As demonstrated by our articles in this special Christmas
bulletin, the festive season can be a stressful time for HR
professionals. After managing
competing holiday requests and dealing with the fall out
of
Christmas party punch-ups (we hope not), January may feel like
a time for hibernation not housekeeping. But with proper policies
and procedures in place both employers and employees can enjoy a
less stressful 2016.
As January is often seen as the time for instigating change, we
thought it would be helpful to consider some New Year
resolutions:
1. Signed Contracts
Do all your employees have appropriate and signed contracts of
employment in place?
The law prescribes that certain information be provided in
writing to the employee within the first two months of their
employment. This includes things like their rate of pay, holiday
entitlement and place of work. Some slightly less obvious details
should also be included, such as whether any collective
