Leading from the front - a coaching and mentoring approach
Studies show that 80% of issues encountered in any organisation are people-related, and approximately 60% of a business' costs are its people. That's why investing in those people is key, not only to ensure the business is operating at maximum efficiency but also in succession planning, to help develop the new leaders who will take the business forward.
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Employment Law Update
Religious discrimination: Is an employer obliged to allow employees time off for religious observance?
This issue was considered in the context of an individual who was employed as a security guard.
The employer had a contract with client to provide safety and security services on the site where the employee was based. The client required a specified number of security guards to be onsite for the full duration of operating hours. Accordingly, all security officers at the site were required to remain onsite throughout their shift. The employee, a Muslim, was refused permission to leave the site on Fridays in the middle of the day to attend a local mosque.
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How to utilise e-learning
E-learning has revolutionised the possibilities for training within the workplace and is something that employers should embrace, as it allows staff to train in a flexible and efficient way with low-cost systems which are easy to manage and monitor. Whether it's based on a CD-ROM, a workplace network, an intranet or on the internet, e-learning can offer a rich learning experience that can surpass the level of training available in a classroom environment thanks to the variety of tools available - text, video, audio, animation and virtual environments - and the fact that it is self-paced and hands-on, ensuring each employee can move at their own speed.
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