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In professional settings, conflicts are usually inevitable. When faced with a grievance, many people instinctively think of formal procedures to resolve the matter. But what if there was an alternative approach to dealing with a grievance that is less formal, more collaborative, and potentially more effective?
Ah, the work Christmas party. A time of celebration, festive cheer, and… well, the potential for workplace disaster. While the idea of a holiday bash might sound like a chance to unwind with colleagues, for many it can quickly turn into a minefield.
For decades, the annual performance appraisal has been a staple of corporate life. Every year, employees would prepare for a meeting with their manager to review their performance, discuss achievements, set goals for the future, and, of course, potentially receive a salary increase.
With the new Labour government in power, they have quickly moved to deliver on their promise of major reforms to workers' rights. Recently, they introduced the Employment Rights Bill, which they’ve described as the most significant overhaul of workers’ rights in a generation.

The build up is complete and the decision is made. Some poor unsuspecting soul is about to be ejected from the programme on what appears to be a minor misunderstanding or a behavioural faux pas. Putting to one side the board room and workplace behaviours, programme producers are, of course, quite entitled to portray it

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

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

So yet again, it’s Monday morning and one of your team has called to say that they were playing rugby over the weekend and they’ve twisted their ankle. Their absence may last for a few days. It’s the fourth time this has happened this year, and for you as a manager, it’s now having a

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