https://pressroom.prlog.org/peninsulapb/ About Peninsula Business Services Ltd - Peninsula Business Services is the UK's largest Employment Law and Health & Safety Consultancy. Over 25,000 businesses have integrated Peninsula to work as part of their HR and Health and Safety departments. Peninsula employs over 900 people in the UK. https://www.prlog.org/12465189-67-of-bosses-take-employee-wellbeing-seriously-however-83-unable-to-deal-with-mental-health-issues.html 67% of bosses take employee wellbeing seriously but 83% do not know how to deal with employee mental health issues. The Health Assured survey questioned 1023 employers and managers, from a wide range of industries throughout April and May 2015.Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:45:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12371751-73-of-uk-bosses-say-they-employ-under-performing-workers-and-they-are-unable-to-change-performance.html Many UK employers are frustrated that they employ under performing workers, a huge majority have tried to reverse their performance with little success. Alan Price, Employment Law Director at Peninsula Business Services provides advice.Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:06:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12361156-76-of-employees-would-not-tell-their-employer-they-suffered-depression-in-fear-of-losing-their-job.html 76% of employees would not tell their employer they suffered depression in fear of losing their job. David Price from Health Assured provides advice for employers.Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:25:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12314266-63-of-uk-businesses-are-unaware-of-new-hr-rules-introduced-at-the-beginning-of-april.html 63% of UK businesses are unaware that new employment legislation was introduced at the beginning of April according to the employment law firm Peninsula Business Services.Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:23:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12248596-peninsula-business-services-hits-record-week-in-giving-employment-law-and-hr-advice-to-employers.html Peninsula Business Services has experienced a record week in terms of the number of calls made by employers to its HR advisory service.Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:13:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12245449-71-of-bosses-disciplined-staff-last-year-because-of-bad-behaviour-at-the-workplace-christmas-party.html 71% of Bosses Disciplined Staff Because of 2012 Christmas Party Misbehaviour. This year 79% of UK Companies will Stage a Christmas Party for Their Staff.Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:18:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12232615-33-of-uk-businesses-are-affected-by-employees-unable-to-get-to-work-because-of-the-st-jude-storm.html St Jude Storm brings an increase in calls from employers as over 30% of companies have employees not able to get to work.Mon, 28 Oct 2013 11:56:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12227727-number-of-employment-tribunals-in-the-uk-increases-by-28.html The number of employment tribunal claims lodged with the Employment Tribunal Service in 2012 / 2013 [1st April 2012 - 31st March 2013] has reached 191,541, which represents a 2.8% increase on the 2011/ 2012 figures.Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:24:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12227095-73-of-sick-days-occur-on-monday-according-to-hronline.html 73% of sickdays occur on a Monday according to research by hronline. Additionally 83% of workplace absence is under 7 days.Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:16:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12222075-64-of-employers-admit-to-checking-facebook-and-twitter-to-check-the-suitability-of-job-applicants.html 64% of bosses admit to searching Facebook or Twitter to check the suitability of potential employees according to new research by Peninsula Business Services, the employment law consultancy.Mon, 07 Oct 2013 14:49:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12142542-67-of-workers-are-stressed-in-their-job-whilst-73-would-not-admit-it-their-boss.html Peninsula Business Services is warning employers that they must monitor employee stress not just the stress of their employees but that also of their managers.Wed, 22 May 2013 13:49:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12141595-alan-price-hr-expert-warns-employers-on-the-urgency-of-having-workplace-contingency-plan.html Alan Price, HR expert for Peninsula Business Services stresses the importance of introducing HR workplace contingency plans.Tue, 21 May 2013 13:27:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12140739-peninsula-business-services-warns-employers-to-get-firm-over-employees-who-are-late-for-work.html Peninsula Business Services, managing director Peter Done gives warning today that UK employers need to be firmer when dealing with employees who are late for work.Mon, 20 May 2013 13:04:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12132738-peninsula-business-services-research-shows-that-many-uk-smes-are-not-ready-for-tribunal-reforms.html Many UK SME's are not aware of new employment tribunal reforms to be introduced this year according to research released by Peninsula Business Services the employment law consultancy.Tue, 07 May 2013 14:39:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12130829-peninsula-business-services-discuss-the-importance-of-employee-assistance-programmes.html Peninsula Business Services discuss the importance of Employee Assistance Programmes.Fri, 03 May 2013 15:13:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12129952-research-shows-57-of-smes-would-rather-settle-workplace-dispute-than-go-to-employment-tribunal.html 73% of small firms are concerned about the threat of being taken to employment tribunal.Thu, 02 May 2013 11:09:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12129133-peninsula-business-services-research-shows-82-of-small-firms-admit-to-sacking-workers-unfairly.html Research released today by Peninsula Business Services, the employment law firm has revealed 82% of small firms are sacking employees unfairly.Wed, 01 May 2013 11:34:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12079198-67-of-small-firms-say-they-experienced-workplace-accident-in-2012-compared-to-53-in-2011.html Research released by Peninsula Business Services shows more small businesses experienced workplace accidents in 2012 compared to 2011.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:45:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12045213-uk-employers-seeking-help-regarding-hr-staff-issues-over-the-festive-period.html During the build up to the Christmas period the Peninsula HR Advice Service which advises employers have received a variation of holiday related issues or excuses that employers have been unsure about or unable to answer.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:24:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11983234-44-of-managers-say-they-check-work-email-in-bed-whilst-56-check-their-email-whilst-eating-dinner.html Management reply to work email in bed according to new research from the employment law consultancy, Peninsula Business Services.Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:27:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11963170-hronline-reveals-that-69-of-uk-workers-want-an-extra-bank-holiday-between-september-and-december.html hronline reveals that employee motivation drops in the Autumn months, however 69% of workers believe a extra bank holiday would be welcome during this time.Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:54:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11958001-36-of-employees-dont-use-all-of-their-annual-leave-up-in-the-year.html In a survey released by hronline, the online HR resource company has today revealed 36% of employees don’t use all of their annual leave up in the year (up 14% in 2011)Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:37:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11952550-68-52-up-from-2011-of-employers-have-experienced-workers-pulling-sickie-on-friday.html In a survey released by hronline, the online HR resource company has today revealed 68% (52% up from 2011) of employers say a higher amount of staff are pulling sickies on Fridays.Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:44:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11949552-76-of-uk-employers-say-staff-absenteeism-has-gotten-worse-in-the-last-12-months.html In a survey released by hronline, the online HR resource company has today revealed 76% of employers say that employee absenteeism has gotten worse in the last 12 months (up from 59% in 2011)Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:05:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11911478-almost-75-of-women-in-ireland-have-experienced-modern-day-sexism-in-the-workplace.html Almost 75% of women feel frustrated that men have been promoted over them, according to research by Peninsula Ireland, employment law consultancy. Nearly 50% think employers should offer more equal opportunities for recruitment to higher positions.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:25:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11911455-almost-90-of-employees-blame-their-job-for-being-unfit.html Employees blame sitting at their desk for being unfit with many thinking their employers should offer more incentives for them to get fit. Almost 70% of staff said they snacked more at work out of boredom and to struggling to find time to exercise.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:11:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11828048-peninsula-business-services-launches-free-employment-law-guide-for-the-iphone.html Employment law consultancy, Peninsula Business Services launches free employment law guide for the iPhone aimed specifically at directors, owner managers and HR professionals.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:59:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11811724-how-to-deal-with-an-employment-tribunal-claim.html Research by Peninsula Business Services, the UK's leading Employment Law company released today has shown a surge of over 2000 calls to its Advice Line regarding employers fear of being taking to tribunalWed, 29 Feb 2012 11:00:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11798616-small-businesses-are-optimistic-about-recruiting-with-72-planning-on-creating-new-jobs-in-2012.html Research by Peninsula Business Services has shown that 72% of small businesses intend to recruit this year compared [48% in 2011]. Only 20% say they may conduct redundancies [51% in 2011]. 84% of employees say they will continually monitor HR costs.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:47:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11795665-david-price-from-peninsula-business-services-reveals-10-top-tips-to-boost-employee-productivity.html With businesses tightening their belt businesses cannot afford poor performance from employees. David Price, from the employment law consultancy, Peninsula Business Services, reveals simple but effective measures to tackle workplace productivity.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:51:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11793641-hr-professional-david-price-urges-businesses-to-prevent-employees-stealing-sensitive-business-data.html David Price, from employment law consultancy, Peninsula Business Services has today urged businesses to introduce restrictive covenants within their business in order to protect important and sensitive information being leaked to competitors.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:23:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11791387-entrepreneur-peter-done-launches-online-blog-to-help-businesses-succeed.html Leading bookmaking founder, entrepreneur and Peninsula Business Services managing director Peter Done launches his new entrepreneur business blog.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:08:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11765390-peninsula-business-services-launches-service-to-advise-employers-on-increasing-employee-productivity.html Peninsula Business Services, the employment law consultancy is now providing employers with advice on obtaining 100% from staff. Alan Price, Employment Services Director will head the new service.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:56:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11765365-alan-price-employment-services-director-at-peninsula-business-services-advises-on-hr-changes-in-2012.html Alan Price, Employment Services Director at Peninsula Business Services details changes in employment legislation for the year ahead in 2012.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:15:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11764384-stormy-weather-creates-surge-in-calls-to-peninsula-business-services.html Storm force winds has kept employment law consultancy Peninsula Business Services busy on Thursday 5th January. Peninsula has seen a surge in calls to its advice service from employers wanting advice on absenteeism and lateness issues.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:47:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11738581-peninsula-business-services-release-new-advice-on-how-to-deal-with-an-employees-poor-performance.html Alan Price, director of Peninsula Business Services today releases advice on how to deal with an employee’s poor performance, what to do, how to ensure their performance improves.Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:17:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11721450-effective-methods-of-getting-people-back-to-work-and-cutting-down-on-absenteeism.html Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula Business Services, gives advice on methods to get sick employees back into the workplace and also preventative ways to cut down on absenteeism.Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:01:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11718560-top-10-tips-to-build-the-best-defence-at-an-employment-tribunal.html Peter Done, managing director of employment law consultancy Peninsula Business Services looks at the best way companies can build their defence at employment tribunal.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:46:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11717529-peninsula-business-services-warns-employers-get-their-absenteeism-hr-policies-procedures-in-order.html With the winter season upon us Peninsula Business Services today warned UK companies to get their policies and procedures in place now so to avoid costly fraudulent absenteeism.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:59:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11717455-peninsula-business-services-launches-peninsula-channel-islands.html Peninsula Business Services the UK's largest employment law consultancy is pleased to launch a new employment law and health & safety consultancy service in the Channel Islands.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:13:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11715866-peninsula-business-services-is-pleased-to-launch-the-bottom-line-express.html Peninsula Business Services is pleased to launch it's free bi-weekly email business newsletter 'The Bottom Line Express' specifically aimed at helping your business grow.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:28:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11711414-54-of-uk-bosses-plan-to-cancel-this-years-christmas-party-saying-it-is-too-costly.html Peninsula Business Services questioned 1054 employers; 54% of bosses plan to cancel this year’s Christmas party; saying it is too costly. 73% of employers say they have to deal with employee complaints about the behaviour of drunken colleagues.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:51:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11711288-peninsula-business-services-introduces-the-peninsula-small-business-package.html Peninsula Business Services is pleased to announce a new service for small businesses. Employment Law is a huge responsibility so for £18 a week businesses will receive a HR service and peace of mind including full Employment Tribunal indemnity.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:58:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11709832-peninsula-business-services-appoints-new-telemarketing-manager.html Peninsula Business Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Martyn O'Hara as Telemarketing Manager reporting to Carole Keenan, Call Centre Manager and Geoff Ford, National Sales Director.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:19:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11709808-peninsula-business-services-releases-guidance-on-how-to-reduce-stress-in-the-workplace.html Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula Business Services, releases guidance for employers on how to reduce stress in the workplace.Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:41:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11707685-alan-price-employment-services-director-of-peninsula-business-services-responds-to-government-report.html Alan Price, employment services director of Peninsula Business Services responds to the Government Report [Beecroft Report] which states that employers should be given the right to dismiss bad / lazy workers without having to follow procedures.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:08:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11706722-5-ways-to-detect-whether-your-employees-are-pulling-sickie.html Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula Business Services today released guidance for employers on what clues to look when determining whether employees are "pulling a sickie" and falsifying sick days.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:01:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11693903-peninsula-business-services-launches-the-az-guide-to-employment-law.html Peninsula Business Services, the UK's largest employment law consultancy is pleased to launch a new resource freely available to employers - 'The A-Z of Employment Law'.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:22:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11693884-peninsula-business-services-purchases-health-assured-ltd.html Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula Business Services purchases Health Assured Ltd which will create new jobs at the Manchester based, Peninsula Head Office.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:54:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11692396-the-irish-job-market-is-looking-brighter-as-74-of-irish-employers-plan-on-creating-jobs.html Peninsula Ireland the Irish employment law consultancy, and a subsidiary of Peninsula Business Services surveyed approximately 1000 calls from employers. The research showed that Irish employers will look to recruit new staff over the next 12 months.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:40:00 GMT