Promoting untrained staff into management roles carries hidden risks, writes MARIANNE McJANNETT Promoting high-performing employees into management roles is a natural and often necessary step for growing organisations, in a bid to retain good people. However, too often these promotions are made without sufficient training or support. While the individual may excel technically, the shift […]
employment law
Neonatal care adds to family friendly laws
A new employment right for parents has added to a growing number of forms of statutory leave, says EUAN SMITH In the years up to 2020 there was something of a slow-down in the pace of legislative change relating to “family friendly” leave and a resulting knock-on effect for those handling personnel matters – whether […]
Be aware of the rules on redundancy
Companies are facing higher employee costs. KAREN HARVIE offers some advice on how to stay within the law when making staff redundant A recent CIPD survey found a sharp increase in the number of UK businesses’ intending to reduce their payroll. Almost a third are expected to cut staff through a combination of redundancies and […]
Avoid falling foul of law during Euro 2024
ROBERT HOLLAND says employers must retain workplace harmony as employees look to enjoy the football tournament We’re Scotland, so when it comes to major football tournaments we haven’t exactly been clocking up the air miles over the years. However, under the stewardship of Steve Clarke, things have changed for the better. We reached Euro 2020 […]
Employment law – what to expect in 2024
From working hours and hourly pay to migration and family leave, there are big changes ahead, says FRASER VANDAL It has has been a challenging year for many human resources teams and there will be little respite in the new year as new and emerging legislation takes shape and comes into force. So what will be […]