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Dismissing an employee...

Kim Dalton - Monday, February 08, 2010

I have an employee who has been with me for two months however I no longer need them in my workforce. Am I able to just dismiss this employee?  MORE >

Announcing the Value-added “VA” from Outlook Unlimited

Kim Dalton - Tuesday, May 12, 2009

At Outlook Unlimited, we have been successfully "Solving the People Puzzle" for the past four years.  MORE >

Selection interviewing

Kim Dalton(OU) - Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Peter Hipkiss, Consultant at Peninsula, talks about how to get the best out of an interview and how to choose the right candidate.   MORE >

How to deal with an employee grievance

Kim Dalton(OU) - Monday, February 16, 2009

Peter Hipkiss, Consultant at Peninsula, looks at how to deal with an employee grievance......
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Redundancy Process

Kim Dalton(OU) - Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Paraphrasing somewhat the definition of redundancy is:   “…the need for employees to carry out work of a particular kind has ceased or will cease, has diminished or will diminish at that site.”  MORE >

Peninsula, the employment law consultancy, looks at induction and training

Kim Dalton(OU) - Monday, December 08, 2008

The normally accepted definition of induction – is a formal introduction of a new starter to a new job. However, much time effort and money has been spent even before a new employee starts. A smooth professional introduction to the organisation and his/her role within it will ensure that money is not wasted and we have to start all over again because the newcomer promptly leaves because of an appalling reception into the organisation.  MORE >

Redundancy

Kim Dalton(OU) - Friday, December 05, 2008
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Redundancy is a dismissal in law. It is one of six potentially fair reasons for dismissal and a minefield of legislation needs to be negotiated. With redundancy, there is no culpability on the part of employee. Statute identifies different rules depending on thresholds of numbers to be made redundant. Contract law will dictate certain requirements. Best practice either through ACAS codes, caselaw or simple “what is fair” as perceived by a Tribunal will control the procedure to be followed.

Surviving your first week in a new job

Kim Dalton(OU) - Tuesday, December 02, 2008

If you are starting a new job in January, you will probably be aware it can be a nerve racking experience, What if I can’t do what they ask of me? What if they don’t like me? What if I don’t like them?!  MORE >

New Start

Kim Dalton(OU) - Tuesday, December 02, 2008

At this time of year many people start to re-evaluate their lives and reflect on what they have been doing, causing them to think about what they really want from life. It is a popular time to set goals for the year ahead both personally and professionally.  MORE >

Reassure your Team

Kim Dalton(OU) - Monday, December 01, 2008

2008 has seen financial doom and gloom swamp the headlines on a daily basis, how is this affecting the confidence of your employees?   MORE >