Indicator - FL Memo

Risk assessments and method statements are two types of safety document. What’s the difference between them? A risk assessment identifies and controls the hazards and a method statement is an instruction on how to complete a task safely. #safety

Don't forget to pay the relevant minimum wage (£10.42ph for those aged 23 and over), unlike @WHSmith @Argos_Online @marksandspencer who are amongst more than 200 firms facing penalties of nearly £7m for breaches dating back over a decade. #nmw #pay

The Schofield saga raises some serious questions about how employers should manage personal relationships at work. Our latest blog has all the answers tips-and-advice.co.uk/blog-w… #phillipschofield #HumanResources #employment

The good old British heatwave is here. We just can't cope can we? But to get the best from your staff when the mercury is rising, follow our simple guidance mytipsandadvice.co.uk/2023-0… #heatwave #healthandsafety

Amazon has launched a new employment contract which gives parents and grandparents the choice to work during term time only. If you receive a request from an employee for term-time only working, how should you deal with it? mytipsandadvice.co.uk/2023-0…

Smoking workers could be getting the equivalent of a week's extra holiday in fag breaks. A study by @HayppGroup found smokers spend just over 39 hours each year outside smoking during work hours, equivalent to an extra week’s holiday. #smoking #holidays #annualleave #hr

Tax Breaks for Pension Savers - is out now. It's packed with useful information and advice about how to accumulate and manage pension savings, make the most of the tax breaks and avoid the traps hidden in HMRC’s rules. It's now £20 off! indicator-flm.co.uk/en/tax-b… #pensions

New legislation has been passed with the aim of ensuring that more of what customers leave as tips go to staff. Does this mean you need to update your payroll processes and are there any changes to how tips are taxed? mytipsandadvice.co.uk/2023-0… #tax #tips #humanresources #payroll

A week on and the @Accountex dust has finally settled. A terrific event for us - lots of new business and the opportunity to spread the Indicator - FL Memo love. Thanks everyone, we'll be back!

A worker off sick for 15 years claimed that not increasing his sick pay amounted to discrimination. In a victory for commonsense, the tribunal judge disagreed, saying there was no disability discrimination. msn.com/en-gb/money/other/it… #disability #discrimination #humanresources

To reduce the sickness absence rates in your business, one option to consider is introducing an attendance allowance scheme for staff. What specific matters should you think about before putting this type of scheme in place? mytipsandadvice.co.uk/2023-0… #HR #sicknessabsence

A recent survey found that a third of workers over 55 said their workplace was too woke. Whereas a third of workers under 25 said their workplace wasn’t woke enough and could lead to them quitting. Read our latest blog to see how to strike a balance tips-and-advice.co.uk/blog-t… #woke

The CBI has made the headlines after being hit with allegations of sexual misconduct, including an alleged rape at one of its summer parties. Where incidents occur at work-related events, what’s your potential liability? Our free advice mytipsandadvice.co.uk/2023-0… #harassment

smartlink.ausha.co/episode1-… What's the safest way to deal with a persistent sickness absence problem? Listen to our latest podcast for all the ready to use advice. #humanresources #sickness #absencemanagement

What's the safest way to manage a persistent sickness absence problem? Listen to our latest podcast for all the answers. #hr #dismissal ##sickness ##humanresources #unfairdismissal podcast.ausha.co/episode1-ho…

According to a new study on health, wellbeing and habits, one fifth of employees are sitting for more than eight hours per day. Could this potentially cause health problems and if so, what can you do about it? mytipsandadvice.co.uk/2023-0… #HealthAndWellness #hr

What's the difference between a risk assessment and a method statement, and why should you care? Our latest (four minute) video explains all that you need to know. mytipsandadvice.co.uk/videos #riskmanagement #healthandsafety

smartlink.ausha.co/episode1-… Should your business still make claims about its green credentials? #greenwashing

Staff used to the quiet of homeworking often struggle in an office environment and find colleagues particularly annoying, according to a survey by an architectural accoustics firm. Read our latest blog to manage workplace noise tips-and-advice.co.uk/blog-s… #humanresources #wfh

Ramadan has started. How can you ensure that fasting workers are kept safe during this period? Here's our full advice mytipsandadvice.co.uk/2023-0… #ramadan2023 #healthandsafety #humanresources