Training & development

Redundancy: 5 good reasons to consider Outplacement Support

What is Outplacement Support? “Outplacement” is used to support employees facing a job loss with the transition to the next phase of their career.  It is usually facilitated by an external provider and funded by the employer. Many employers facing the unpleasant task of making cuts question whether spending money on outplacement is counter-intuitive, [...]

Managing performance issues – a step by step guide

Following on from a general overview of managing performance issues in the workplace and the crucial role of management, here are my practical tips for line managers dealing with a performance issue: Explain the shortfall(s) in an honest discussion with your member of staff. Stick to the facts. Carefully consider the employee’s perception of [...]

Managing performance issues – overview

Performance issue?  It’s an HR problem, right?  Wrong! The management of a poorly performing member of staff is something that anyone with supervisory or management responsibilities should be fully au fait with.  As well as ensuring the fundamentals are addressed (identifying the issue, considering whether the company has done all it can to support [...]

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