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Leading a performance appraisal with an employee that is generally performing well can seem like a relatively straightforward task.

It’s still important for that meeting to be well structured, productive and useful for the employee.

Therefore, as a manager or employer, it is down to you to ensure that the performance appraisals that you are conducting are as effective, and valuable, as possible.

Here are six tips on how to conduct an effective performance appraisal. read article

For most parents, the option of taking extended time away from employment in order to raise a family is not affordable. Although employers may wish to have staff with no outside distractions, the fact is that most workplaces have a considerable number of employees, who are also parents. read article

What is a contract of employment?

If you think a contract of employment is just another bit of box ticking and no one ever looks at them, think again. Whilst you don’t need to have one in writing it certainly helps to clarify things, especially if there is a dispute down the line.

A contract of employment exists between employer and employee and forms the basis of the employment relationship. Generally speaking, it will cover things such as hours to be worked, scope of the job, holiday entitlement, sick pay, benefits and an employee’s duties and responsibilities.

A contract, whether written down or not, comes into force as soon as the employee accepts their job offer. read article

No one enjoys being sick, but we’re human, and it happens. Sometimes it means we’re not fit enough to work and need to take some time off. The last thing anyone needs is to be worrying about returning to work, or how to properly support an employee who has been unwell and is ready to resume their duties. read article

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Last night’s celebrations at the progression of the England football team into the final of UEFA EURO 2020 will be nothing compared to the inevitable hysteria amongst the nation if the team are able to bring home the trophy on Sunday evening. read article

The much-anticipated UEFA European Football Championship was first scheduled to go ahead in 2020 but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is now due to resume on 11 June 2021 until 11 July 2021 but what are some of the HR issues that may arise? read article