Mediation
Mediation is an effective way of solving conflict in the workplace and can often be a less stressful way of resolving issues than following formal company procedure. Mediation is entirely voluntary and both parties should come to the process look...
Appraisal
An Appraisal scheme is designed to provide a systematic framework for regular discussion about work performance, agreeing objectives for the months ahead and identifying any training required by the employee to enable them to meet their own and th...
AWOL
AWOL or employees who are Absent Without Leave is a conduct issue and should be dealt with following your Company’s disciplinary procedure. AWOL issues often arise when an employee does not arrive as expected for work and remains out of con...
Garden leave
Garden Leave can be used by employers when an employee has tendered their resignation at work and the employer wants to remove them from the work place. An employer may choose to do this to protect company information or sales data when an employ...
Disclosure and barring service
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is set up to help employers to make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from undertaking paid or voluntary work with vulnerable groups, including children. The DBS replaces the Crimina...
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing allows for employees to report wrongdoings that have been identified in their place of work and that affect the public interest. Initially employees should look to report the issue to their employer and try to get things resolved.&...