Guides

Ask Kate: my employees are discussing politics on work time. Help!

This caller was worried about their employees discussing political matters at work. So, they asked Kate Palmer, Peninsula’s HR Advice and Consultancy Director, for expert advice.

Three real life workplace horror stories (and how to handle them)

You sent us anonymous stories for our experts to unpack. And now, our HR and Health & Safety experts will share their thoughts on three scary workplace stories that’ll make you jump straight for your employee handbook…

Can you dismiss an employee on the spot for gross misconduct?

Under new plans, any officer who commits gross misconduct could face automatic dismissal. But how should you behave if any of your staff commit gross misconduct and criminal acts?

It’s easy to forget boundaries and professional conduct at social events. So if it’s time to invite your staff to a festive party, it’s a good opportunity to set important rules around conduct.

Use your free sporting policy sample to create firm but fair guidelines around watching the big game at work.