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Zero hours contracts … do they deserve such bad press???
Zero hours contracts often get bad press. With their links to the gig economy, they are often portrayed as unscrupulous employers taking advantage of the most vulnerable workers. There is no doubt that they can be misused, particularly if they are seen as a way for...
Wellbeing and the importance of taking a break
We’ve been some recording some podcasts with CDI Alliance looking at the topic of wellbeing (more on this to follow!), and one of the things we’ve talked about is the importance of setting boundaries in our work and in our lives. One area we know people struggle is in...
Onboarding
We all know that recruiting can be a time-consuming and expensive process, so it makes sense that once you have an offer accepted and a new employee ready to start, you do all you can to make sure it works well. It can be helpful to think of the onboarding process in...
The Power of Curiosity
“I’ve got a problem!” What’s your initial reaction to hearing that? “Haven’t we all!” “What do you need?” “Let me help?” “Again!?....” I hold my hands up: I have an inbuilt desire to help others! I’ve learned over the years the best way to help isn't about diving in...
Mental Health in the workplace – Six ways to reduce stress, anxiety and burnout
Supporting employee mental health has always been important, however the Covid-19 pandemic has brought it into sharp focus with changes in the way we work and live. The result has been much more blurred lines between our personal and professional lives often...
THE CHANGING FACE OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY LEGISLATION
The Equality Act When I first started working in Human Resources (way back in the last century!) there were three key pieces of equality legislation: the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975, the Race Relations Act of 1976, and the “new” Disability Discrimination Act of...
A look at Organisational Development
Organisational Development, often referred to as ‘OD’ for short, can sometimes seem a bit of a mystery to people in terms of what it is! So this month we are going to take a look at what this might involve and how it can benefit your organisation. The broad focus of...
Mediation
If you have ever been in involved in a workplace conflict or grievance you will know the costs that come with it: personal - not many of us enjoy conflict or even having difficult conversations, and conflict at work can lead to people dreading each day. If this...
Managing Sickness Absence
Managing sickness absence is often challenging, finding a way to balance being compassionate and recognising a duty of care to an individual, with the practical limits of what a business can sustain. This can be particularly true in small teams or businesses where...
Difficult Conversations
There are not many of us who find it easy to deliver a difficult message - one we know the other person won’t want to hear. Most of us don’t like hurting other people’s feelings, and we can be worried about how the other person will react.This means in a work context,...