Strategic HR

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  Training

  Appraisals quiz - line manager training

  A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on conducting effective appraisals.

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  Training

  Employee motivation - line manager training

  Line manager training resource on employee motivation, helping line managers to understand the importance of fostering a motivated workforce and what steps they can take to motivate their team.

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  Employment law cases

  Bribery: employee fairly dismissed for accepting laptop and printer from contractor

  In this case, the employment tribunal found that an employee who breached her employer's inducements, gifts and favours policy was fairly dismissed. The case is a good example of circumstances that might be covered by the Bribery Act 2010 when it comes into force in April 2011.

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  Policies and procedures

  Employee of the month policy

  A model employee of the month policy.

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  Training

  Handling difficult conversations quiz - line manager training

  A quiz for line managers to test their knowledge on handling difficult conversations.

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  Contract clauses

  Limits on use of suppliers contract clause

  A model contract clause in a contract of employment to prevent the employee from benefiting from improper price reductions from suppliers, contractors and consultants when this could result in allegations of bribery.

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  How to

  How to increase employee motivation

  Practical guidance on increasing employee motivation as part of an employee retention strategy.

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  Letters and forms

  Letter informing employee of promotion

  A model letter informing employee of promotion.

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  How to

  How to set up an employee suggestion scheme

  Practical guidance on setting up an employee suggestion scheme to encourage employee engagement and innovation.