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Absence Management - reasonable attendance target

What would you say was a reasonable sickness attendance target at a formal absence meeting.

Would 100 % attendance over the next 3 months be reasonable, if an employee has already triggered for an informal meeting and now for a formal…

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Not in a HR role but studying towards a CIPD?

Hello,

I am currently doing a CIPD level 3 in HR.

My role isn't really HR related so I am finding it a bit difficult and I wanted to know if anyone else is doing a CIPD and not actually in an HR role that can give some guidance or…

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Recruitment Tracker ideas?

Hello :)

I hope all is well.

I recruit for roles on a weekly basis throughout the UK. I have been asked to track each application we recieve via our job boards. I have looked at some examples online named 'Recruitment Trackers',…

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Top 5 employment law cases 2018

As 2018 draws to a close XpertHR have prodiced this useful infographic in terms of the top 5 employment law cases of 2018.

No surprises really and common themes of gig economy, working time and unfair dimissial, with some GDPR thrown in for…

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Is veganism a philosophical belief?

Hi all

This was in the news yesterday, and is a case currently working its way through  Tribunbal.

It will be interesting to see whether the claimant is successful in arguing that veganism is a philopsophical belief and whether this…

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Level 5 UIN Research Assignment

I am completing the Using Information in HR module of the Level 5 Diploma and I would be very grateful if anyone could please complete my survey via the link below (it should take no longer than two minutes!)  I would be very grateful for any…

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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…

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CIPD Level 7 Book Hunt :)

Hi there

I'm starting my CIPD Level 7 shortly and was wondering whether anyone has a hard copy of the book for module one please; Developing Skills for Business Leadership.

I'd prefer a hard copy so I can make notes and highlight…

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Reading and reference resources for CIPD programmes

Morning all

Thought I would post some bang up to date useful reading and reference materials for those of you who have recently started your programmes:

Please do share if you have found any references of interest for specific…

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HR Software (Annnual leave/Absence)

Hi all,

 

We are currently looking for a new HR software system that can include absence and annual leave. We had lined an app up for 2019 from our legal advisor company however the software is not ready and has been returned to the…

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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…

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Supporting Employees

Hi Everyone, 

I just wanted some advice / tips on supporting employees when organizations go through times of financial hardship with the potential risk of redunancies. 

Any advice on how to boost team morale and ensure employees know…

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