From 1st August, it appears that all protections relating to shielding are being removed. No more statutory sick pay, no more food parcels, and it’s back to work. So, what do we need to do? No doubt we’ve had plenty of patients call us already, asking us to sign them off work or asking for…

In the second module of our HR Masterclass, Robyn Jackson teaches us about Performance Management. Performance Management is an essential part of any line manager’s job. It doesn’t just mean managing under-performance, but also how to evaluate, support, encourage and give feedback. This module covers the following topics: Day-to-day management of employees Giving effective feedback…

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in May 2020. HR updates Amber alerts UPDATE – Extension of IR35 postponed Green alerts No vicarious liability for employee’s malicious data breach Discriminatory redundancy process for pregnant employee

Over the past weeks there have been many coronavirus-related questions on Practice Index’s HR and Employment forum. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. In some cases, we advise that you seek advice from a HR or employment law professional before taking action; PLUS members can email the HR Advice Line [PLUS] too.…

In the first module of the HR masterclass, Robyn Jackson takes you through the recruitment process. This is the first stage in the employee life cycle, and top-quality recruitment is vital not just for ensuring you get the best possible candidates for your roles, but also for promoting your practice as an employer of choice.…

Managing Human Resources in general practice can be an absolute minefield, and judging by the posts we’ve seen on the forums, we realise a new HR-related conundrum can appear every day! Robyn Jackson, forum HR guru, has teamed up with the Practice Index team to bring you an HR Masterclass designed to boost your knowledge…

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in April 2020. HR updates Red alerts REMINDER – Agency worker pay and terms – 6th April 2020 Statutory parental bereavement leave and pay – 6th April 2020 REMINDER – Written Statement of Employment Particulars – 6th April 2020 Amber alerts Tribunal compensation limits increase –…