-house for its ability to boost and manage employee satisfaction. But how does human resources do this? In this article, […]
