There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a game-changer for businesses. Lockdown restrictions have seen many people now remote working, but for those at home but unable to work questions persist. Among them, how are employee leave entitlements impacted? And can employers request employee leave be taken?
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The Christmas season offers a chance to review the past year and to plan for the year ahead. But what changes can be made to meet the challenges ahead? Could the ‘New Work’ model be the answer?
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It’s here again … already! But while arrangements for the annual office Christmas Party may be in full swing, have you really considered everyone? After all, how many of your staff are remote workers, scattered around the globe? We’ve a few pointers to making your festive celebration this year truly inclusive.
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Human Resources is no bed of roses, as any HR professional will testify; the kind of problems dealt with regularly can comfortably be covered once a procedure is in place. But where the nightmare begins is with the unexpected complications thrown in, often created by nothing more sinister than a difference in perspective. So what are the complaints and challenges that contribute most to a HR nightmare?
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Employee Engagement has been highlighted in recent years as a key part to boosting workplace productivity. But increasingly Employee Passion is being touted as a more significant influence on a business’s bottom line. In fact, getting it right can deliver even greater results.
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Christmas – a time for festivities and fun, but for many HR departments it’s often a time when employee leave headaches rear up. Nobody wants a ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ ruining the festive cheer – but of course, it doesn’t have to! There are simple ways to ensure managing staff holidays over the Christmas period is a stress-free experience.
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