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Choose an outsourcing partner
How to find the right outsourcing partner and choose a provider that can add value to your business.
Service level agreements
Service level agreements define the service that outsourcing partners are expected to provide.
Absence and sickness policies: what to include
An overview of what to include in absence and sickness policies.
Benefits of an absence and sickness policy
Productivity, morale, and staff retention can be improved with clear workplace policies on absence and sickness.
Manage absence and sickness
Information and guidance for employers about managing sickness and absence in the workplace.
Strategic issues for investment appraisal
Assessing how an investment fits into your business strategy and long-term objectives.
Employee absence due to conflict at work
How to manage staff who are absent because of disputes or other conflicts in the workplace.
Employee absence as a capability issue
How an employee's illness can affect their ability to perform their job.
Manage workplace absence and sickness
An overview of the basic principles of managing absence and sickness effectively.
Managing absence and sickness: five things you should know
Top tips to help employers effectively manage unexpected workplace absence.
Measure and monitor absence and sickness
How to measure and record absence and sickness in your workplace.
Employee absence due to bad weather
Flexible working and other issues you may have to tackle during bad weather.
Employee absence as a conduct issue
How to manage an absence problem as a conduct issue where you may need to take disciplinary action.
Managing sickness absence - MindWise (video)
In this video case study, MindWise and the Equality Commission, explain the importance of having a workplace sickness absence policy.
Online outsourcing
The advantages of using electronic outsourcing instead of conventional outsourcing.
Types of outsourcing services
Common types and examples of outsourcing services, including disruptive outsourcing solutions.
Outsourcing
What is outsourcing (or contracting out), how does it work and what are the pros and cons of outsourcing to your business.
6 tips for a successful joint venture
Six tips for setting up a successful joint venture, negotiating JV agreements and overcoming common problems that cause joint ventures to fail.
Types of bank finance for businesses
Sources of short- and long-term bank finance for businesses, including overdrafts, bridging finance and mortgages.
Advantages and disadvantages of bank loans
What loans are, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to know when they are suitable for your business' needs.