What’s Happening?

What’s Happening?

What’s Happening?

Five reasons why having a business purpose pays off

Five reasons why having a business purpose pays off

Reputation boosts, employee demand and company performance are the factors driving businesses to prioritise organisational purpose. A new CMI report outlines what having a purpose can do for managers. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)’s latest report The What,...

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CASE LAW: Can dismissal for serious misconduct, be fair?

CASE LAW: Can dismissal for serious misconduct, be fair?

advo hr  analyses two interesting recent cases surrounding conduct in the workplace. The first of the two case studies explains the difference between serious misconduct and gross misconduct and looks at whether it is permissible to dismiss someone with a clear...

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advo at the Cover Excellence Awards

advo at the Cover Excellence Awards

advo are a finalists for Employee Benefits Intermediary of the Year at the upcoming 2018 Cover Excellence Awards. The Cover Excellence Awards aim to highlight the “insurance firms firms and intermediaries who have continued to innovate and serve the protection, life...

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Too hot to handle…. or work

Too hot to handle…. or work

As the hot weather continues, MPs have urged the government to introduce a maximum workplace temperature - especially for work that involves physical effort. advo HR takes a closer look. Although this weather is lovely, unfortunately we all still have to go to...

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Taking control of difficult conversations in the workplace

Taking control of difficult conversations in the workplace

Investors in People outline five ways to take control. However far you are in your people management journey, holding difficult conversations is never easy. But by using specific techniques and developing key skills, managers can take control of difficult...

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