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Unlimited Time Off Work Policies in the UK: Benefits, Challenges, and Implementation Tips
Discover the pros and cons of unlimited time off work policies in the UK, along with expert tips for successful implementation.
Can I take holiday during notice period?
Holiday entitlement is a key aspect of employment law in the UK, and understanding the rules around taking holiday during a notice period is important for both employees and employers. The purpose of this post is to provide an overview of the UK rules for employees taking holiday during their notice period. Holiday Entitlement First,…
Bank Holiday Allowance For Part-Time Staff
Calculating bank holiday entitlement for part-time employees in the UK is a legal requirement that all employers must follow. It is essential to understand the process of calculating bank holiday allowances for part-time staff to ensure that you are providing the correct amount of holiday time. Holiday Allowance Firstly, holiday entitlement for part-time workers is…
Managing Long-Term Illness in the Workplace
Handling long-term illness of an employee in the UK can be a complex and delicate matter for both the employee and the employer. It is important for employers to understand their obligations and responsibilities under UK employment law and government guidelines in order to support their employees and ensure compliance. This article will provide an…
The Dangers of the Bradford Factor: A Guide
The Bradford Factor is a tool used by many companies to measure and manage employee attendance. It is based on the assumption that frequent, short-term absences are more disruptive to the workplace than longer-term absences. While the Bradford Factor is a useful tool to help employers monitor attendance, it has some potential drawbacks that need…
How to get 48 days off for the price of 19 in 2023
Bank holidays can be really handy. By booking holiday on days before and after bank holidays, you can get some massive wins. Whether you want to take a spring holiday, a summer break, or get some winter sun, picking the following days will maximise your holiday allowance in 2023. April Easter is at the start…
When are the Bank Holidays for 2023?
When you’re planning your holiday do you like to use bank holidays to extend your break? Me too. Extra long weekends are great, aren’t they? A mini-break at Easter, or just a way to use up less of your valuable holiday allowance, bank holidays can be very handy. Especially in 2023 because there is an…
Changing the Allowance Policy is so easy
Changing an allowance policy for an employee just got even easier in SkyHR. The allowance policy can now be updated directly from within the allowance section of the employee. As soon as you change the policy, we will automatically apply this new policy, and all accrued allowances will be updated. In just a few clicks,…
Carrots And Sticks: The Proven 7 Deadly Flaws
Do you use Carrots and Sticks to motivate your team? You reward good behaviour with a carrot. You punish bad behaviour with a stick. Your desired outcome of this approach is to encourage the desired behaviour you want from your team members. However, using carrots and sticks can do more harm than good in achieving…