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WEBOct 6, 2010 · Personnel Today Awards 2024 shortlist: Employee Experience (Smaller Employers) The companies shortllisted in the Employee Experience category for smaller employers) showcased a range of innovative ways to boost staff engagement.
What are the models of organisational culture? - Personnel Today
WEBJan 19, 2023 · Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory suggests there are six factors that influence organisational culture: 1. Power distance index. This refers to the degree to which less powerful members of the organisation accept that power is distributed unequally. Where there is a large degree of power distance, people generally accept there is a ...
Disciplinary procedures: 10 common breaches of the Acas code of ...
WEBApr 15, 2015 · 8. Failure to keep clear records of the whole disciplinary process. Bentley v Supertravel Omnibus Ltd (employment tribunal) To stand the best chance of successfully defending employment tribunal claims, employers must keep clear records of each stage of the disciplinary process.
Flexible working changes 2024: How the new law works
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Changes to employees’ rights to ask for flexible working are due to come into force on 6 April 2024 when the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 becomes law. We look at how flexible working legislation is changing. The new flexible working act gained Royal Assent last July, and is designed to open up better access to flexible ...
How workplace counselling helps employees and employers
WEBFeb 23, 2015 · Workplace counselling often helps employees who are absent from work, and there is evidence that counselling support can accelerate the rehabilitation of an absent employee, saving the organisation money in the long run. In short, everyone who works in an organisation is a potential client. Counsellors in collaboration.
Ten years of the Equality Act 2010: key cases for employers
WEBOct 1, 2020 · Ten years ago, the Equality Act 2010 consolidated discrimination laws into a single piece of legislation. We highlight 10 key employment-related judgments decided under the Act since its introduction on 1 October 2010. 1. Post-employment victimisation confirmed as unlawful. Rowstock Ltd and another v Jessemey (Court of Appeal, 26 February 2014 ...
Five principles of high-performing teams - Personnel Today
WEBMay 18, 2018 · Principle 4: Be clear on roles and responsibilities. Duplication of effort and confusion as to someone’s roles and responsibilities can increase frustration and stress, and potentially create conflict in teams. In a study of multi-disciplinary teams, it was found that being clear about people’s roles had a positive impact on the quality of ...
Tesco pay rise 2024: hourly rate increased above Living Wage
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Tesco has reached a pay rise agreement with the Usdaw union that will significantly increase the hourly pay for colleagues in stores from £11.02 to £12.02 per hour – above the 2024 ‘real’ Living Wage outside London. Tesco remains one of the few supermarkets to recognise an independent trade union and negotiate pay rates with them for ...
The 10 most important employment law cases in 2021
WEBDec 8, 2021 · Despite the coronavirus pandemic, HR professionals have had their fair share of employment law rulings to keep track of in 2021. We count down the 10 most important judgments of the year that every employer should know about. 10. Male directors dismissed to improve gender pay gap. Bayfield and another v …
Employment Rights Bill confirmed in King’s Speech - Personnel …
WEBJul 17, 2024 · The new government has confirmed it will ban ‘exploitative’ work practices through a new Employment Rights Bill in today’s King’s Speech. In the first state opening of parliament since Keir Starmer became prime minister, King Charles outlined Labour’s plans to “make work pay”. He said the government would “legislate to introduce ...