Many employers that conduct exit interviews with departing employees don’t get the most out of the process. What should you be discussing during these informal meetings to gain the maximum benefit?
Published 09.12.2015
An employee is working out their notice period and it’s obvious that they are starting to take it too easy. For example, their timekeeping is questionable and the standard of their work has dropped.
How should you deal with this?
Published 25.01.2017
Like most employers, you probably conduct exit interviews for departing employees. What if an employee raises a complaint during such an interview. Should you automatically trigger your grievance
procedure?
Published 29.11.2016
An employee was due back from holiday at the beginning of the week. However, they didn’t turn up or make contact. If there’s no sign of them by Friday, can you assume they’ve quit and terminate their
employment?
Published 22.09.2014
An employee recently tendered their written resignation. But they’ve now asked to withdraw it. Must you agree to this request or can it be refused? And what if their notice had been given verbally,
would the position be any different?
Published 10.01.2011
Out of the blue, an employee has tendered their resignation. You don’t want to lose them, so you asked that they “think about things for a few days”. If they end up sticking by their initial
decision, when will their resignation take effect?
Published 13.12.2013
A key employee has just resigned out of the blue and you would like to see if you can persuade them to change their mind. What are the options in this situation and how far should you go in your
attempts?
Published 10.03.2016
An employee has recently resigned. The trouble is that they’ve decided to give more than their contractual notice period which doesn’t suit you. Do you have to work to their agenda, or can you insist
that they abide by your terms?
Published 11.03.2011
Whilst you can’t enquire about an older employee’s intention to retire, you may encourage them to keep you informed of their plans. Is there any way to ensure an advance notice of retirement is a
binding resignation?
Published 20.11.2014
Some disgruntled ex-employees have been known to try to seek revenge on their employer. So what precautions can you take to limit the damage an individual might try to inflict on your business, or
its reputation?
Published 14.12.2011