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Alternatives to paying statutory sick pay
What occupational sick pay schemes must offer.
Calculate statutory sick pay
Work out how much statutory sick pay to pay employees who qualify for it.
Flexible working: the law and best practice
The law surrounding flexible working requests, the eligibility criteria and how to respond to a flexible working application.
The right to request flexible working: eligibility criteria
Who qualifies for the right to make a flexible working request and what are the types of requests.
Considering flexible working requests
Responding to an employee's flexible working request and arranging a meeting to discuss it.
Advantages of flexible working
The advantages for your business when introducing a flexible working policy.
Consultation: Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan design
Views sought on the shape of Northern Ireland’s Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan.
NHS Cancer Programme - Innovation Open Call 3
NHS England has launched a new round of its funding competition for innovation in the early detection and diagnosis of cancer.
Deciding on your successful job candidate
Selecting the most suitable candidate for a job and contacting unsuccessful applicants.
Advantages of job inductions
Job induction training can help maximise motivation and understanding of the work for a new employee.
Preparing for an induction
Prepare induction checklists, inform key workers, and ensure newcomers feel welcome.
Advantages and disadvantages of pay-rate systems
Advantages and disadvantages of the various pay-rate systems and finding the most suitable one for your business.
Making a job offer to the successful candidate
Unconditional job offers and what to do if the offer is subject to the candidate meeting certain conditions.
Induction programme: what to include
Sort out bank details and health and safety information, confirm terms and conditions, and introduce staff.
Setting up a new pay-rate system
What to consider when setting up or changing a pay-rate system.
Tailoring the induction to the worker
Alter your induction programme to suit the needs of different sorts of workers.
New starter pack for staff
What a new starter pack should contain, including documents such as a staff handbook or organisational chart.
Making pay comparisons
Make pay comparisons with other businesses to ensure your pay rates are competitive.
Set the right pay rates
This guide covers what to consider when setting pay rates and describes the different systems and schemes.
Belfast Business Survey
This survey will help Belfast City Council and its partners adapt their supports to meet the changing needs of businesses and social enterprises.