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Simon Forrest, Chambers & Cook
Christmas Party; How to prevent the unthinkable happening?
If like many others you are planning your Christmas Party, there are a few things you may want to consider to ensure that the worst doesn’t happen at your get together. Here's some top tips: Think about where you chose to book. Is it an appropriate venue for the...
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What if I have an employee intending to travel to a red list country?
The latest news is that six countries have been placed back on the red list of countries where a return to England from these six countries means compulsory quarantine for travellers. This may impact your business if you have employees who are currently overseas or...
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Ideas to consider for employee wellbeing in Early Years
“If you want staff to be nurturing then you need to nurture them” Simple ideas such as a wellbeing basket (including deodorant, tampons mouthwash etc.) or anonymous staff suggestion boxes can be nice additions to a working environment. However, a deeper understanding...
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Ideas to tackle staff lateness
Repeated lateness by a staff member can be so disruptive to a setting and the functioning of the team. It’s a good idea to address the issue before it continues, or worse, it starts to be seen as accepted behaviour, and others start to be late too. Before you act,...
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How do we handle a request for term time only working following the pandemic?
These days it feels as if you can't move for a conversation on the merits of flexible working policies and the ability to work from home. Many employees appear to have re-evaluated how they live their lives and in many cases chosen to take roles that give them a...
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Managing the risk of a dismissed employee claiming they have whistleblown
We've known for some time that employees who whistleblow are able to claim that they have made a protected disclosure. They are entitled not to suffer a detriment as a consequence of raising a protected disclosure about their workplace. The detriment might be the...
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Supporting staff in Early Years with their IVF journey
In recent years more and more employees have been grateful that their employers have a IVF Policy, clearly setting out what they can expect if they start fertility treatment during their employment. IVF itself is a common and yet much understood workplace issue and...
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How can I stop them wanting to kill each other!
Recently I was having a chat with a Day Nursery Owner who was asking whether it was them or whether there was something in the air with nursery personnel in general. Intrigued I asked her what she meant and was told, “I don’t know what to do it's like they want to...
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Why investigating claims of misconduct in your setting is a good idea
A thorough investigation into alleged misconduct can go a long way towards mitigating risks and establishing the appropriate steps for the employer to take in terms of the employee, policies, procedures and third parties. This is especially true in the following...
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Safer recruitment – don’t forget the basics just because we are in a skills shortage
The pressure to attract and hire staff is immense but in the need to hire we must make sure we don't forget the basics. Safer recruitment requires that EY providers must ensure that people looking after children are suitable to fulfill the requirements of their roles....
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