To balance expectations and business realities:
Be Transparent: Communicate openly about financial constraints and future plans.
Offer Non-Monetary Benefits: Provide perks like flexible work, professional development, and wellness programmes.
Highlight Career Growth: Focus on skill-building, mentorship, and internal mobility.
Benchmark Salaries: Stay competitive within budget limits.
Recognise & Reward: Show appreciation through bonuses, promotions, or additional responsibilities.
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Market Research: Regularly benchmark salaries against competitors. Adjust for Inflation: Consider cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Flexible Benefits: Offer non-salary benefits like bonuses and wellness programmes. Transparent Pay: Make the pay structure clear to employees. Retention: Provide career development and promotion opportunities. Reward Systems: Use performance bonuses or profit-sharing. This helps retain talent and keep pay competitive.
Read moreThere is no legal requirement for employers to pay extra for overtime unless it’s stated in the employment contract. Contractual Agreements: Employees are entitled to that agreed rate if overtime pay is specified in the contract. National Minimum Wage: Overtime pay cannot fall below the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage. Voluntary Overtime: Employees […]
Read moreIdentify Causes: Assess the root causes of stress, whether it’s workload, management style, or workplace culture, and address them. Offer Support: Provide access to mental health resources, such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), counselling, or stress management workshops. Promote Open Communication: Encourage employees to discuss stress-related issues early and provide a safe environment for feedback. […]
Read moreDefine objectives (e.g., sales targets, performance metrics). Set eligibility criteria (e.g., roles, tenure). Determine the structure (e.g., percentage of sales, fixed amount). Establish payout frequency (e.g., monthly, quarterly). Outline terms and conditions (e.g., clawbacks, performance reviews, and consider bonus rules). Communicate clearly to employees. Document the scheme in writing and make sure it’s non-contractual. For […]
Read moreThe Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 introduced new laws on flexible working in the UK, which came into effect on 6 April 2024: Day one right: Employees can request flexible working from their first day of employment, regardless of how long they’ve been with the company. Multiple requests: Employees can make two requests for flexible working […]
Read moreIdentify Gaps: Assess current skills and determine where gaps exist. Have a robust succession plan in place. Develop Talent: Offer training, mentoring, and development programmes to prepare employees for new roles. Encourage Career Growth: Create clear career progression paths to motivate employees to upskill. Internal Job Postings: Advertise openings internally to encourage existing employees to […]
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