Encourage Flexibility: Offer flexible working hours or remote work options. Lead by Example: Managers should model healthy work-life balance behaviours by not overworking or setting unrealistic expectations. Set Clear Expectations: Ensure employees know their workloads and deadlines and avoid unrealistic demands. Promote Time Off: Encourage employees to use their holiday entitlements and take regular breaks. […]
Read moreSet specific objectives, give regular feedback, remove blockers, and offer coaching or training. Use a simple performance framework and address issues early with supportive conversations.
Read moreKeep policies clear, up to date, and aligned with employment law, train managers to apply them consistently, and document decisions to ensure fairness and transparency.
Read moreYes, you can dismiss an employee before their probation period ends if they are not performing well, but there are key considerations to follow: Check the Employment Contract: Ensure the contract specifies the probation period and any dismissal notice requirements. Provide Feedback: Communicate performance issues to the employee and give them an opportunity to improve. […]
Read moreBenchmark pay, focus on high-impact benefits like flexibility and development, and take a total reward approach to stay competitive without overspending.
Read moreProvide Resources: Offer access to counselling services, employee assistance programmes (EAPs), and mental health days. Promote Wellbeing: Encourage work-life balance, mindfulness, and stress management workshops. Create a Safe Environment: Foster open discussions about mental health and reduce stigma. Training for Managers: Equip managers to recognise signs of mental health struggles and provide support. Flexible Working: […]
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