Can your business stand up to the work place banter test?
Many businesses are becoming increasingly cautious with what is said in the work place. A recent case shows exactly this, when a nurse was found to be unfairly dissmissed for a remark made in jest.
The old addage of 'it will never happen to me' is rooted in the micro business sector especially those businesses operating with less than 10 staff withing the Pontypridd and Rhondda area.
It only takes one member of staff to become offended by a un thoughtful remark, followed by a mis handled complaint to cause a situation where your business will loose money in the form of a claim!
Here's your test:
1 - have you ever said anything your work place that would cause offence if certain party were to hear the remarks?
2 - If this does happen and an employee is offended. Do you understand the correct procedure to take to deal with the situation?
3 - Could your business in Pontypridd - Rhondda or South Wales afford to loose money if these tough economic times for the use of banter?
Of course Banter is part of human nature - but, make sure you have your processes in place just in case your caught out.
If your interested in learning more or would like to take advantage of a free Employment Law review of your Human Resources within your South Wales business then give Connective HR a call.
Connective HR offer cost effective in partial advice to businesses throughout Pontypridd - Rhondda and the wider South Wales area on all matters of Human Resources. - They exist to protect your bottom line!
