Learning for LifeandWorkMar 21, 20201 minHow employers feel about trade unionsSometimes it depends on the social climate of a country that determines attitudes towards members of trade unions. Everyone is entitled...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 21, 20202 minThe role of the Trade Unions A trade union is an organisation that looks after the interests of employees. The main role of trade unions is to make sure that all...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 21, 20201 minDrawbacks of being a member of a trade unionThere may be some drawbacks and disadvantages to being a member of a trade union. These include: Membership fees The cost of membership...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 21, 20203 minWays to deal with stress in the workplaceMany believe that to avoid work-related stress you need to have a healthy work-life balance. However sometimes this balance is not equal...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 20, 20201 minHow employers can provide a duty of care to their employeesAll employers owe a duty of care to their employees. When employers do this, it leads to: greater job satisfaction with employees better...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 18, 20201 minPhysical consequences of stress in the workplaceHow stress in the workplace affects employees can differ from person to person. Sometimes, employees and even employers do not realise...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 18, 20202 minCauses of stress in the workplaceStress is when a person experiences mental tension and worry that at times can result in anxiety. There are many reasons why an employee...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 18, 20201 minEmotional consequences of stress in the workplaceSometimes employees do not realise that they are stressed in work or in the workplace. Usually they only realise they are stressed when...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 18, 20202 minHow to foster positive working relationships in the workplaceThere are a number of things that can be done in the workplace that can develop and foster good working relationships between all...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 18, 20201 minEquality Employment Legislation - Northern Ireland In Northern Ireland there are a numbers of laws that help to promote equality, safeguard human rights and maintain positive working...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 17, 20202 minWhat is a Code of Conduct in the Workplace?Stakeholders are people within a workplace that have an interest in it. Stakeholders must be aware of the importance of the code of...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 16, 20202 minEmployees' Responsibilities to their employersEvery employee has responsibilities to their employer as laid out in the contract of employment. These are likely to be: Excellent...
Learning for LifeandWorkMar 15, 20202 minEmployers' responsibilities to their employeesEvery employer has a responsibility to the workforce to ensure: All employees are paid for the work they do Employers need to ensure...
Learning for LifeandWorkFeb 7, 20201 minWhy part-time work may have a negative impact on some studentsWorking when you are student has some benefits like learning about a business, what skills are needed in the workplace and, of course,...
Learning for LifeandWorkFeb 7, 20201 minHow staff absenteeism can affect a businessEmployers need to trust that their employees are going to turn up for work when they are supposed to. If there are members of staff that...
Learning for LifeandWorkFeb 7, 20201 minWhy a business provides training for its employees It is important that businesses keep up-to-date with the ever changing and evolving world of business. One way they can do this is by...
Learning for LifeandWorkFeb 7, 20202 minWhat is a Contract of Employment?A Contract of Employment is an agreement between an employer and employee. It provides guidance on the working relationship between the...
Learning for LifeandWorkFeb 7, 20202 minWhy employers must ensure health and safety procedures in the workplace are in placeThe law states that employers must abide by all health and safety legislation and this is for a number of reasons: 1. An employee has the...
Learning for LifeandWorkFeb 7, 20201 minBenefits to an employee of being trained Training is used to improve the performance or knowledge of employees in the workplace. There are different ways an employer can train...
Learning for LifeandWorkFeb 6, 20201 minSanctions that employees could face if they fail to meet their responsibilitiesIf an employee fails to meet their responsibilities in the workplace, they may face a number of consequences or sanctions. These may...