Category: Human Resources
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The Curious Case of Linda Gallica: Dismissed Without Procedure But Held Fair
The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case of Linda Gallica and Abellio ScotRail Limited provides an interesting examination of when an employer can dismiss an employee without following disciplinary procedures. This article will analyze the key facts, employment tribunal reasoning, and EAT judgment to determine what rare circumstances permit dismissal without process. In unfair dismissal…
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Workplace Harassment Training: Understanding, Responding, and Preventing
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established that employees have the right to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees also have a right to be treated with respect and dignity while they’re on the job. But every year, tens of millions of US workers report that they have experienced some type of harassment…
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Top 5 HR Skills Every HR Professional Should Have
Gone are the days when HR management was the only skill required to be a successful HR professional. In today’s ever-changing business world, HR professionals need to have a broad set of general skills as well as a deep understanding of their functional expertise. In this article, we will discuss the top five HR skills…