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The leadership detox
We're all familiar with detoxing when it comes to diet and lifestyle, but what about detoxing our leadership abilities? Recent studies have identified the devastating impact that 'toxic' leadership can have on an organisation (we only need to look at News International for a very topical example) and suggests some simple steps that can help address this, creating a more positive work environment where employees see that integrity and honesty are valued and rewarded, with those at the top leading by example.
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Employment Law Update
A few FAQs regarding Agency Workers Regulations 2010
As a result of the Agency Workers Act 2010, various new rights have been given to agency workers which apply to all employers that hire or use agency workers; including temps, freelancers, or employees of a parent company. Employers should ensure they are familiar with these rights in order to ensure compliance and avoid potential employment tribunal claims.
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How to implement a Bribery Policy
The Bribery Act 2010 defines a bribe as a financial advantage or other reward that is offered, promised, given, or received by an individual or company to induce or influence that individual or company to perform its public or corporate functions or duties in an improper manner.
The Act regulates how a company conducts its operations both in the UK and overseas and penalties for breach are severe; with unlimited fines for businesses and up to 10 years' imprisonment, as well as an unlimited fine, for individuals. As such, it's imperative that organisations are aware of this and ideally have a policy in place to ensure the guidelines for those who act on the company's behalf are clearly defined.
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