How to manage and record sickness absence
Having a clear idea of why absences are occurring will help you manage your team more effectively.
Adjustments to support attendance
An employee struggling with attendance may need adjustments to help. The underlying cause may be related to disability.
Managing attendance – Introduction
The role of attendance management in creating an inclusive and supportive culture in your team.
Can I assess every employee’s performance against each other?
Evaluating employees against their colleagues can be unfair discrimination. Here are some points to consider.
Managing inappropriate behaviour in the workplace
Inappropriate behaviour is not acceptable, but may need to be handled differently if you know or suspect the employee is disabled.
Having sensitive conversations
How to talk to an employee whose behaviour does not meet the organisation’s standards.
When should I appraise behavioural requirements?
Sometimes, a person’s disability can affect their ability to exhibit expected behaviours.
When should I lower targets as an adjustment?
In some instances, it can be reasonable to lower a disabled employee’s targets as an adjustment.
Supporting career development
Advice on how to reduce or remove the barriers disabled employees can face to progressing in their career.
Having constructive performance and development reviews or appraisals
Top tips for how to prepare for and carry out appraisals constructively.
Adjustments to help improve performance
Common areas where employees can struggle, with suggestions for adjustments that may improve performance.
Talking to employees about poor performance
Practical tips for talking to an employee about performance-related concerns.