We recently came across an article that suggested it is sometimes better not to have an absence policy. The subject of criticism was strict attendance policies, which were said to breed discontent and be counter-productive to employee engagement among other things. Continue reading
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Guide to flexible working
As of the 2nd January 2014, rail fares once again rose by 2.8%. This move will no doubt push flexible working to the front of any commuter’s mind. To help employees and managers alike decide if flexible working could be the right solution for you, we at Honeydew have written a guide to flexible working for you, right here. Please share! Continue reading
What motivates employees?
We all want a productive workforce, motivated and engaged and achieving great things. It’s not so easy to create such a team, however, no matter how much we may want it. A lot of research has gone into finding out what motivates employees and we’ve listed the top ones for you here: Continue reading
Flexible working – what is changing?
Last week, the government announced a new plan to expand the ‘Right to Request’ flexible working patterns to all employees. Previously this was only available to parents with children under 16. The main aim of the initiative is to boost the job market and make it more inclusive to mothers and single parents. Continue reading
How will your company manage absence during the Olympics?
Research conducted by recruitment consultants Badenoch & Clark has found that one in six or 17 percent of employees would consider taking a sickie to watch the Olympics.
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