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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 36 MIN

Tongue-Tied – When HR Speaks One Language

from HR:ER · host Hroes

Can you dismiss an employee for not speaking English? 💬❌With almost 1 million people in Britain unable to speak English fluently, our HR consultancy team addresses a real-life case where an employee’s English skills were poor, causing issues with performance management.Mishandling could leave you wide open to claims of unfair dismissal or discrimination. Tune into HR:ER to hear how we handled it:👉 Can poor English be a fair reason for dismissal — or is it illegal?👉 Where does performance management end... and discrimination begin?👉 And how can businesses avoid this situation before they hire? Struggling with poor performance management? Get expert support from our top-rated employment lawyers for just £6PP — or take a look at our HR software, featuring a full suite of performance management tools, starting from £1PP.https://bit.ly/3wiwyyl

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