There seems to be a big increase in disputes between employers and employees who are in the process of leaving at present, irrespective of whether the exit is their choice or the organisations. When this happens, employers often engage us to negotiate a settlement, which will then be legally binding once a Settlement Agreement isContinue reading “Why do employees increasingly expect unjustifiably high exit settlements from their employer?”
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Removing underperforming employees with less than 2 years’ service from your business
It seems from my discussions with companies in recent weeks that, in line with my latest blog articles, thoughts are moving towards planning for when the Covid restrictions ease. The topic I have been asked about most involves employees who do not have the best attitude or performance, and have worked for the company forContinue reading “Removing underperforming employees with less than 2 years’ service from your business”
How to part company with an employee who just doesn’t fit
Following a recent networking seminar one of the attendees called me to see if there is a way of, in their words, ‘getting rid’ of a difficult employee. We talked through the legally recognised ‘fair reasons for dismissal’ but his role wasn’t redundant; although he isn’t a great performer it would be difficult to followContinue reading “How to part company with an employee who just doesn’t fit”