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Great North Run 2022

Great North Run 2022

More funds raised for St Barnabas Hospice Trust (Lincolnshire) On Sunday, 11th September Adam completed his 18th Great North Run, this time running alongside fellow Lincoln business owner, Chris Owen from Optimum Safety. One of an estimated 60,000...

Menstrual Leave Policy: Our Analysis & Insights

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...

Renewing Your HR Services Contract?

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...

Restrictive Covenants & Post Termination Clauses

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 implied terms in the...

Covid Vaccination Dismissal: Tribunal Case

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 being drawn with...

Noticing The Signs Of Stress & How To Move Forward

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 in-depth insights -...

Director Running 17th Half Marathon for Charity

Director Running 17th Half Marathon for Charity

It’s that time of year! Director, Adam Davey, is donning his trainers to run in the world’s largest half marathon, the Great North Run. This will be his 17th time once again raising vital funds for St Barnabas Hospice! In 2018, he had already raised over £10,000 for...

What role does HR play in performance management?

What role does HR play in performance management?

Every organisation needs a performance management process to utilise their staff in the best way. Performance management is the backbone of your business and spans multiple elements. Being able to figure out the best way to create and manage an effective performance...

Employee Retention Strategies [July 2021]

Employee Retention Strategies [July 2021]

Business owners worldwide have struggled in one way or another over the last eighteen months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the main worries has been employee retention. HR departments, managers and owners have to think of the best ways to retain employees and...