Now, initially, encouraging staff to take more leave doesn’t seem like the brightest idea. After all, if employees are away more frequently, that means more interruptions to projects and workflow. However, while that encouraging your staff to take all their entitled holiday allowance might result them being away at times that are inconvenient from the […]
HR Leave Management System: Digitalisation in Leave Management Reshaping the HR Industry?
Digitalisation and technology plays a crucial role in the corporate world, especially in the HR industry. This has essentially been beneficial for startups, SMEs, and large enterprises to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Managing employees’ leave and absence management in any organisation is a challenge without investing in an automated leave management system, […]
How long can an employee be on sick leave before being sacked?
In our last post, we looked into the complications associated with sacking an employee that’s on sick leave. However, along with that issue, there’s also the related question of how long they’re allowed to be on leave before you can dismiss them, and the importance of understanding employment law in these situations. In this post, […]
The Pros and Cons of Unlimited Holiday Allowance & Annual Leave
Upon first hearing about it, the idea of unlimited annual leave might seem fantastical; surely such a thing is too good to be true? However, not only is the idea a reality, it’s gaining popularity. For instance, large organisations like Netflix, Dropbox, Virgin, and even the massive General Electric are now offering limitless holidays to […]
What Causes Employee Burnout?
One of the most common dangers to an employee’s mental health is becoming burnt out. Burnout is particularly dangerous because anyone can succumb to it in a relatively short amount of time. Burnout is a type of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that occurs when an employee overexerts themselves for a prolonged period, without adequate […]
How to Calculate Pro Rata Holiday: Pro-Rata Annual Leave Allowance
While most of your staff will have similar annual leave allowances, there are a couple of scenarios where you’ll need to calculate pro-rata holiday entitlements for particular. In this post, we’ll take a look at how to calculate pro-rata annual leave allowances and when it’s necessary to do so. What is the statutory annual leave […]
Annual Leave Notice Period: Guide for Employees Taking Holiday During Their Notice
Dealing with your staff’s annual leave can be laborious at the best of times, but it can get even trickier if an employee is about to leave your company. It is important to provide advance notice to employees regarding mandatory holiday leave to ensure clear communication and adequate preparation. Now, you not only have to […]
Best Practices for Writing an Annual Leave Request Letter Template
Need to request annual leave? Writing an effective request for annual leave letter is crucial to ensure your time off is approved smoothly. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, key details to include, and templates for different types of leave requests. Key Takeaways Annual leave is essential for employees’ well-being and productivity, helping maintain a healthy […]
How FMLA Software Can Improve Inefficient Leave Management
In today’s business world, employees need to take time off when they need it. However, if leave management is handled in an inefficient way, it can harm your business. In particular, inefficient absence management can lower productivity, higher costs, and employee dissatisfaction. A well-managed leave program, supported by specialized FMLA administration, can enhance the HR […]
Can work contact an employee who’s off sick from work with stress in the UK?
Stress is one of the leading causes of sickness absence in the UK, often linked to a mental health condition. In fact, stress, anxiety, and depression were the cause of 51% of work-related illness in 2020. However, while most companies know it’s best to give someone space when they’re off with stress, businesses occasionally find […]