Hiring Talent Under The UK Graduate Route
The UK welcomes hundreds of thousands of talented and high potential overseas students to universities, further education and English language colleges every year, creating a rich pool of international graduate talent from which employers can recruit. Under the UK’s Graduate Route, employers are able to recruit recent international graduates without the need to invest in […]
Objective Setting (Is SMART Best?)
Many employers rely on objective setting frameworks such as the SMART system as part of their performance management process. While such frameworks can be useful tools, real impact only comes when they are implemented effectively. Focus on the purpose of performance management The purpose of performance management is to help individual employees perform to […]
How Much is SSP Per Day? (Employers’ Guide)
If an employee is unfit for work, by law, they may be entitled to statutory sick pay (SSP). This is the minimum amount of money an employer is legally obliged to pay to an employee who satisfies the conditions for payments when injured, unwell or required to self-isolate. The following guide for employers looks at […]
Equal Opportunities Policy Guide
With a formal equal opportunities policy, you can help to ensure that all members of your workforce are treated fairly and in accordance with the law. In this guide, we look at the importance of implementing an equal opportunities policy, and what this should contain, as well as what the law says about employers’ obligations […]
Grievance at work: Employer FAQs
Grievances at work can arise in various contexts and cover a variety of employment rights and issues. Employers and employees are expected to follow ACAS guidance on resolving grievance and disciplinary issues, but it can be easy to fall foul of best practice during such a stressful and complex process, which can make resolution less achievable. […]
How to Support Repatriating Employees
While an overseas assignment demands investment for the initial relocation and through ongoing support, there are common risks and challenges associated with repatriating employees as they return to their old workplace and lives. There are many reasons for high employee attrition rates following overseas assignment, and HR and mobility teams should take proactive steps to […]
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA Guide)
Establishing a salary package for expatriates on international assignments can be done in a number of different ways. There is not necessarily any right or wrong approach. However, the package should incorporate, where relevant, any adjustments to reflect the cost of living in the assignee’s host country. In this guide for employers, we look at […]
