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What impact will low employee retention rates have on a business?
Employee retention is a growing concern for businesses across the UK. In a labour market shaped by skills shortages, changing employee expectations and increased competition for talent, retaining good people has become both more challenging and more important than...
Benefits of coaching to the organisation
In a rapidly evolving world, it is more important than ever for organisations to find sustainable ways to strengthen performance, enhance employee engagement, cultivate effective leadership, and maintain a resilient workforce. When done effectively, the benefits of...
Short service dismissal letter – an overview
Dismissing an employee is never an easy decision, but it is a reality that many employers will face at some point. When the employee has less than two years’ continuous service, the process of dismissal is often assumed to be simple and without risk. However, this is...
Do I have to disclose my medical condition to my employer?
Many employees ask themselves: “do I have to disclose my medical condition to my employer?”. They may not want to disclose such details due to concerns about stigma, or the potential negative impact on career progression. These fears are substantial for many....
Employment Tribunal case management orders
Employment Tribunal case management orders are drafted by an Employment Tribunal Judge. The orders typically set out the tasks that need to be completed, the deadline for those activities and who will be responsible for them. This is done to ensure that everything is...
Employment Tribunal deposit order – an overview
An Employment Tribunal deposit order can be applied in circumstances when an Employment Judge has determined that an ‘allegation or argument in a claim or response has little prospect of success’. Applying a deposit order means that in order to pursue that allegation...
Employment Tribunal cast list – what is it?
An Employment Tribunal cast list is a document produced to assist an Employment Tribunal. It is a separate document which sets out the names of the people who are relevant to events that the claim relates to, and includes what their job role is or was at the relevant...
What is the role of Acas?
It is common for people to have heard of Acas but not understand the organisation’s role or the ways in which it can help. This blog aims to tackle misconceptions by answering questions such as what is the role of Acas? Can Acas advise me on my claim? When does Acas...
The real meaning of no win no fee
The term no win no fee is frequently used but what is the real meaning of no win no fee? The answer is that the term no win no fee means different things to different providers, so it is important to check that the terms are right for you before entering into an...
Ill health capability dismissal – an introduction
Whether you are an employer or an employee, you may be unclear about what should happen when an employee is absent from work due to ill health. This blog will explain what an ill health capability dismissal is and what steps should be taken for an ill health...
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