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Pre-agreed Holiday prior to Starting Work - does it come out of an employee's leave entitlement?

Hi all,

I have just started in my new HR role and one question i've been asked is an employee query with regards to holiday that was pre-agreed before joining the company. the Employee seems to think this shouldn't come out of their annual…

Started by Sophie Gibbin in HR Policy

11 Replies · Reply by Lauren Frisby Apr 10

Employee Handbook

Hi - I'm currently in the process of updating our Company Employee Handbook, could anybody advise what the legal requirements are, what summary of policies need to be covered.

Thanks

Jeni

Started by Jennifer Smith in HR Policy, Employment Law, and Workplace Matters

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Letter template for granted leave of absence

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a letter template for the approval of a granted leave of absence. This letter will be from the employer to the employee (I can only seem to find templates in regards to the…

Started by Jacqui in HR Policy

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New to HR, best way to enhance general knowledge and stay up to date?

Hi All,

I am an apprentice and I have recently started working towards my Level 3 CIPD role and I have just started a Human Resources Administrator role. I have never worked in HR before and I am looking for ways to expand my general…

Started by Roxanne Parrish in Being An Effective Practitioner, HR Policy, and Workplace Matters

9 Replies · Reply by Ady Howes Feb 26

Redundancy for 20+ where staff have under 2 years service

I would value some advice.

We face potential loss of a contract which would mean we need to dismiss a staff team of c25. None have 2 year's service. Several are still on probation. Only 6 have over a year of service.

I…

Started by Anne green in HR Policy

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Request for Part Time Working hours following Maternity

Hi folks,

Some help please.

Would anyone have a template or form of words they could direct me to that would provide a comprehensive case for an employee moving from Full time to part time hours following maternity.

The…

Started by Conor O'Neill in HR Policy and Employment Law

1 Reply · Reply by Karys Eagle Feb 10

Modern Slavery Statement

Hi all,

My lovely MD has tasked me with putting together the data for and writing our Modern Slavery Statement and I have absolutely no idea where to start!

The letter from the home office said to register on their contact database…

Started by Jennifer Louise Fairhurst in HR Policy and Employment Law

4 Replies · Reply by Sarah Loates Nov 28, 2018

Staff healthcheck

I work for a company who have staff based at HQ as well as a number of staff who work remotely all over the world. My Directors are wanting me to have informal chats with all staff members to find out about what motivates them, what their pain…

Started by Victoria Russell in Being An Effective Practitioner, Performance Management, and HR Policy

1 Reply · Reply by Sarah Loates Nov 15, 2018

Holiday purchase scheme query

Hello all, I am currently researching holiday purchase schemes and wanted to get some insight as to how people currently manage them in their organisations. Do you ask employees to pay for any leave they…

Started by Benjamin Emmett in HR Policy and Reward & Recognition

1 Reply · Reply by Sarah Loates Oct 25, 2018

Free HR books

Hi All,

I found a good source of free e-books for use in studies;…

Started by Alice Lacey in Being An Effective Practitioner, Talent & Resourcing, and HR Technology

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Sickness absence policy/procedure

I am tasked with developing a Sickness Absence Policy, complete with reporting procedures. This is in part for office staff and in part for engineering (on site) shift-working staff

If anyone could point me in the direction of…

Started by Anne green in HR Policy

2 Replies · Reply by Sarah Loates Oct 16, 2018