Speak to an expert on 0800 028 2420

Peninsula Blog

Recent Blog Posts By Peninsula Blog

Right to be accompanied during a Disciplinary

When Acas amended its Code of Practice regarding the right to be accompanied, it was easy to see that it would mean a big shift in the way that employ... Read More

20 October 2015 By Peninsula Blog

Can a notice period start during a holiday?

SJ Writes: I have an employee who has just handed in their notice whilst on annual leave, but they are not due to come back to work for another two we... Read More

19 October 2015 By Peninsula Blog

Peninsula Face2Face - disciplining friends and family in the workplace

It can be difficult for a business owner to conduct formal disciplinary proceedings against an employee when there is a personal relationship involved... Read More

16 October 2015 By Peninsula Blog

Supporting an employee in returning to work after sickness leave due to mental health

The most beneficial way of supporting an employee back into work after a long period of sickness is to firstly set up a return to work meeting with th... Read More

15 October 2015 By Peninsula Blog

Why employers should encourage employees to leave work on time

As an employer, your business is at the heart of everything you do. Unfortunately this level of dedication to the output portion of your business, oft... Read More

13 October 2015 By Peninsula Blog

The rights of part-time workers

SB Writes: As my business is growing, I have decided to employ some part-time workers to ease the workload. I have never employed part-time workers be... Read More

05 October 2015 By Peninsula Blog

Apprenticeships - What employers need to know

Employers in England and Wales should provide apprentices with an ‘apprenticeship agreement’ as their contract of employment. These agreements strip a... Read More

02 October 2015 By Peninsula Blog

Creating a welcoming atmosphere for new employees

We all remember that first day at a new job. You arrive promptly with a mix of emotions ranging from nervous anticipation to jubilant excitement as yo... Read More

24 September 2015 By Peninsula Blog

Modern Slavery Statements'

From October 2015, commercial organisations that carry on a business or part of a business in the UK will need to publish a ‘modern slavery statement’... Read More

21 September 2015 By Peninsula Blog

How to handle a situation where an employee is threatening to quit

Although the employee is letting you in on her possible intentions, you should be careful not to jump on it and encourage her to resign, or allow her ... Read More

21 September 2015 By Peninsula Blog

How our Payroll Advice Service can benefit employers

Payroll may seem straightforward, but there are a number of things that can easily go wrong, causing major headaches for employers. At Peninsula, we h... Read More

21 September 2015 By Peninsula Blog

When to access medical reports for a long-term sick employee

When am I legally allowed to ask for a medical report for an employee? I have a worker who has been off work with stress for three months and I wish t... Read More

14 September 2015 By Peninsula Blog

1 ... 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ... 37

Suggested Resources

Latest Guides

Dealing with disgruntled ex-employees

As a business owner, you want all your employees to leave your company on good terms. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Ex-employees can som...

Read more

Welding risk assessment

Many workplaces will use welding activity from time to time. Without welding, we wouldn't have the cars, buildings, or appliances we have today. But, ...

Read more

Employer relocation

Sometimes businesses need to relocate. Especially if the company is growing or your current workplace doesn't allow your employees to thrive. But you ...

Read more

Building better businesses

Our purpose We empower businesses and their teams to thrive by investing in knowledge, people & technology Combining award-winning HR, Employmen...

Read more Show more

Recent Blogs

Ask Kate: my employee’s been using AI to do their work. Help!

Read more

Should you hire someone who’s unfriendly in the interview?

Read more

The bank holiday rush: how to manage last minute leave requests

Read more

SMEs owed £68k on average by suppliers

Read more
View all blogs

Popular Downloads

Employee wellbeing policy

1 in 4 of us experience a mental health problem each year. Which means it’s highly likely you employ...

Download

Supporting staff through menopause

It's never been more important to take menopause seriously.  As the percentage of workers over the ...

Download

Menopause Policy

Going through the menopause can bring about a number of workplace requirements. These can range from...

Download

Manual Handling Risk Assessment Template

Any form of activity that requires an employee to lift, move, or support a load is classed as a manu...

Download Show more