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Leave and absence
The unpredictability of staff absence can make it a challenging HR task—and a costly one. The average UK worker is absent almost seven days annually, costing employers an average of £554 in sick pay. Yet although 87% of organisations collect ...
Sick Leave
It’s a fact of life that sometimes people get sick. Even with taking every precaution, there’s a risk of illness. When that happens, and an employee needs time off, your business needs to be prepared. Any loss of resource can mean reduced ...
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How HR can influence employee teamwork
Employee collaboration is a goal for most businesses, and the benefits and importance of effective teamwork are rarely disputed. ...
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Employee bonus schemes
If you offer staff extra pay for performing to a certain level, they’ll feel well rewarded and try harder to reach that level in future. Employee ...
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How to bring employees back to work after COVID-19 lockdown
Now that the UK government is easing lockdown measures in the coronavirus pandemic, your business can start to bring staff back to work. You may ...
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What is age discrimination?
The Equality Act 2010 states that it's unlawful to discriminate against job seekers, trainees, and employees based on their age. When the ...
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Shift work calendars
The right rota calendar brings calm to the chaos of organising your daily operations. Matching business needs with your employees’ preferred ways of ...
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What is a timesheet?
Businesses use timesheets to keep track of the hours their employees work. They’re an excellent way to put responsibility in the hands of your ...
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Staggered shifts
With lockdown measures lifting, your business may now look to return employees to work. At least, those who can’t continue in their role remotely. ...
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Shift pattern generator guide
Shift work remains a popular technique in many businesses to organise day-to-day activities. But finding the right pattern can be difficult. The ...
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How should you manage unauthorised absence?
What is unauthorised absence? Unauthorised absence is when one of your staff fails to come to work without a good reason. It goes without saying ...
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What you need to know about time off in lieu of overtime
What is time off in lieu of overtime? Time off in lieu of overtime is where you agree with your employee that you'll reward them for their overtime ...
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What is the Bradford Factor?
The Bradford Factor is a simple formula that lets you monitor employee absenteeism over a set period, such as the current business year. Where does ...
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Bradford Factor: exploring the good and the bad
I've never heard of the Bradford Factor, what is it? Okay here's a quick recap—but feel free to check out our full BrightBase guide on the ...
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