Workplace trends in 2018
Looking ahead to 2018 it may bring turbulent changes in both the political and business world. In this blog we look at some of the workplace trends we may face in view of the current political and business climate.
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End of year burnout
Many of us feel burnt out by the end of a year and it can become increasingly hard to concentrate on work, family and outside interests. Whether you are working in the week between Christmas and New Year or taking sometime off, it is really important that you set some time aside for yourself to refresh and re-energise. After all you don’t want to start the New Year feeling ill and run down.
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Whistleblowing
With sexual harassment constantly hitting the headlines, it is a good time for employers to ensure they are taking the necessary steps to provide a workplace that is free from sexual harassment. Employers should also be reviewing or implementing a whistleblowing policy to support an open and transparent working environment.
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Adverse weather conditions
Snow and ice has disrupted many parts of the UK, making difficult travelling conditions and with schools closing too, many workers are finding themselves unable to get to work. With the plunging temperatures forecast to continue, have you made contingency plans for your business and employees during this period?
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Minimising distractions during the festive season
During the festive season there are so many distractions that employees can find it difficult to stay focused at work. Competing demands from juggling family commitments, social engagements, shopping and so on, can mean that staff lose focus and momentum at work. In addition, many people take annual leave at this time of year, so maintaining a high level of productivity can be difficult.
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Selecting a good quality external training provider
Using external training providers can bring new skills into a work force, particularly for SMEs when there may be limited internal resources. However, they can be expensive and with a limited budget, how do you know what the right training is and who is best to provide it? Before, choosing an external provider it is essential to understand what your objectives are, the outcomes required, and to do your research about them to get a good return on investment.
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Immigration status
Do your current employment and recruitment practices ensure that all your employees and new recruits are eligible to work in the UK? Employers are required by law to check an employee’s status to work. Employing illegal workers can carry up to a £20,000 fine.
With so much in the news lately about immigration and the likely impact of Brexit on employing non-UK nationals, now is a good time to update yourself on how to ensure you are compliant.
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Harassment and bullying
Despite increasing awareness of harassment and bullying it remains a significant issue in the workplace. Recently we have seen an explosion on social media and in the media of harassment and bullying claims. It seems that across all industries and no matter your gender or background, many people have their own experience of some type of harassment or bullying. Are you ensuring that your employees understand what is and isn’t acceptable behaviour in the workplace?
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When an employee lets you down
Have you found yourself faced with an employee who has lost an important client or missed a deadline? How did you react? It can be difficult not to have a reflex reaction of anger or disappointment, but this can really affect your credibility as a leader.
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What is onboarding?
We often get asked the question, what is onboarding? When you have recruited new staff do you have a formalised process to introduce them to the organisation?
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