Hey! We’re going to Barbados!

19 / 08 / 2020

Working from home has become the norm for many workers in recent months. But what about if “home” is “away”? Barbados has come up with an interesting initiative to attract people for longer, a 12-month “Welcome Stamp”.

How to Work (and Sleep!) in Hot Weather

12 / 08 / 2020

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, we need to consider taking steps to look after employees and consequently the well-being of the business.

Will You Please Take Notice!!

05 / 08 / 2020

Last week I wrote about the effective date of termination. The subject must be playing on my mind, because this week I have again selected a topic connected with the termination date. It was quite unconscious too!

Determining the Date of Termination

29 / 07 / 2020

At the start of July I chaired a discipline meeting via Zoom. As well as the employee who was answering allegations, his union representative and the investigating officer were also on the call.

Dealing with Smelly Workers

23 / 07 / 2020

Ah summer … time of sun, sea, strawberries …. And sometimes smelly workers. During the lockdown many people seemed to let personal hygiene lapse. Several journalists confessed to not washing their hair for several weeks. Yuk.