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Blog November 21, 2024The Bradford Factor: why you should avoid using it in isolation
If you’re in HR, you’ve definitely heard of ‘The Bradford Factor’. Developed in the 1980s by the...
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Templates November 19, 2024Return to work interview template
Our HR Policy team created this four-page Word document to assist your return to work interviews by providing a list of questions to cover during the meeting.
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Templates November 19, 2024Absence policy template
This nine-page Word document is designed to be a full-fledged absence policy you can download, put on your company letterhead, and edit to suit your business.
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Blog November 14, 2024How employers can help close the gender pain gap
A recent study by Nurofen brings to light a troubling issue surrounding the current state of women’s health at work, with a staggering 20% of women say that having their pain dismissed at work has negatively impacted their careers.
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Blog October 24, 2024Supporting employees with carer responsibilities
With over 5 million working carers in the UK alone, how can you, as an employer, help ensure they don't burnout?
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Webinars October 17, 2024Expert tips to shrink absenteeism
Join our upcoming HR Masterclass, an advanced webinar designed to help you tackle absenteeism with proven strategies and tools.
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Past webinars October 17, 2024Effective absence management
Watch our HR Fundamentals webinar, where you'll gain the tools and insights needed to navigate the complexities of absence management.
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Blog August 1, 2024Six ways you can tackle the recent rise of absenteeism
Have you noticed more empty desks in your office lately? Explore six key strategies to help you tackle the rise of absenteeism in your workplace.
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Blog July 26, 2024Navigating grief at work: how to handle the death of a colleague
Suffering from bereavement is a difficult time in anyone’s life, especially if the person you have lost is a close work colleague or friend. Dealing with grief can impact someone physically, emotionally, and psychologically, leaving long-lasting scars that might affect their ability to do their job.
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Blog July 25, 2024Supporting an employee who has suffered a bereavement
Most people will experience the death of someone they know at some point during their working lives. In the last year, 24% of the working population in Britain has experienced a bereavement, which equates to 7.9 million people.
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Blog May 19, 2024How to handle employees wanting time off work to attend a wedding
The UK has seen a rise of 1-in-3 couples choosing a mid-week wedding during the past seven years, with the most popular day being Thursday.
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Blog May 7, 2024How to calculate holiday pay: an employer’s guide
Is calculating worker holiday pay driving you round the bend? Feel like you’re owed a holiday just for getting your head around it? Check out our employer's guide to holiday pay calculations to make some sense of it all.
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