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Some of the @birkettlong employment and blhr team presented an overview of the disciplinary process - dipping into our training session which delves more deeply. If you think your organisation could benefit from training on this or any other area of employment law or hr let us know. We have recently trained staff representatives and also managers on recruitment and selection. Get in touch to find out more #workplacetraining #upskillmanagers #employmentlaw #hr #blhr #disciplinary Samantha Randall Rianna Billington Purvis and Karen Elizabeth Morovic

If you think your organisation could benefit from training on the below or any other area of employment law or HR let us know. We have recently trained staff representatives and also managers on recruitment and selection. Get in touch with us to find out more #workplacetraining #upskillmanagers #employmentlaw #hr #blhr

Thanks to Malcolm Gregory and his team at RWK Goodman for another important Employment Law Update with plenty of food for thought as always. These updates are a key part of our HR Hub webinar programme. Find out more and get involved. #AllenAssociatesHRHub #EmploymentLaw #OxfordRecruitmentAgency #EmploymentTrends

Understanding and respecting the terms of your Employment Agreement is crucial for both employees and employers. The recent case of Simon Mutonhori, who kept company documents after his dismissal, highlights the importance of this aspect. What can we learn from this article in HRD New Zealand: 1. Confidentiality Matters: The case underscores the significance of keeping confidential company information just that – confidential. Even if information arises from informal initiatives, when generated in a work context, it remains company property. This should remind employees of the need to return such documents upon employment termination. 2. Contractual Obligations: Breaching the express terms of an employment agreement can have legal consequences. In this case, the worker was required to destroy all company materials he possessed, showing that the Employment Relations Authority Te Ratonga Ahumana Taimahi (ERA) takes contract breaches seriously. Employees should be aware of the contractual obligations and the potential consequences of violating them. What should you be aware of: 1. At Onboarding: When starting a new role, ensure a clear understanding of your Employment Agreement. Ask questions if anything is unclear. Maintain a separate folder for work-related documents and keep personal and work materials separate from the beginning. 2. Upon Departure: When leaving a role, meticulously follow the agreement's clauses on returning company property and confidential documents. Review the agreement and seek guidance from your HR department if needed. Ensure you return or delete any company documents to avoid legal issues. 3. Regular Compliance Checks: During your employment, regularly review your practices to ensure you are not inadvertently breaching your agreement. Be mindful of sharing and retaining company information without proper authorisation. Remember, respecting your Employment Agreement safeguards both your career and your employer's trust, being mindful is a win-win for everyone involved. #employmentcontract #workplaceethics #legalcompliance #careersecurity #employeeresponsibilities #confidentialitymatters #professionalintegrity #workplaceetiquette #careersuccess #jobtransition _________ 📝 I post about recruitment, people & culture, career, leadership, and mentorship. I work with individuals and teams, providing exceptional talent, and clarity to achieve goals. - Follow Rosey On Recruitment & Career + Rose-Marie Nathan + customise talent partners for more ✅ - DM to work with me 📧

Keeping up with CPD ensures our HR consultants, Kate and Nicola remain best placed to support you and your organisation! Last week they both attended the Birketts LLP Employment and Immigration Conference 2023 focusing on resolution and managing workplace conflict. The day began with employment law updates and a Barrister/Judge’s insight into the current Employment Tribunals process. There was an energising and fun key note speech by Christine Armstrong of Armstrong & Partners followed by a delicious lunch (we'd be lying if we didn't recognise this as an important part of any conference!) Breakout sessions after lunch included topics of pre-termination negotiations, workplace investigations, change management and avoiding conflict in performance management. Key learnings from Kate 💡 "A really interesting morning listening to both the employment lawyers updates on up coming legislation and when these are likely to become legislation so that we can properly inform our clients in good time of any changes. Whilst we look to resolve complaints or grievances through mediation, investigations still play a role: it's so important to have clear terms of reference, use an external investigator, have clear, well-drafted reports with evidence based findings. Understanding team and individual dynamics and how those affect individual, team and organisational performance is key, together with understanding what positive performance management looks like in your organisation." Key learnings from Nicola 💡 "Tribunals are so busy, judges want organisations to settle matters as claims are taking years to process through the court. Employers need to consider do they wish to spend years in litigation and related costs. Questions to ask ourselves when dealing with grievances: What is the fear behind this complaint?  What politics in the workplace has caused this?  And that an employee wants to feel that they matter – they are heard and seen in the workplace." #cpd #hr #mediation #coaching  

We have a brand new article on our website! This one is particularly important for Victorian business owners. Here, you will find our insights about Victoria's Industrial Manslaughter laws and how they were applied in their first ever legal case. You can find the article here: https://zurl.co/bsnh #business #consulting #consultant #humanresource #hr #hrconsultant #hrconsulting #recruiter #recruitment

Why are our webinar Q&As so popular? Here’s a taster of a question from our employee grievances webinar with Employment Law Advisor, Carl Hardcastle: ❓How can organisations create a positive culture workplace culture that minimises the occurrence of grievances? "You can utilise something called a ‘skip meeting’. Where an employee has a meeting with a manager’s manager - skipping out the manager. What sometimes happens in organisations is that you can have little cells and the manager of those cells represses the voice of the employee. That’s one way. Another way is just to promote that you have an open-door policy, promote that you have an informal grievance process, promote that you take employee concerns seriously and if it’s a formal grievance – your voice will be heard. If an employee feels their concerns are valued, then that will promote a better environment." Sign up for one of our upcoming webinars here: https://lnkd.in/e7eUrdkk

In HR, we wear many hats—event manager for team-building activities, lawyer when navigating labor laws, teacher in training sessions, and peacemaker during conflicts. Every day is different, and that’s what makes this role so rewarding. #HRLife #VersatileHR #WorkplaceCulture

Are you Day One Rights ready? For your managers, the probation period is your best opportunity to set the stage for long-term success, both for your new hires and your teams. I'm excited to lead our upcoming half-day workshop designed specifically for managers who want to master the art of delivering an effective probation period. In just a few hours, you'll walk away with practical frameworks, tools, and techniques that will enable you to set clear, relevant objectives and provide empathetic, effective feedback. This is your chance to ensure your new hires are fully aligned with your team's goals and your organisation's values from day one. Especially important to get this right now, bearing in mind the Government’s proposed Day One rights for Unfair Dismissal. Take a look! Employee Relations Training for Line Managers - Vista (vista-employer.co.uk) #probation #peoplemanagers #employment law #ERTraining

Earlier this month, we recorded the 2nd session of our Supporting Success Webinar Series, featuring Gerrard White Consulting' Legal Recruitment Specialist Cam d'Espagnac, alongside, HR Consultant and Head of GatekeeperHR, Jenny Reardon, and Employment Solicitor from Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP, Elaine Abbs. This pre-recorded session covered topics from Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment and HR, and Performance Reviews, and took a detailed look at new legislation surrounding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and the new code of practice around Fire and Rehire. Have a watch and let us know your thoughts on what was discussed, and if you have any questions please contact: Cam for recruitment questions - [email protected] Jenny for HR questions - [email protected] Elaine for Legal questions - [email protected] We will be looking to record the third session in Autumn this year, if there is anything you would like us to cover please drop us a note below or send an email to Cam, Jenny or Elaine (details above). #HREssentials #HR #Recruitment #EmploymentLaw #Webinar