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The Benefits Of Motivated Employees
When it comes to the workplace, motivated employees are crucial. They are the lifeblood of any organisation, and when they are satisfied and inspired, it shows in their performance. Research has proven that happy, motivated employees...
Employment Law Update – 1st April 2022
With April being the start of the new financial year this is usually when changes to employment law, especially those that effect financials come into place. As such here are some of the changes that are coming in April 2022. Increase to...
Finders Keepers – Stopping The Great Resignation
After the experiences of the past two years, the number of employees forecast to move jobs or do something completely different is expected to soar. The ‘Great Resignation’ as it’s being called means companies of all shapes and sizes need to think...
COVID-19 & Self Isolation Updates
As of 24th February 2022, there were some key legislative changes around COVID-19 such as the legal requirement to self-isolate being removed and no legal requirement for workers to inform their employer that they need to self-isolate, among other...
Preparing For The Future Of HR
What does the future of human resources look like? How will the role of HR change over time? The answers to these questions are as varied as the people who ask them. But one thing is certain: the world of work and HR is changing, and it's going to...
Restrictive Covenants & Post Termination Clauses
Each and every business has a wealth of information that it considers important, however some information goes beyond that and becomes almost invaluable. Whilst in employment, this type of game changing information has a level of protection due to...
Covid Vaccination Dismissal: Tribunal Case
As confidence grows that we are heading for the COVID endgame, the fact is, there are still disputes occurring in the courts around COVID and the workplace. What isn’t advised, what is and best practice is continuing to evolve with clearer pictures...
Noticing The Signs Of Stress & How To Move Forward
Wellbeing is a vital factor, that ties in within the HR sector. Recently, we have collaborated with Nicki, from, The Wellbeing People, who offers insight into stress and pressures, alongside advice on how to maintain these feelings. Here's Nicki's...
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HR Challenges in Your Business – The Tale of the Dripping Tap
“What on earth has a dripping tap got to do with HR challenges in your business?” you might be asking yourself. Surely this is the domain of a plumber, not an HR professional! Well of course, in literal terms you’d be right, but think of the analogy:...
Open the Blinds on Wellbeing in the Workplace
When it comes to wellbeing in the workplace, the effect on your workforce of simply ‘opening the blinds’ could be staggering! It sounds so obvious it’s hardly believable. There is much to be found about wellbeing and the positive or negative impact it can have on our...
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Furlough Scheme Amendments [December 2020]
There have recently been more furlough scheme amendments since it was recently announced that the Job Retention Scheme is now extended until 31st March 2021. From this, there have been a flurry of questions about details, in particular relating to furlough. With...
Why Being Nice Makes Good Commercial Sense
There is a current climate of ever-increasing awareness about our mental health. Which, on the whole, is excellent and will significantly improve conversations surrounding wellbeing, especially in the workplace. However, my fundamental belief that employee wellbeing...
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COVID Business Support [November 2020]
What’s the Situation for Business Support Amongst the Ever Changing COVID Lockdown Rules? Some details are now emerging of COVID business support and financial help in lockdown. We can all be forgiven for the throwing of hands in the air and gritting of teeth as we...
Leadership in Today’s New Norm
We are living in the most turbulent and uncertain times any of us has known. Perceptions of how the world has worked have been turned on their head. Issues that once seemed peripheral are now mainstream: climate change, the meaning of democracy, the rights and...
Diversity and Inclusion at Work
Direct discrimination is, of course, illegal. There are protected characteristics that are listed in the Equality Act 2010. These make it clear that to discriminate on the basis of any of these will likely result in legal action being taken. The company will always...
What Are The Advantages Of Outsourcing HR For Small Businesses
Why Should A Small Business Be Outsourcing HR? In the evolution of small business, there comes a time when the need to outsource HR becomes a necessity. This often is when the business leader will have to deal with one or more of the main aspects of HR. They will...
Work Place Pensions: A Guide To Auto Enrolment – 2020 UPDATE
It’s now been over eight years since changes to the Pensions Act have required all Employers, under Auto Enrolment, to provide workers with a Work Place Pensions Scheme. Indeed, many of those companies who first enrolled will have been through their first or even...
COVID-19: Face coverings at work
Last week marked the beginning of further measures to protect us against the COVID-19 pandemic, including face coverings at work From the 24th of September all pubs, restaurants & bars will be forced to shut their doors at 10pm. The use of face coverings will be...