Knowledge Base
What is an Employee Appeal? A Guide for Employers
The Employee Appeal Process provides an employee with the opportunity to challenge a formal decision made by their employer where they believe the outcome is incorrect or unfair.
The Employment Rights Bill: Changes your business needs to be ready to make
The Employment Rights Bill is currently one of the most significant pieces of proposed legislation in the UK employment law landscape. Introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, the Bill reflects a determined effort by the Government to deliver on its pledge to “Make Work Pay.” This is more than a slogan: it represents a comprehensive reform of rights for workers and responsibilities for employers, some of which have remained largely untouched for decades. This article takes a closer look at what the Bill is, why it has been introduced, the expected timeline for its passage, and most importantly what these changes will mean for employers and employees alike. Including the changes your business needs to be ready to make.
A Guide To The Disciplinary Process
A Disciplinary Hearing would usually be described as a formal hearing between Employer and Employee which could be attended by an accompanying Colleague or Trade Union Rep. The purpose of the hearing is for the Employer to put too the Employee an allegation/s pertaining to alleged acts of misconduct allegedly committed by the Employee. A disciplinary hearing would usually follow a recent Investigation meeting.
Harassment, Bullying, and Victimisation in the Workplace
Harassment is defined in law as unwanted behaviour related to a protected characteristic (such as age, race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy/maternity, or marriage/civil partnership) which has the purpose or effect of violating an individual's dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.
Appraisal Support
Appraisal Support: Why great managers still lose great people, and how to stop it! Read our Appraisal Support Guide to retain your top talent
Absence Management and the Future
As the changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) are fast approaching in April 2025, businesses must be prepared to adjust their absence management policies accordingly.
Sickness Absence – Expert Advice by Tom Fuller, Services Director
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Flexible Working – Expert Advice by Tom Fuller, Services Director
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What Are Appraisals At Work?
Appraisals at work are fundamentally performance review meetings that can be conducted weekly, monthly, or annually. A staff appraisal is often a great way to check-in with your employees 1-to-1 to identify what they are doing well, and to also identify potential areas of improvement or development too.
Staff Absence Solutions
The NORI HR Academy delivers CPD Certified, fully comprehensive HR training and development for all types of employers, with a wide range of HR disciplines. Full and half day workshops are available.
Different Types Of Employment Contracts
The NORI HR Academy delivers CPD Certified, fully comprehensive HR training and development for all types of employers, with a wide range of HR disciplines. Full and half day workshops are available.
Menopause in the Workplace
Supporting Menopausal Women in the workplace. Menopause should not be considered as taboo and everyone should be able to talk about it openly.