Employee Management
the law, the research and the reality
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Published: April 2025 From 6 April 2025, a new employment law came into effect introducing a statutory entitlement for eligible employees: Neonatal Care Leave and Pay. This change is intended to support working parents whose babies require specialist care after birth, ensuring they do not have to rely solely on existing parental leave provisions during […]
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Does it “Make Work Pay”?
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Elon Musk has once again captured public attention—not with a new Tesla or a SpaceX launch, but with an email. An email sent to all employees of the US federal government as part of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative. His directive? “List five things you achieved last week.” This simple yet direct inquiry has […]
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You might not be, but your team are using AI for work… AI is already in your workplace, whether you realise it or not. Employees across all industries are using artificial intelligence tools to write reports, generate code, analyse data, and even draft emails. A recent study by Anthropic, which analysed millions of AI interactions, […]
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On 10 October 2024, the UK’s Labour government introduced the Employment Rights Bill to Parliament. The changes set out in the Bill are, we are told, aimed at enhancing employees’ and workers’ rights as part of the government’s declared intention to “make work pay”. While the changes do, on the surface, provide greater protections for […]
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Sometimes the most valuable employee-management insights come not from groundbreaking cases, but from those that reinforce the importance of fundamental principles. The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Currie v Four Seasons Health Care Group offers just such a reminder. It underscores a crucial truth: effective employee management isn’t about revolutionary techniques, but about consistently applying […]
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The balance between supporting employees with long-term health conditions and maintaining operational efficiency is often a delicate one. A recent Employment Tribunal case provides useful insights into how employers might
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The probationary period of employment offers both employers and employees a unique opportunity. Use it wisely, and document it well; as we see from Mrs. Shaukia Mir v. IQVIA Ltd, dismissal following a probationary period does not always go unchallenged. The effective and robust use of probationary periods is essential and I will write about […]
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Can a dismissal without prior warning or a right of appeal ever be fair? In the recent case of Matthews v CGI IT UK Ltd [2024] EAT 38, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) grappled with this question. The answer, a nuanced yes, is critical for employers to understand, not least because it reinforces the importance […]
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Introduction: I recently came across this paper by Roos ten Vregelaar, exploring the critical factors contributing to the success of Self-Managing Teams (SMTs) within organisations. This inquiry is driven by the recognition of the growing adoption of SMTs since the mid-20th century and the associated benefits such as increased flexibility, job satisfaction, and organisational commitment. […]
