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Saving a drowning dog

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

My dog Comet almost drowned last week.

And while it was less dramatic than it sounds, it was still awful.

We were walking along the towpath when we bumped into an old friend.

I stopped to chat, but Comet didn’t fancy a chinwag, commencing his normal bouncing and barking that makes it clear that he doesn’t appreciate the delay.

Bouncing and barking that was followed very quickly by a splash as he fell into the cold, fast-flowing water.

If he could swim, it would have been funny.

But he’s a paddling specialist, so it really wasn’t.

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Filed Under: gross misconduct, Managing Employees

Tales of an HR Consultancy Expert – Day 25: Check the DBS number!

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

When you employ a new person, it is important to check references. All you are looking for is confirmation that they really did work for that company as stated on their CV. More than that is unrealistic to expect nowadays. But what else do you need to have?

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Filed Under: Business, Contracts of Employment, Dismissal, gross misconduct, Illegal immigrants, Managing Employees Tagged With: dbs checks

Heat of the moment resignations

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

My employee gave me their verbal resignation yesterday and wants to come back today – do I have to let them?

If it was a “heat of the moment” resignation, usually yes.

Resignation is unilateral, in that you don’t need to “accept” it for it to be valid.

That said, if there has been a discussion, tempers got frayed, and your employee storms out saying “you can stuff your job!”, then you should give them the chance to cool down.

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Filed Under: Business, Disciplinaries, Dismissal, gross misconduct, Managing Employees, Resignation

Tales of an HR Services Expert – Day 17: Gross Misconduct

Written by Carolyne Wahlen

I was reviewing a contract today. They had a sentence in there:

“If you are considered to have committed gross misconduct then you will be summarily dismissed, with no notice or pay.”

Now I know what they are trying to say. They are just not saying it correctly.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Dismissal, gross misconduct, Uncategorized

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About Carolyne

Carolyne has run a successful business since 2003, is a well-respected speaker, and author of all things HR. There are many, many business owners across the country who have had their very stressful employee issues magically disappear because they’ve teamed up with Carolyne and Gap HR.

Why Gap HR?

We exist to help you stay legal, compliant and profitable, without shelling out for an in-house HR manager. Over 180 clients benefit from the experience and expertise of the Gap HR team.

 

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“We have been using Gap HR for several years now. Carolyne and her team are professional and efficient and we would not hesitate in recommending them for small businesses. It is a great relief to know we are supported by them for our HR advice and paperwork is kept up to date.”

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“I have been working with Carolyne and her team for 6 years now , when I first purchased 2Excel Logistics I found the HR scary as I wanted to do the right thing for my staff , with Gap HR on my side this all seemed easy and we have gone from 9 staff to 28 with no hassle what so ever , thank you to all at Gap HR”

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“So pleased to be working with Gap HR. They’ve straightened us out in no time. Their pricing is clear and they really know what they are talking about.”

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“We are a growing company but do not have facilities in house yet for HR services in house. Gap HR is our go to service for all kinds of advice about HR for our business and we have found them very reliable, communicative and efficient. Would definitely recommend them”

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“Carolyne and team continue to provide great support to our business, with quick and accurate responses to help with our various HR needs.”

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