Posts by Russell Corlett

What happens if someone comes into work and falls ill within the first hour? Does this count as a day off, or is it an issue that is best considered at the managers discretion?

Every employer would ideally like a full workforce each day so that optimum performance can be attained, but, every employer also knows that that does... Read More

02 November 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

The perils of relying on CVs in recruitment

CV’s have been used in recruitment for many years and many employers ask candidates to submit their CV when applying for vacant positions with... Read More

24 October 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

The law with heat of the moment decisions

Where does the law stand regarding heat of the moment decisions made by employees?The law is not black and white when it comes to resignations made in... Read More

23 September 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Can you visit a sick employee at home?

Can you visit a sick employee at home? Many employers believe they cannot visit an employee at home, especially when they are off sick with stress. Ar... Read More

23 September 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Ask the Taxwise Expert: What is a Directors Loan Account? How may it become overdrawn?

Q. I have recently been advised my accountant that my Directors Loan Account is overdrawn and that both I and the company face additional tax liabilit... Read More

25 August 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Have You Been Introduced To BusinessSafe?

Departmental Product Rebrand Health and Safety or “Elf and Safety” as often referred to by those in the media has unfortunately become a phrase synon... Read More

21 August 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

You Don't Have To Be In A Real Crisis To See A Counsellor

These days most people still tend to consider that you have to be in deep crisis to even think about accessing face to face counselling. This is partl... Read More

21 August 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Recruitment And Internal Candidates

Im looking for an office manager and wish to start recruiting straight away. Do I need to take into consideration internal candidates? The purpose of ... Read More

10 August 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Employment Law difference between Northern Ireland and Great Britain

While employment rights and obligations of employees in NI are, on the whole, in line with those in GB this article looks to outline the main differen... Read More

03 August 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Ten Common Disciplinary Mistakes

Disciplinary action is one of the most difficult tasks for an employer to undertake. Not only can it be a difficult process to put into practice, the ... Read More

13 July 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Prayer Breaks in the Workplace

Am I obliged to let my employee leave their work-station to pray?There is no statutory requirement for employers to provide prayer breaks for employee... Read More

13 July 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Questions an employer should NOT ask at an interview

In every job interview the goal is to obtain important information while building a friendly rapport with the candidate. But some questions can be too... Read More

29 June 2012 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Recent Blog Posts By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

What happens if someone comes into work and falls ill within the first hour? Does this count as a day off, or is it an issue that is best considered at the managers discretion?

The perils of relying on CVs in recruitment

The law with heat of the moment decisions

Can you visit a sick employee at home?

Ask the Taxwise Expert: What is a Directors Loan Account? How may it become overdrawn?

Have You Been Introduced To BusinessSafe?

You Don't Have To Be In A Real Crisis To See A Counsellor

Recruitment And Internal Candidates

Employment Law difference between Northern Ireland and Great Britain

Ten Common Disciplinary Mistakes

Prayer Breaks in the Workplace

Questions an employer should NOT ask at an interview

Suggested Resources

Latest Guides

Dealing with disgruntled ex-employees

Welding risk assessment

Employer relocation

Building better businesses

Recent Blogs

Popular Downloads

Employee wellbeing policy

Supporting staff through menopause

Menopause Policy

Manual Handling Risk Assessment Template

Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Recent Blog Posts By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

What happens if someone comes into work and falls ill within the first hour? Does this count as a day off, or is it an issue that is best considered at the managers discretion?

The perils of relying on CVs in recruitment

The law with heat of the moment decisions

Can you visit a sick employee at home?

Ask the Taxwise Expert: What is a Directors Loan Account? How may it become overdrawn?

Have You Been Introduced To BusinessSafe?

You Don't Have To Be In A Real Crisis To See A Counsellor

Recruitment And Internal Candidates

Employment Law difference between Northern Ireland and Great Britain

Ten Common Disciplinary Mistakes

Prayer Breaks in the Workplace

Questions an employer should NOT ask at an interview

Suggested Resources

Latest Guides

Dealing with disgruntled ex-employees

Welding risk assessment

Employer relocation

Building better businesses

Recent Blogs

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

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

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

SMEs owed £68k on average by suppliers

Popular Downloads

Employee wellbeing policy

Supporting staff through menopause

Menopause Policy

Manual Handling Risk Assessment Template

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