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Managing HR Challenges: From Employee Notice Periods to Holiday Pay Calculations
When running a business, you're bound to face a range of HR challenges. From handling employees who refuse to work their notice periods, to calculating holiday pay and verifying the right to work, there's a myriad of scenarios to...
Navigating Sick Days: A Guide to Managing Employee Illness
As a business owner, managing employee illness can feel challenging and complex. It requires creating policies that are beneficial to both the company and its employees while staying compliant with employment laws. However, it’s essential for...
Celebrating HR Superheroes: Supporting Others & Taking Care Of Our Own
To celebrate and recognise this year's International HR Day, Petaurum HR are celebrating the remarkable contributions HR professionals make to organisations worldwide. As a company, we continue to further explore important topics, including...
Boosting Your Team’s Performance: Expert Tips for Effective Management
Are you looking to strengthen your team and boost workplace performance? Dealing with poor productivity from employees can be daunting, but there are certain strategies companies can apply that can help improve overall output. In this blog, we'll...
Managing Your Employee’s Maternity Leave
As an employer, it can feel overwhelming to manage all aspects of maternity leave – especially if you’re not sure where to start. Not only do you want to support your employee during this time, but also ensure that your business and team remain...
We’ve Been Awarded UK HR Consultancy of the Year 2023!
We are excited to share that Petaurum HR has been awarded "HR Consultancy of the Year 2023 - UK" in the Business Excellence Awards, from Acquisition International. This prestigious award is a testament to the exceptional work and dedication of our...
Menopause In The Workplace: Why More Needs To Be Said
Gender differences are a topic that is never far from the spotlight, with equality regularly featured in the news. A quick Google search of gender equality will almost certainly show a news story published today. There are far too many ways...
How To Handle Resignations: The Right Way
When an employee submits their resignation, it can be an overwhelming and emotional experience for both the employer and the employee. And, while it may seem like you need to adapt quickly to the change in personnel, it's crucial to handle the...
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Menstrual Leave Policy: Our Analysis & Insights
On LinkedIn recently, we held a poll asking: “Do you have a Menstrual Leave Policy?” The responses were: Yes 0%No – not planning to 24%No – we haven’t thought of...
Ways To Deal with Stress In The Workplace
It's no secret that stress can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Unfortunately, stress is also a common occurrence in the workplace. While some stress is normal, chronic stress can lead to serious health problems. According to a study by HSE, in 2020/21...
Great North Run 2022 – Director running 18th Great North Run in aid of St Barnabas Hospice Trust (Lincolnshire)
It’s that time of year when Adam Davey is donning his trainers on 11th September to run in the world’s largest half marathon, the Great North Run, for the 18th time once again raising vital funds for St Barnabas Hospice. St Barnabas Hospice delivers free,...
Equality Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace (Updated For 2022)
I wrote this piece on equality, diversity and inclusion a few years ago, back when I was a student. Until then I'd only ever written academic assignments or small pieces that were essential in my professional life. But nothing like this, there was no set brief, just a...
Renewing Your HR Services Contract?
We speak to lots of organisations who are already outsourcing their HR support to an external provider but have reached a stage when they are looking to review their current arrangements. But, one question we get asked consistently is what’s the difference between you...
Petaurum HR Wins “Most Innovative Nationwide HR Advisory 2022” from SME News!
We are excited to announce that Petaurum HR has won "Most Innovative Nationwide HR Advisory 2022" from SME News' Midlands Enterprise Awards 2022! This is another huge accomplishment for the whole team, as it's only been less than 2 months since we were awarded “Best...
5 Effective Ways Small Businesses Can Compete with Large Companies to Recruit (Infographic)
It's especially hard if you are a small company or start-up to find and retain talented workers, and that is particularly true as compared with huge players. Competition is high, budgets are low, and your brand is not as well-known. In this list, it does not include...
Petaurum HR: 2 Awards & Another Successful Month!
Petaurum HR has had a very successful month in May! From winning TWO awards to continued delivery of first-class services to our clients. In this article, we will tell you all about the awards, and how the month has been for the team! Not One, But...
Petaurum HR Wins SME News HR Consultancy of the Year Award, Again!
We're delighted to receive this recognition from the SME News UK Enterprise Awards for our work (again!) with the award of HR Consultancy of The Year 2022! This is a huge accolade for our team, and we're looking forward to continuing to provide first-class HR support...
Effective HR Leadership Skills You Need To Know
As a leader, you know that having effective management skills in place is crucial to your company's success. But what exactly are effective HR leadership skills? Strong HR leaders possess a number of important qualities, including excellent communication and...