Younger staff often think that their older colleagues are “behind the times”. But this group of employees has something money can’t buy: life and work experience. So how can you benefit from them
becoming workplace mentors?
Published 20.06.2011
With rising unemployment, it’s easy to think that skilled staff could be replaced quickly if they leave. Yet, the reality could be quite different. So how can “succession planning” help you avoid
future skills gaps in your workforce?
Published 13.04.2012
You’ve recently asked one of your employees to carry out some new tasks as part of their job role, but they are refusing to do them. What’s the legal position here and how should you handle their
refusal?
Published 07.03.2019
An employee is telling anyone who will listen how he intends to vote in the EU Referendum. He’s fully entitled to his political opinion but you don’t want any controversial debates in your workplace.
What’s the answer?
Published 10.03.2016
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
You want to dismiss a 68-year-old employee but your employment contracts don’t state a retirement age. As you didn’t go through the statutory retirement procedure when they were 65, should you just
make them redundant instead?
Published 05.03.2009
Numerous employers have lost tribunal claims simply because they couldn’t prove an employee knew about their policies and procedures. But with one easy exercise you can stay on the right side of the
law. What is it?
Published 09.09.2011
Even though the default retirement age of 65 has been abolished, employees can still opt to retire voluntarily. But how do you bring this sensitive subject up without giving any hint of “age
discrimination”?
Published 18.05.2011
One of your employees has just been banned from driving after committing a criminal offence. Does this give you an automatic right to dismiss them? If not, what must you do?
Published 01.02.2016