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Company that got sued for sacking an employee because they refused the vaccine wins case

According to statistics over 90% of over 12s have now received their first vaccination. Despite the majority of the UK welcoming the vaccine, there’s still a small percentage of people who have decided not to get vaccinated.

Mandatory vaccinations have been a contentious issue. And when a woman was dismissed for refusing to be vaccinated, she took her employers to an employment tribunal on the basis that her right to private and family life hadn’t been respected.

On this occasion, the employment tribunal dismissed her case and found that the company’s decision to dismiss her was proportionate, as the employer’s decision to make vaccination mandatory for staff providing close personal care to vulnerable care home residents was a reasonable management instruction.

Latest poll finds two in five working parents plan to move jobs in 2022

It also found that 62% of those who claimed to have a good work-life balance were also looking to move. Furthermore, 49% of parents who said they were highly satisfied with their life overall said they would be looking for new work. And a huge 66% of parents felt like their employers were unsympathetic to their childcare needs.

You may have heard about the Great Resignation and this is further evidence that this is a real thing business owners need to be aware of.

COVID has caused lots of stress. Especially those who have had to juggle these changes while caring for children or elderly relatives.

For those parents in your workforce that you rely upon, it may be time to look at your relationship and how you can retain them for the future.

3 ways your business can avoid The Great Resignation 

It sounds so dramatic… the kind of thing you’d read about in a history book. But The Great Resignation is having a big impact on many businesses up and down the country right now.

Instead of sitting tight and riding out the economic storm in a safe job, employees are jumping ship. 

It’s because there’s an abundance of available roles right now. Candidates can afford to take more risk and be choosier about what they really want from a job. 

HINT: It’s not just about the salary.

So here are three ways your business can avoid losing its best people:

1. What do people think about you?

That’s people outside of the business as well as your employees. Do you seem like a great place to work? Do you have great ethics? How well do you treat your people? 

Try an anonymous survey to get the most honest feedback. This is a great first step to be able to make the right changes.

2. Listen to feedback

It sounds obvious, but if your anonymous surveys suggest you need to offer more flexibility, or become more inclusive, look at the things you can do make those changes. 

As well as bringing new, positive changes to the company, acting on suggestions will make your team feel more valued. 

3. Support your team

We need to champion good mental health and wellbeing, but it can really make a big difference in the relationship you have with your employees.

Take mental health seriously and provide a safe and open environment for your team and you’ll be rewarded with a new level of loyalty from your people. 

Obviously, this is a very brief answer to what can be a complicated question, so if you’d like any further advice on attracting and retaining the best people for your business, feel free to give us a call! 

Q&As

Should employees talk about religion at work?

Religion can be discussed at work, as long as it’s in an appropriate manner. Everyone should feel comfortable with the conversation, and it must not cross the line into harassment or discrimination.

What can I do if an employee is always late for work? 

Arrange a 121 and find out why it’s happening. There may be a valid reason which you may be able to make adjustments for. But if there is no valid excuse, set out your expectations and warn that disciplinary action will commence if it continues.

Can employees talk about their salary? 

Simply put: yes! The 2010 Equality Act gives employees the right to discuss salary for the purposes of bargaining or protection, and it’s illegal for employers to ban such discussion.