It’s been reported that Leicester Police is offering all its employees “workplace banter training” at a cost of £450 per head. This is an unusual step, but is it something you should be doing too?
Published 09.10.2018
Complaints are being made about the state of an employee’s work area - their desk and the space around it can only be described as chaotic. What’s the best way to tackle this problem and ensure that
any improvement is permanent?
Published 21.12.2016
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
Like many employers this year, you might be holding a virtual annual party. As employees attend these social events from their own homes, is their behaviour your concern?
Published 04.12.2020
One of your employees routinely receives personal calls on your business landline during the working day. The most frequent caller is their elderly mother who often stays on the phone for ages. How
can you put a stop to this?
Published 16.11.2016
In May 2018 Careerbuilder.com released its findings into the top excuses given by employees for lateness. What else did its research into tardiness reveal and can persistent lateness give you grounds
for dismissal?
Published 08.06.2018
Apparently, at least one in five employees have sex with a colleague during lunch breaks, with Mondays being the most popular day. If your employees are caught in the act at work, does it justify
disciplinary action?
Published 25.02.2020
One of your employees has been displaying what can only be described as a “bad attitude” and you’ve had enough. Formal action is on the cards but is this a misconduct or capability issue?
Published 08.03.2018
An employee has recently gone through a messy relationship breakup. Unfortunately, it’s affecting their work and starting to disrupt the team. You’re sympathetic but need them to get a grip. What’s
the best way to handle it?
Published 20.09.2017
The Court of Appeal has ruled that an employer was vicariously liable for an employee’s injuries after he was punched by his boss at a private party. Does this mean that you’re now accountable for
all incidents outside of work?
Published 08.11.2018