The HQ Trivia app is a daily quiz game in which players can win cash prizes. Trouble is it’s played at a time when your staff should be working. How can you manage the potential issues?
Published 18.05.2018
Some employees have complained about the distraction caused by personal mobile phones used during working hours. As a result, you’ve decided to introduce a mobile phone policy. What are the key areas
that it should cover?
Published 11.01.2007
Each time you see a particular employee, a mobile phone is glued to their ear and it’s clear the conversation isn’t work-related. As they are focused on personal matters, can you deduct the length of
their calls from their pay?
Published 14.05.2012
You’ve noticed that some employees are often glued to their mobile phones. Whilst you understand they may need to respond to the odd message or make an urgent call, it’s really impacting
productivity. Can you ban personal mobile phone use at work?
Published 06.09.2023
Since December 2003 it’s been a criminal offence to use a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving. But are you aware of the most recent legal changes? If not, what do you need to know to stay on the
right side of the law?
Published 28.06.2007
One major staff bugbear is sitting near a colleague who’s eating at their desk. However, apart from employee relations and hygiene, there’s another good reason why this activity should be banned.
What is it?
Published 18.06.2015
You suspect that one (or more) of your employees is participating in online gambling whilst at work. Apart from the possibility of becoming addicted, and their work suffering, how can you clamp down
on this behaviour?
Published 22.03.2007
Many employees take work-issued equipment, such as mobile phones and laptops, with them on holiday. If your device is lost or stolen abroad, can a claim be made on the employee’s travel insurance?
Published 26.02.2019
One of your employees talks non-stop all day long and her mundane chatter is incredibly distracting (not to mention boring) for those around her. What’s the best way to tackle this type of problem?
Published 23.03.2015