Read more to understand how to implement change in the workplace, how to understand and combat productivity paranoia and your template on short-term absence management.

 

 

 

HOW-TO GUIDE

 

 

The ability to effectively implement change within the workplace is crucial in a constantly evolving environment. Internal and external factors can drive change, and giving your employees the tools they need to cope with change will provide them with a considerable advantage in excelling in their roles.

 

If your workforce cannot cope with change effectively, this can lead to disruption, confusion, and resistance from staff members. Effective change management requires a structured approach to assessing and implementing change and is vital to stay competitive in a rapidly changing business environment. 

 

 

 

 

As women across the country are fighting for the menopause to be understood by employers, the Government is taking steps to support this mission by appointing England’s first ever Menopause Employment Champion. 

 

The Champion will focus on encouraging employers to take a look at their policies and employ a more supportive workplace environment for women to progress in the workforce.

 

LEGISLATION UPDATES

 

From 6 April 2023, the annual increase will affect the rates and limits for employment tribunal claims. The new rates will apply where the effective date of termination (EDT) of an employee's employment is on or after 6 April 2023.

 

The maximum compensatory award goes above £100,000 for the first time under the new rates – however, in practice, the compensatory award is capped at 52 weeks’ pay if that is lower.

 

 

 

 

 

Is the cost of absence harming your business? Does your absence policy help or hinder you? Do you have a strategy to improve attendance?

 

Promoting attendance and healthy workplace initiatives will show you're serious about your employees’ health and well-being. Using analytics to track absence, productivity and performance will help identify the impact of absence on your business. You can then plan your strategy to improve attendance, motivate your employees and achieve greater workplace flexibility.

 

 

ON THE BLOG

 

 

Productivity Paranoia is a leadership problem manifested in managers who cannot adapt to new ways of working, believing that employees are not productive when working outside of the office environment, contrary to the evidence. This type of behaviour can negatively affect senior leaders and their employees, leading to detrimental mental health deficits.

 

Recognising and overcoming these negative beliefs by becoming actively aware of them is essential. Managing remote teams can make it difficult to accurately track the productivity of groups, which can cause managers stress and anxiety because they are not doing enough to motivate their team.  

 

Join us over on the blog to discover how to to combat productivity paranoia in the workplace.