Annual evaluation

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  • Developing employee performance: Feedback and appraisals

    Developing employee performance: Feedback and appraisals

    This guide explores how to build an effective feedback culture and appraisal system, including why feedback matters and how it can support performance improvement. It helps employers develop appraisal approaches that engage employees and contribute to better outcomes.

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Why organisational alignment breaks between functions

Organisational alignment breaks down when policy, reward and manager guidance pull in different directions. Explore why reasonable decisions …

FAQ

Does an employer have to continue paying a disabled employee full pay as a reasonable adjustment when they are off work sick?

Enhanced sick pay is not normally required as a reasonable adjustment. Exceptions include absence caused by an employer’s …

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Can an employee refuse to transfer under the TUPE Regulations 2006?

Employees can refuse a TUPE transfer, usually ending their contract without dismissal. Exceptions can apply where working conditions …

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What data subject access rights do employees have under the UK GDPR?

Employees can request access to their personal data under the UK GDPR. Employers generally have one month to …

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If an employee refuses an offer of suitable alternative employment in a redundancy situation, is this a dismissal or a resignation?

Refusing suitable alternative employment does not turn redundancy into resignation. An unreasonable refusal can affect entitlement to redundancy …

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When does overtime have to be included in holiday pay?

Regular overtime must count towards certain statutory holiday pay. Different rules apply to additional leave and irregular hours …

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Can an employer withdraw a job offer if it subsequently discovers that the successful candidate is pregnant?

Withdrawing a job offer because a candidate is pregnant is unlawful pregnancy and maternity discrimination, including for fixed-term …

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What must an employer do with any records made during the selection process?

Keep interview records and selection decisions. Retention should account for potential discrimination claims and data protection requirements.

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If an employee is dismissed in the last week of their first six months with a payment in lieu of notice, will they still qualify to claim unfair dismissal?

From 1 January 2027, statutory notice can bring an employee dismissed with PILON within the six-month unfair dismissal …

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