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When Can You Dismiss Employees for Inappropriate Behaviour Outside Work

19/09/2023

Employers have limited grounds to dictate their employees’ behaviour outside of work. This understanding emphasises the importance of personal autonomy and privacy in individuals’ lives beyond the workplace. Once an individual’s working hours are over, they rightfully claim that time as their own. At this point, the level of control exerted by the employer significantly…

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The Push from Remote Work to The Office, Is It for The Best?

18/08/2023

A host of companies have recently asked their employees to work more from the office. During the days of the pandemic, working from home was a necessity for many. However, now there’s a big push from companies to get their employees back into the office. The push from remote work to the office, is it

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Do You Have The 10-Year Career Change Itch?

09/08/2023

A new survey of 5,000 employees in the UK has revealed that the average age of workers looking to change careers is 31 nationally. Regardless of age, of the workers surveyed, a quarter responded they were considering a career change in the ‘not-too-distant’ future. Half of those asked had already changed careers and the majority

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Why do over half of employees get the Sunday Scaries

Reasons over half of employees get the ‘Sunday Scaries’?

21/07/2023

Work can be stressful for many people, but not all work stress is during work time, sometimes it spills over into personal time. A phenomenon known as ‘Sunday scaries’ is anxiety the day before returning to work. Currys carried out research to find out what the most common reasons were that over half of employees

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The Future of AI in the Workplace

13/07/2023

The rapid advancement of AI technology is reshaping the future of the workplace in profound ways. From automation to machine learning, AI has the potential to revolutionise industries and transform how we work. While there are concerns about job displacement, the integration of AI into the workforce presents significant opportunities for productivity enhancement and creating

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effective strategies for managing staff conflict

Managing Staff Conflict: Expert Strategies for Effective Resolution

28/06/2023

As a manager, it is inevitable that at some point you will encounter conflicts among staff members. Whether it’s disagreements over tasks, personality clashes, or differences in work styles, as a manager, it is your responsibility to handle these conflicts effectively. Failing to address conflicts can lead to tension, decreased productivity and increased staff turnover.

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Ways to Show Your Support For LGBTQ+ Colleagues

14/06/2023

The UK is one of the safest places for the LGBTQ+ community to live. However, discrimination in the workplace can still be an issue. A Trades Union Congress poll found that 1 in 5 companies do not have policies to support LGBTQ+ colleagues. International law firm White & Case asked their LGBTQ+ colleagues and friends

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Is My Workplace Toxic? As A Manager What Can I Do About It?

19/05/2023

Workplaces that are toxic can cause problems for both employers and employees. They can lead to reduced effectiveness, job dissatisfaction, disengagement and lower productivity. As a manager, it is important to recognise these issues and promote positivity in the workplace. Now it’s time to ask yourself, “Is my workplace toxic?” If it is, we give

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10 Interview Red Flags That Are A Turn Off For Job Candidates

25/04/2023

Over 70% of millennial and Gen Z job seekers have admitted to having “new-job regret”, and 20% stated they would quit their new job within a month if the job was not what they had hoped for, 40% would only work for two to six months in a new job before quitting. This information comes

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The Happiest Jobs with the Highest Pay in the UK

27/02/2023

Welfare at work has come a long way in recent years; organisations are taking more steps to protect their employees’ wellbeing. In the last few years there has been a huge interest in mental health and happiness. To find out which industries and job sectors have the highest level of welfare, Phoenix Health & Safety

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