Latest Managing staff Questions & Answers
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Last chance
I have spoken to an employee twice asking her to improve on her daily tasks, which she has failed to do. She's only been with us three months. What's the next move?
Under-performance
What’s the best way to deal with an incompetent manager who has been in the role for more than ten years?
Can I dismiss an employee for sending me a threatening text?
Two members of staff had an argument. One left the premises and I asked her not to return. She sent me a text threatening me with 'people to sort me out'. Can I dismiss her?
When unpaid interns are hired, productivity drops. Why?
We get great interns and occasionally hire the best ones, but I've noted that their productivity drops almost immediately when we start to pay them. Any idea why?
Would it be better for workers to be self-employed?
The company has two partners / owners and two employed staff. Our wage is a 25 per cent cut of monthly profit. The company pay NI and Tax for two employees. Would it be better for employees to be self employed and pay their own NI/Tax so company does not pay NI and Tax?
Dealing with difficult business partners and staff
I am one of two directors of a limited company and am experiencing problems with the other director. She is not working and is becoming obstructive in a way that is starting to harm the business. How should I approach the situation and what are my options?
Dealing with abuse in the workplace
I’ve been verbally abused at work and I want to put in a formal complaint. How do I go about this and what are my rights? Could you please explain the procedure for dealing with an allegation of abuse against a member of staff?
Can an employee work while signed off?
I have an employee who is about to have an operation and needs six weeks off to recover. They want to do some work at home after three weeks. Can they legally do this as I am under the impression that an employee cannot work while signed off?
Take steps to avoid fraud by employees
I’ve heard that fraud by employees is common. What steps can I take to avoid this?
Theft of product & money
I’m worried that an employee is stealing money and products. Can I just fire them based on my inventories?
Alleged theft
I’ve been informed that the manager I employ to look after my shop has been stealing. These thefts coincide with periods when I was abroad and the manager had sole access to the premises. What should I do next?
The legalities of taking on staff
I’m looking to take on my first employee. From a legal point, what have I got to do?
Employee used up sick leave
An employee is on sick leave after a planned operation, and recovery is longer than planned. He has used up his three weeks of paid sick leave. What now?
How can I get my staff as excited about my business as I am?
How can I get my staff as excited about my business as I am?
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