HR Induction Process Guide
The first few weeks of employment are important for many reasons. For employees, feeling supported and equipped during this transition period can mean they settle quickly into their new role and organisation. Employers will also want to avoid issues with new starters; after investing in a recruitment process and given the demands of the role […]
How to Tackle Interviewer Bias
Finding the right person to fill a vacant position can often prove to be a challenging process for hiring managers and recruiters, not least when it comes to the interview stage. Interviewer bias has become a recognised area of risk for employers when recruiting, which results not only in potentially and inadvertently missing out on […]
What does Provision, Criterion or Practice (PCP) mean for employers?
The phrase ‘Provision Criterion or Practice’ (PCP) relates to indirect discrimination. For employers, it is vital to understand what this term means to help avoid falling foul of the law. In this guide, we explain what Provision Criterion or Practice means, what the law says about PCP and we share best practice for employers to […]
SMS Level 1 User Guide
The role of key personnel in managing an organisation’s sponsor licence can’t be underestimated in ensuring compliance with the employer’s duties under its sponsor licence. The management of the sponsorship licence is conducted through the sponsor management system (SMS) and therefore it is essential that the key personnel, in particular any level 1 user(s), are […]
Salary Benchmarking Guide for HR
Pay and reward schemes remain a highly emotive area, with employers generally faced with the challenge of keeping wage costs as low as possible without compromising talent retention and attraction. If wages are being reviewed, or salary levels for new roles are being set, it’s important that these levels are considered in the wider context […]
Guide to UK Recruitment Laws
For employers, the primary concern during the recruitment process will be finding and onboarding the right candidate. But the recruitment process not only carries risks in selecting the best person for the job. Employers also have to contend with legal risks, ensuring applicants’ rights are not infringed and that the organisation has complied with its […]
Can Sponsored Workers Have a Second Job?
In light of the ongoing cost of living crisis, many workers may be looking for additional sources of income. For sponsored migrant workers, however, it may not be as straightforward as simply finding a second job. The worker has to ensure that their visa conditions allow them to take on more work, and their employer […]
Unfair Dismissal Guide for Employers
In this guide for employers, we explain the fundamentals of unfair dismissal, including how ot reduce the risk of being subject to unfair dismissal claims. What is unfair dismissal? An employee’s right to not be unfairly dismissed is set out under section 94 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. The ERA states what the right […]
Subcontractor Rights (Employers’ Guide)
An individual’s employment status determines their workplace rights and responsibilities. As an employer, it is important to be aware of the employment status of the people working for you, to ensure your obligations towards them are met. This guide will focus on the employment status of subcontractors in your workforce and the subcontractors’ rights you […]
How much notice to change working hours?
Making a change to a term in an employee’s contract, such as changing working hours, is called a ‘variation of contract.’ If their contract contains an agreed number of hours they are to work each week, then you cannot arbitrarily reduce them. You must follow a fair procedure to change contract terms and ensure you […]