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Induction Checklists following long term absence.

Hello

I've been tasked with looking into drafting a checklist for those returning back to work from a long term absence such as maternity leave, sickness, career break, and although we have new to the company checklists and induction face…

Started by Yvonne Crawford in Workplace Matters

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Mental Health Awareness

Hi Everyone,

Just after some advice/feedback, within my organisation we really want to get our employees talking about mental health as this is still very much a taboo subject. We have initiated a new HR zone, for where we want to…

Started by Paula Augustus in Workplace Matters

6 Replies · Reply by Sarah Loates Feb 15

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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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

7 Replies · Reply by Lewis Cole 18 hours ago

Advice Needed!

Hi,

I would appreciate any advice out there regarding volunteering in a HR role for a charity. I am trying to transition from Retail Management into HR. As of July 2018, I have my CIPD Level 5 Diploma. I am actively applying for paid HR…

Started by JANE HAWKINS in Workplace Matters

9 Replies · Reply by JANE HAWKINS Jan 27

Mental Health First Aiders

Hi,

Have you introduced mental health first aiders into your organisation? If so we currently pay our qualified first aiders a nominal monthly fee for carrying out their role. Are you paying your mental health first aiders at…

Started by Mykela Pratt in Workplace Matters

7 Replies · Reply by Ady Howes Feb 4

Time Allocation Survey

Hello everyone,

I'm currently undergoing my UIN Assignment for my CIPD and have used our case study company, City College, as my basis. I'm researching how allocation of teaching staff's time and their general mood may be linked to City…

Started by Nicola King in Being An Effective Practitioner, Reward & Recognition, and Workplace Matters

8 Replies · Reply by Nicola King Jan 3

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

Evalu-8 Cloud based employee management tool

Evalu-8 is a cloud based tool designed to support organisations in the management of their employees. There are four core elements;

A full HR suite which includes holiday booking and absence management.
Bespoke competency…

Started by Robbie Rouse in HR Technology, Performance Management, and Workplace Matters

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Ex Employee - Personal Belongings Left In The Office

Hi,

An employee that left the organisation almost 1 year ago left behind personal belongings, one of the items being medication.

We have attempted to contact the individual on numerous occasions to arrange for them to collect the…

Started by Hannah Omand in Workplace Matters

2 Replies · Reply by Hannah Omand Oct 26, 2018

Flexible Working - Unusual Patterns

Hi All

I am currently on a project team looking at what our Company can do to expand our currently policy on flexible working. I would be extremely grateful if you could give me your thoughts on the following: