We’ve all heard the horror stories of family run businesses resulting in horrendous bust ups and complete estrangement. Yet there are others that are tremendously successful and last for generations. What is the secret of success within the Organisational Design for a family run business? Family Business Grievances Over the years we’ve dealt with a
There’s been a lot of press recently about religious wear with some French Mayors causing controversy by banning ‘burkinis’ on the beaches and some countries going as far as banning face covering such as depicted above. Other ‘interested’ parties are seeking action against Islamic clothing in general. Have you considered the impact on your workplace
How many of us were in HR when the Data Protection Act was introduced in 1998? It certainly made us wonder what was in a Personnel file and probably opened our eyes when we got around to checking them. Of course it had been around since 1984 but was updated in 1998 to create a
Many people are of the belief that to uphold a disciplinary allegation and give any sort of formal sanction (including dismissal), they need to prove ‘beyond all reasonable doubt’ that the offence was committed. This really is NOT the case. Internal investigations for disciplinary matters are not the same as criminal proceedings. Employers need to
The use of social media as a recruitment tool is well known, but does everyone realise it’s also great for ‘interviewing’ and ‘reviewing’? I know many a recruiting manager who will check an individual’s Facebook or Linkedin profile as part of the screening process. Why wouldn’t they? After all it will tell us an awful
You’ve made the decision to advertise a job, but you know that a critical issue in the appointment of whoever you choose is that they deliver the goods, otherwise their appointment may well be a waste of time and money. What’s the Right Option for You? Whichever the option, make sure your employment contract reflects
It used to be so simple didn’t it? Work, fill up pension pot, take retirement at 60 or 65, draw pension and take endless holidays. Not so nowadays. Some would say that the way we work leads to multiple careers, several pensions and/or Insurance policies and a ‘live for today’ attitude. The demographics also mean
So, it’s Monday morning again and one of your team has called in sick. Apparently, they twisted their ankle playing rugby over the weekend – and this isn’t the first time. In fact, it’s the fourth similar absence this year. As a manager, you want to support your team’s health and well-being, including their hobbies
In today’s workplace, equality isn’t optional — it’s essential. With legislation around discrimination, bullying, and harassment continually evolving, many employers have introduced equality policies to show commitment to fair treatment. But here’s the truth: simply having a policy on paper is not enough. Why Equality Policies Need More Than a Tick-Box Approach Introducing any policy,
When change is on the horizon at work, how you communicate with your employees can make or break the process. Whatever the change, one crucial step is often overlooked: taking time to talk to the staff affected. Consultation Builds Trust and Engagement We don’t mean negotiating every detail. We mean consulting, listening, and letting employees
