Is HR for the employee or the employer?
Is HR for the employee or the employer? The answer to the question ‘is HR for the employee or the employer?’ is that it should be for both. The role of HR is essentially to help organisations to run more effectively by, for example, providing advice to ensure that...
Can an employer deny time off for a funeral?
Can an employer deny time off for a funeral? The answer to the question ‘can an employer deny time off for a funeral?’ is that it depends on the nature of the relationship between the employee and the person who died. There is only a statutory right to time off for a...
Probationary review meeting
Probationary review meeting A probationary review meeting can be a source of anxiety to both the employee on probation and the manager overseeing the process, but there is much that can be done to make it a positive experience for all concerned. This blog will explain...
Disciplinary hearing witness statements
Disciplinary hearing witness statements There is often confusion about disciplinary hearing witness statements. What are they? When should they be used? Are they a requirement or would alternatives be acceptable? Are people who provide disciplinary hearing witness...