Hannah AmblerDec 31, 2018Working time
Traditionally people think of ’on call’ as mainly relating to medical professions, emergency services or similar, but working culture is becoming more and more 24-7, and we are seeing more of our business services clients being asked to provide round-the-clock...
Hannah AmblerDec 24, 2018Working time
Most managers know that staff are entitled to time off work, but understanding exactly what the rules are can get confusing. With that in mind, here are the basics around rest periods for your employees. Importance of rest As well being a legal entitlement, making...
Hannah AmblerDec 17, 2018Working time
There are specific rules in place to protect the health and safety of night workers, which are enforced by the Health and Safety Executive and local environmental health departments. If you operate night working shifts or are considering doing so, you need to be aware...
Hannah AmblerDec 10, 2018Working time
When managing a shift system there are a variety of factors to consider in order to ensure things run smoothly and staff are productive and happy. Much of this centres around health and safety, but there are also management issues to consider. Here are some key...
Sarah ShortDec 3, 2018Working time
Many small businesses have fluctuating needs from staff, peak and off-peak periods, and less room to accommodate downtime in staff hours, and therefore need or want the flexibility to vary employees’ hours, either permanently or temporarily. But it’s not necessarily...
Sarah ShortNov 26, 2018Workplace environment
A good workplace environment can have a significant impact on productivity, employee engagement and absence levels, but how exactly can you achieve this? Here are seven ideas for things you can do to make your business a better place to work: Consider staff when...
