If an employer finds itself in a redundancy situation, it is almost inevitable that they will invite employees to volunteer for redundancy. Employers will often offer enhanced redundancy packages to entice its employees to leave their employment.
Formerly known as a Compromise Agreement, a Settlement Agreement is a legally binding contract made between an employee and employer which provides the terms upon which the employee’s employment will terminate.
Managing sickness absence effectively in your workplace can have a positive impact on your business – resulting in increased efficiency, improved performance, motivated employees, reduced management workload, and reduced costs.
For the first time in seven years, work-life balance has trumped salary as the main thing prospective employees look for in a job. Research by Randstad revealed that 65% of workers ranked it as the most important consideration when looking for a new role.
It’s that time of year again! Companies are gearing up for the annual office Christmas party. This is traditionally a time when employees are at their most relaxed; especially if there is a little alcohol involved.