An employee recently lost a pet. Unfortunately, the bereavement has hit them rather badly and the situation is now affecting the quality of their work. How should you handle it?
Published 12.04.2018
One of your female employees is getting married soon. Unfortunately, she’s going over the top and won’t stop talking about her forthcoming wedding. How do you handle it?
Published 14.04.2016
An employee is becoming increasingly withdrawn and you’re worried about their wellbeing.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
You’ve received a complaint from several employees about a colleague who has bad body odour. Unfortunately, this becomes unbearable in the hotter months. What’s the best way to approach this tricky
situation?
Published 04.05.2023
One of your employees is incredibly moody - one day it’s all sweetness and smiles, the next you could get your head bitten off or be completely ignored. What’s the best way to deal with this type of
behaviour?
Published 06.10.2016
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
Research shows that the average UK employee loses 8.5 days’ work every year due to poor sleep. As a result, employers are being encouraged to help their employees get better shut eye. What can you do
specifically?
Published 22.04.2016
One of your employees routinely bursts into tears at the slightest problem. Not only is this behaviour disruptive to your workplace, other staff have started to complain about the situation. What’s
the best way to tackle it?
Published 24.09.2012
An experienced employee has just announced plans to retire and you will be sad to see them go. But what steps can you take to retain their knowledge so your business derives the benefits?
Published 15.03.2017
You’ve received a number of complaints from staff about a colleague who has a rather revolting personal habit - he constantly picks his nose. What’s the best way to tackle this unpleasant situation?
Published 15.12.2014