Advice

From 6 April 2019, new government legislation will require employers to provide payslips to all workers, as well as provide itemised payslips to those whose pay varies depending on the number of hours worked.

As part of the Food Standards Agency #EasytoAsk Allergen Awareness campaign we have collaborated on a new logo that can be used across all printed media. The #EasytoAsk logo has been specially adapted for our members to use across all products and collateral with the aim to encourage staff to be aware and customers to speak up and ask about ingredients and allergen information.

Research findings underpinning the campaign show that young people with food allergies or intolerances face challenges when eating out. This campaign icon is designed to encourage more interaction so customers can ask for allergen information and eat safely. For businesses, introducing the logo enables staff to communicate allergen information, potentially avoiding the need for full labelling.

Downloading the logo is easy. Click here, a new tab will open, right click and save.

Please do feel free to use the #EasytoAsk logo in store, on products or across any printed literature.

According to Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service), one in ten employers believes their performance management processes are actually demotivating their employees.
This shouldn’t be happening. Performance management is not just about managing out those employees whose performance is below par. It is also about setting clear expectations, giving people praise for good work, providing constructive feedback to help them improve, refocusing efforts to align with new objectives, resolving any concerns, identifying training and development needs and increasing your employee’s engagement level. All of this will ensure that your business is getting the very best out of your employees.

As we head towards Christmas, it can be a very busy time for sandwich manufacturers and retailers.
To deal with the seasonal rush, you will need to take on extra staff. But what are your best options?

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The following presentations weew made to the Joint Technical Group Meeting held on 17th October 2018 at Campden BRI.

Investing in the training and development of your employees is no longer a luxury. It’s a must.
Your employees are your business greatest asset, so nurturing your talent and equipping them with all the necessary skills is key to your commercial success.

When new mums come back to the workplace, it can often be a daunting and scary experience.

Whether you like to admit it or not, we all have our own bias which can shape our recruitment decisions. 

Precautionary advice on cooking frozen vegetables following Europe-wide listeriosis outbreak. UPDATED 06/07/2018

When dealing with employee misconduct, employers may have a good reason to dismiss an employee, but if they don’t follow the correct procedure their worst nightmare may come true – they may be forced to defend Employment Tribunal claims.