Users' questions

Can an employer change your working hours?

Can an employer change your working hours?

An employment contract can only be varied if there is agreement or if the terms allow it. If your contract is clear and says that your employer can make the specific change that they want to make e.g. to vary or reduce your hours, then your employer may be able to make the change without your agreement.

How do you deal with a fellow employee?

Follow these 12 steps to handle a difficult co-worker:

  1. Learn to voice your thoughts.
  2. Get to know their perspective.
  3. Focus on your positive relationships.
  4. Talk to your supervisor.
  5. Accept their personality.
  6. Stay neutral at work.
  7. Limit your interactions.
  8. Be a better person.

How do you recognize a fellow employee?

How to recognize employees for a job well done

  1. Write a thank-you card. It’s a simple gesture to say thank you in person or write a thank-you note to employees who’ve done a great job.
  2. Give them a shout-out at all-hands meetings.
  3. Encourage peer-to-peer recognition.
  4. Take your employee out of the office.
  5. Invest in their future.

How do you recognize someone at work examples?

I wanted to say thank you for all you did to helping me get promoted. Your spirit of fair play and teamwork makes this company great. I’m very grateful for the role you play in supporting me to be my best; it is genuinely appreciated. I love all of the projects I’ve been getting to work on with you.

How do you tell an employee they are awesome?

Compliments on Their Skills

  1. “You are such an incredible problem-solver.”
  2. “I’m so impressed by how you communicate.
  3. “I don’t know what we would do with you and your ideas.”
  4. “Thank you so much for helping me on X.
  5. “You’ve got such amazing work ethic.”
  6. “Your skills made this project come together.”

When to give input on a fellow employee’s performance?

When providing your input on a fellow employee’s performance, you must understand the scale used and how it affects the overall review. Some companies rate employees into quadrants based on their salary and performance level.

Is it hard to bid farewell to colleagues?

Bidding farewell to your employees and fellow colleagues can be really hard. It is one of those emotional moments in an organisation where you have to bid adieu to your favourite person. And in between those emotions flowing in finding the right choice of words can be challenging.

When do you expect to be at work every day?

During the first of week of class in January and August, employees are expected to be at work every day and be on time to cover the increased customer traffic. Care should be taken to minimize absences during this time. On occasion, an employee may need a temporary rescheduling of their workweek.

Can a hostile workplace extend past business hours?

A hostile workplace can extend past business hours as well. Employers have an obligation to address behavior such as a person sending harassing texts or messages to a co-worker in the evening.