An employee is becoming increasingly withdrawn and you’re worried about their wellbeing. However, despite your best efforts to try to help them, they won’t open up to you. Can your concerns be voiced
to their next of kin?
Published 09.04.2015
Bad body odour is the most disliked personal hygiene problem - 70% of employees say it’s their top bugbear. If you receive a complaint about someone’s BO, what’s the best way to tackle it?
Published 12.09.2017
Between 12 June and 13 July 2014, some of us will be gripped by World Cup fever. What personnel-type headaches could this event present for you and how can you manage them effectively?
Published 21.05.2014
Let’s suppose that an employee has told you about some unexpected bad news they’ve received. It’s important that you react in the right way so what’s the best way to handle this delicate situation?
Published 14.05.2015
Let’s suppose that you have an employee who can only be described as hot-headed - no matter how you raise problems with them, they invariably lose their temper. What’s the best way to deal with this
type of situation?
Published 09.10.2013
Several staff have complained about a colleague who has developed a body odour problem. It’s been suggested that a can of deodorant is left on their desk one night. Why is this a bad idea and what
should you do instead?
Published 24.05.2012
With a number of major sporting events on the horizon, an employee has asked if they can organise a sweepstake or two. Sounds OK but could their fun and games land you on the wrong side of the law?
Published 18.06.2012
An employee has sent you an e-mail in which they’ve listed a number of things they are “unhappy about” but it’s difficult to tell whether they are simply letting off steam or raising a formal
grievance. What should you do?
Published 30.01.2015
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
One of your employees has just been signed off sick by their GP. A colleague claims that as they are considered to be unfit for work you can’t make any attempt to contact them. Is this really true?
Published 09.05.2014