Religious Dress in the Workplace Achbita v G4S Secure Solutions NV Whatever you might have read elsewhere, the Court of Justice for the European Union has categorically not ruled that employers are allowed to ban the wearing of Islamic headscarves in the workplace. But what the Court does say in the case of Achbita v…
Workplace disputes are costly. They damage relationships and compromise business performance. Read our article on workplace conflict here. Disciplinary and grievance policies are designed to manage disputes by establishing wrongdoing by employees against their company or colleagues. While these policies appear to resolve disputes, they are time consuming, unpleasant for all, including colleagues involved in an investigation, and typically end…
At Inside Advantage we believe that strong workplace relationships are the essential foundation of high performing organisations. People work hard for each other, cooperating and collaborating to achieve their objectives. However, when a relationship breaks down the consequences can be far reaching. Emotions can run high, clouding the parties vision and reasoning. Unresolved conflict consumes…
While you focus on strategies to maximise performance and engagement in your business, could your employees be engaging in extra-curricular activities? The workplace can be a fertile place for spawning intimate relationships and, according to a survey by CareerBuilder.com in 2014, 38% of respondents have dated a co-worker at least once. In 2013, Vault.com reported…