Handling grievances
A fair grievance process helps employers deal with concerns properly, reduce tension and reach practical outcomes without making matters worse.
Using mediation at work
Employment mediation can help employers deal with workplace conflict early, reduce the need for formal processes and support more constructive working relationships.
Getting appeals right
A fair appeal process gives employees the chance to challenge a decision and gives employers the opportunity to review matters properly before issues escalate.
Understanding welfare meetings during sickness absence
Welfare meetings can help employers stay in touch during sickness absence, offer support and keep conversations open without creating unnecessary pressure.
The benefits of engaging occupational health
Occupational health can help employers manage absence more confidently, support employees properly and make fair, informed decisions about adjustments and return to work.
Managing short and long‑term sickness
Sickness absence is one of those areas of people management where good intentions can sometimes lead to poor outcomes.
How to support employees with mental health issues
Mental health is not the taboo it used to be. But that doesn’t mean all employers understand the importance of how to manage mental health among employees.
What HR challenge are businesses facing?
As well as recruiting, retaining talent is a big concern for business. Recruitment is one of the biggest costs for companies. Retaining the best talent is, therefore, crucial in economically-challenging times.
How to handle conflict at work
Conflict between supervisors and employees often starts through the power imbalance between supervisors and those in their team. Tension builds up over job duties and expectations.
5 ways to engage with teams working remotely
Keeping your team connected across different locations is more than just arranging extra Zoom or Teams calls. It’s about creating consistency, building trust and knowing how to spot problems early.