Alcohol and drugs in the workplace can be a major problem, potentially resulting in inappropriate behaviour, absenteeism, and lower productivity. Issues with alcohol and drugs in the workplace can also lead to poor time keeping, presenteeism and poor decision-making. The good news is, there are a …
Employers
What Should HR Know About Mental Health?
The most common mental health problems in the UK are anxiety and depression, and research shows that one in four people will have a mental health problem at some point in their life. This can often be a reaction to a life event such as a bereavement or work-related stress. In the UK, employers …
Contracts of Employment – What They Should Include
Every employee should have a contract of employment, laying out the terms of their employment and containing certain terms and conditions that give both the employee and the employer specific rights and obligations. Here’s our guide to contracts of employment and what they should include. What …
Do’s and Don’ts of Ex-employee References
Providing written references for ex-employees is common practice and it’s not unusual to be asked to provide a reference for former or current employees. In the UK, the majority of employers make a job offer conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and, although former employers …
