Bullying and victimisation in the workplace are two of the most common but often misunderstood issues employers face. Bullying is not just raised voices or the occasional disagreement. It is persistent behaviour that humiliates, intimidates, or undermines an employee. Victimisation occurs when someone is treated unfairly for raising a concern or supporting a colleague who
“What is a settlement agreement?” is a question more and more employers are asking, as we’ve supported countless businesses with managing people out of their organisation. Recently, we’ve seen a growing use of settlement agreements to conclude matters in a way that enables employees to leave with dignity, while helping employers avoid lengthy internal employee
Many of us will have seen countless grievances, complaints, impossible working relationships and personality clashes at work. I expect we have all seen the effects these can bring about too – negative tension, stress, despair, poor morale, demotivated staff, increased sick absence levels and decreased productivity. Try some Workplace Mediation as medication! Finding A Resolution
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
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
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
