Charlotte Gallagher
Charlotte Gallagher

EDITOR'S NOTE: 

Hello and welcome to  to the November issue of Persona.  Following topical news this month on the widespread increase in stress, we bring you advice in our main article from the experts at Smith Guttridge & Associates; one of the many partner companies we work alongside to create bespoke staff training programmes. In the employment law update, you'll find an interesting case study on the difficult issue of holiday entitlement during sick leave and in the 'How to' we give you a cautionary reminder about handling the festive season with sensitivity to avoid any potential issues relating to religious discrimination. Feel free to email me your feedback at

charlotte@p3pm.co.uk

 

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Persona - Hello and welcome

Stress, resilience and well-being 

 

Charlotte Gallagher

Following National Stress Awareness Day on 2nd November, the news that stress has now become the number one cause of sickness absence, and is on the increase, has been a topical issue this month.

 

In a recent CIPD survey, 40% of private sector organisations reported an increase over the previous year, as did 50% of public sector organisations.

  

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Employment Law Update

  

Holiday pay while on sick leave

  

Whether or not an employee is permitted to receive payment for holiday entitlement whilst on long term sick has become an area of ongoing questioning. The ordinary rule is 'use it or lose it', but the subject of sick leave and holiday pay is changing rapidly.  

 
The EAT has decided in Fraser v Southwest London St George's Mental Health Trust that an employee on long-term sick leave must request annual leave in accordance with Regulation 15 of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) in order to be entitled to payment for it.

 

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How to manage religious beliefs in the 'Festive Period'!

Christmas always seems such a welcome distraction from the short days and cold weather. So when the time comes to install a fir tree in reception and dust down the tinsel, many people's thoughts are focused on the potential for a good party and the prospect of a break from work, but be warned - this time of year is fraught with potential pitfalls for the unwary employer.

As an increasingly multicultural Britain, the workplace often brings together people of different religious beliefs. This has the potential for conflict which should be treated carefully.

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DID YOU KNOW... 
 
Charlotte Gallagher
...that being a commercial airline pilot is the most stressful job in the world? According to a global survey conducted earlier this year, pilot topped the private sector poll, followed by public relations officer and corporate executive, whilst in the public sector, firefighters were top of the list.