Alongside simplifying leave management with ScheduleLeave, we publish practical blogs on managing time off, HR best practices, handling workplace change, and running a small business more effectively.
Are you overwhelmed by the number of your team’s annual leave bookings? Annually, employees are entitled to receive paid time-off which is often used for vacation. However, if not managed correctly, this can lead to disruptions in the workplace and even loss of productivity. Managing annual leave is an integral responsibility of any manager or […]
Leave loading is an extra payment made to employees during their annual leave in Australia. It helps cover additional expenses like travel and accommodation. This article explains who qualifies for leave loading, how it is calculated, and other key details. Key Takeaways Leave loading, typically at a rate of 17.5%, is an additional payment for […]
Today, companies spend a lot of effort on curating staff leave management policies and programs to ensure a smooth, transparent, and seamless management of absences and leave. Absence management software automates the processes associated with employee time off, such as request submissions, tracking, and management, helping organisations to efficiently handle employee absences, such as vacation […]
Best practices for leave management can help reduce stress and conflict in a company is to manage to leave effectively. Employees unhappy with the annual leave they receive often make their dissatisfaction known, either directly or through reduced performance levels, leading to tension and conflict among co-workers. Additionally, absenteeism costs UK businesses £100 billion per […]
In our last post, we looked at the reasons for your employees becoming burned out, however, on the opposite end of the scale, it’s possible for them to suffer from another type of mental distress: boreout. Boreout, as it sounds, is when someone consistently feels bored and unstimulated at work. This chronic state of boredom, […]
In today’s fast-moving and rapidly changing economy, it’s not necessarily businesses with the most resources that outpace their competition but those that make the most of their resources. To get the most out of what they have, companies need to have systems in place that cover every facet of their business. HR systems, for instance, […]
Introduction to Zero Hours Contracts Zero hours contracts are a type of employment contract where the employer does not guarantee a set number of working hours—this is also known as a zero hour contract or zero hours contract. These are a type of hour contracts and are sometimes referred to as casual contracts, reflecting the […]
Sometimes, it’s in a business’ best interest for an employee to immediately cease their work when either party has given the other notice. Understanding how much notice is required is crucial for both employers and employees when considering PILON. In such instances, the employee can be sent on gardening leave or they can be given […]
In today’s increasingly competitive economic climate, most companies strive to seek out every advantage they can. This may include focusing on innovation or doubling-down on staff development, to carve out of much of their market as possible. However, an area that’s often sadly overlooked is absence management. Understanding how absence management software work can significantly […]
Challenges surrounding leave management are among those almost universally shared by companies. Underutilization of paid leave contributes to employee anxiety and negatively impacts their well-being. This is down to the fact that staff have to take time off, whether planned or unplanned, so a few issues are inevitable without an effective leave management process. That […]
