How do we give feedback so people can hear it? I have recently been working with an organisation that is on a growth spurt. Managers are grappling with the consequences of increased workload, new team members and the new challenges that scaling-up brings. There is a growing recognition that sustainable growth requires more [...]
How to handle an informal grievance effectively A grievance is a concern, problem or complaint at work that an employee may want to take up with you, the employer. This is called raising a grievance. Examples of an employee’s grievance could be: The way they are being treated at work (e.g. not being [...]
Fireworks in the office? Fireworks night is yet again upon us but while many people are looking forward to the colourful display and noise, it can be easy to forget that colleague relationships within the office can often create their own fireworks. One of the biggest causes of stress in the workplace [...]
Sex discrimination - removing unfair discrimination and bias In August, we wrote about sex discrimination and examples of the different types. Following on from that, here’s some practical advice on removing unfair discrimination and bias in the workplace. At the recruitment stage: job adverts and job descriptions Ensure that every job advert includes [...]
How can you provide the best support for your workforce during these summer months? During the summer holiday season, it is essential for businesses to adapt to the changing weather, meaning air con on, and jackets and cardigans off. But there is much more to know as an employer [...]