How Are Businesses Adapting for Disabled Workers

January 24, 2018


There are currently an estimated 10 million people in the UK who are registered as disabled. While at one time there was very little help, support and understanding of disabilities, we’ve thankfully come a long way since then. Now, those with disabilities have exactly the same rights as anyone else, including a right to work.

Businesses are now required to ensure they have made reasonable adjustments for workers with disabilities. So, what does this mean and how are businesses adapting for disabled workers?

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10 Things to Consider Before Hiring an Employee

January 19, 2018


Hiring can be tough. Often there are a ton of applications, and distinguishing the right candidate from two similar backgrounds of experience is not for the faint of heart. In addition, the wrong candidate can prove to be an expensive mistake in terms of time and money.

On the other hand, a correctly hired employee becomes an invaluable asset. A new member that acclimates well to the environment adds character, morale, and productivity. Below we will go through some tips on how to hire for better results.

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How to Handle Your Business After a DUI Incident

January 16, 2018


Drink driving is a consequential crime in the US, and every year over one million people are arrested for drunk driving. A DUI is tough for anyone to overcome, and it can feel like even more of a problem if you are a business owner. You may be wondering if the DUI will affect your business, and it is likely that you are worried that you have damaged your businesses image. Thankfully it is entirely possible to recover your business. Here is how to handle your business after a DUI.

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How to Deal with Domestic Violence Issues in the Workplace

January 4, 2018


Individuals who are victims of domestic violence suffer from extreme physical, emotional and mental pain. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the likelihood of people suffering from domestic violence is one in every four women, while one in 10 men will experience it. It is reported that about 21 percent of full time employed adults claim that they suffered from an abusive relationship. The effects of the abuse that they get from their partners can be felt as well in the workplace. This makes it vital for employers to have a contingency plan on how to deal with employees that are victims of domestic violence. Here are the following things that the company consider in crafting the company’s way of dealing with domestic violence.

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How the Workplace is Changing with Growth in Technology

December 21, 2017


By 2019, we will see that over two-thirds of the UK’s population will be smartphone users, and this is a result of the world becoming extremely reliant on technology. In January 2017, the Labour Force Survey found that there were 31.85 million people in employment. When there are 10.55 million more smartphones per user than there are employees in the UK, it becomes clear how and why the smartphone has changed our day-to-day working practices — but is it for better or for worse?

Something which is not advised by healthcare professionals; research has proven that seven out of ten people who are aged 18-24 check their mobile device through the middle of the night. This post-digital generation are likely to shape the way smartphones are incorporated into working practices in the future.

But why could it be a beneficial idea to allow the younger generation to use their smartphones in the workplace?

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Services That Can Help You Land Your Dream Job After Being Laid Off

December 19, 2017


Let’s face it: it’s not something fun, but the reality of working life these days is that no matter how good you are at your job or how hard you work, there can come times when you’re let go by your employer. Industries can evolve and companies fail to catch up; finances can be inappropriately juggled; new management can decide to radically change company structure; and many other situations can occur that mean people are laid off in droves.

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Top 5 Common Examples of Misconduct in Workplace You Must Address

December 17, 2017


There are always those employees who act like they are irreplaceable at the workplace. Coming into work late, leaving early, failing to meet deadlines and worst of all, being rude to fellow colleagues. Employers are often tempted to fire such individuals but are significantly uninformed about what the law states.

So when exactly are you allowed to sack an employee who is behaving inappropriately? Dismissals without notice (or summary dismissals) are occasionally acceptable by law when acts of gross misconduct are committed by an employee. There are 5 common examples of gross misconduct.

Here are 5 instances of employee misconduct that should be addressed:

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A Safety Guide for Small Business Manufacturing Facility

December 15, 2017


Security and safety are important concerns in any workplace setting, but the proportions grow exponentially in manufacturing facilities. As hard as you and your site safety team work to create and maintain a safe and secure work environment, the fact is that working around heavy machinery and large equipment with large moving parts is necessary but incredibly dangerous without proper rules, regulations and strict compliance.

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Is Sexual Harassment Training Always Effective?

December 8, 2017


Not only should HR professionals know what works when it comes to assembling a compliance training group for sexual harassment, they should also know why such training fails. Such information can be instrumental in facilitating a safer workplace where employees feel they are heard and one in which employees are well-educated about acceptable behavior regarding sexual harassment. When approaching such a major issue, it’ s best to be well-aware of both sides of the spectrum.

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What Do You Need to Prepare Before Starting Recruitment Process

December 8, 2017


Employees are the biggest assets to any business. The growth of your business depends highly on the performance of your employees, both as individuals and as a team. Filling key positions with the right people are critically important, especially if you want your business to remain competitive on the market.

Recruitment is never a simple task to handle, but there are ways to increase your chances of finding the perfect candidates for the positions you’re trying to fill. Here are some of the things to prepare before starting your recruitment process.

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