Part of running a successful venture is having an acceptable annual leave policy and knowing how to manage staff absence for medical appointments and other reasons. These Knowledge Hub articles offer help, guidance and information on this area of employee management and HR.
How Flexible Work Policies Ease School Holidays
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Employees with school-age children can find the summer holidays a challenge. Here's how employers can make the most of flexible working arrangements to ease that all-important work-life balance.
A Guide to April 2020 Employment Law Changes
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Employment law specialist Paula Fisher provides insight into the 2020 Employment Law Changes that will affect every employer in the UK, along with highlighting how UK SMEs can prepare
The Benefits of Employee Mental Health Breaks
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It’s an employer’s duty to ensure that their employees have the opportunity to address their mental health. Here's how offering mental health breaks could benefit both your staff and business
Annual Leave: Lessons From the Ryanair Debacle
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With Ryanair blaming flight cancellations on a change to its holiday year, what has it taught other employers about managing their employees' annual leave?
Shared Parental Leave: a Guide for Employers
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The UK government introduced shared parental leave in 2015, offering parents a more flexible childcare arrangement. But what does it all mean for employers?
How to Find and Maintain Work-Life Balance
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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is notoriously difficult for entrepreneurs. But it's not impossible. Here's how you can find your perfect balance
How Much Maternity Leave Do You Give Staff?
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It's vital that employers know how much maternity and paternity leave is legally required for employees. Learn more here about signing time off for a baby
2 Tips for Managing Sick Leave and GP Visits
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Check whether you can force an employee to take sick leave and whether people need to clock-off for GP visits.
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