absence management
Fake fit notes - be warned - 01 June 2010
From 6 April employees have been required to provide "Fit Notes" to support their return to work rather than the old "Sick Note" scheme.
There has been an alarming turn of events though with a simple method to circumvent the "Fit Note" scheme. A Website is now offering fit notes for as little as £5. This provides employees an easy way to take unauthorised absence but obtain a seemingly valid fit note.
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World Cup Dreams - Employer Nightmare - 20 May 2010
The World Cup is looming. So what are the implications for employers?
Major events like the World cup and the Olympics pose some major issues for UK businesses. Keeping your employees happy, absence rates low and your productivity up can cause you major headaches.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) are as ever “on the ball” and have added an excellent guide on their website. The guide has some excellent ideas for helping you manage World Cup Fever, including: read the full details
