April 2024 Newsletter

Spring and the lighter nights are finally here!

It's April Fools day on the 1st of the month so I wanted to talk about "horseplay" at work.

What is Horseplay?

Rough, boisterous and excessive play or pranks that occur at the workplace. Horseplay can be activities such as joking that includes physical contact, playing around, racing, grabbing, foolish vehicle operation and social pressure to participate in unsafe acts.

Employers cannot rule out the possibility that horseplay at work will result in harm being caused and that they can be held liable for the actions of their employees in such circumstances.

It's important to strike a balance and not to discourage banter that can have a positive impact. Implement a policy, which clearly sets out what is deemed to be acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.

Just another quick reminder about all the employment legislation changes coming into force this month:

• Carer's Act
• Paternity Leave changes
• Flexible Working changes
• New statutory rates
• Minimum wage increases

I have employee policies covering all of the new legislation and can provide your update for just ￡75 for all three policies. Let me know if you would like me to send them over.

Any queries on the above please give me a call.

It's alcohol awareness month in April.

• Did you know that between 3-5% of absence is caused by alcohol?
• Did you know that 25% of us have turned up to work hungover ?
• Did you know that 15% of us have turned up to work drunk?

Do you have an Alcohol (and drugs) policy? Do you understand what your responsibilities are as an employer?

Give me a call to find out more.

I will be exhibiting at The Midlands Business Network Expo, in conjunction with Richard Powell of Greenbee Recruitment. Come and visit our stand.

I offer lots of different services, including the above.

For help with your humans please call me on 07929506143.

Have a lovely April.