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HR Documentation (Everything You Need To Know)
As an HR professional, it is ingrained into us that documentation is crucial for a well-run team, department and business. But if HR isn’t your thing or it's just one of the myriad of hats that you have to wear this may not be your thought. ...
HR 2023: Important Updates to Rates and Regulations
As we move into 2023 it’s important to be aware of changes that came into force in December 2022 and forthcoming changes to statutory rates that some employers may have missed: The Exclusivity Terms for Zero Hours Workers (Unenforceability and...
5 Vital Rules On Handling Difficult Conversations
Difficult conversations are never easy (the clue is in the word ‘’difficult’) but they can be especially challenging in the workplace. As HR professionals, we're tasked with handling these delicate situations on a regular basis, but as a...
Your 2022 End Of Year HR Checklist
As we move into the final stretch of 2022, it's time to start thinking about your end-of-year HR checklist. This is an especially important time for HR professionals, as it's a chance to reflect on the past year and prepare for the next one. In...
The Key To Driving Performance For Your Employees
Getting the best out of your people and driving consistent high performance might sound like nirvana but it doesn’t have to be this way! Of course, there are a number of vital ingredients that need to be embedded into your People...
If We Ever Needed Reminding Of The Importance Of Great Leadership!
If the past few weeks, and this week in particular, has taught us anything it’s that uncertainty is never far away! As the ‘popular’ tweet (435.4k likes and counting) says “My son has lived through four chancellors, three home secretaries, two...
Common Mistakes Employers Make When Dismissing Employees
Dismissing an employee can be a complicated and sometimes lengthy process, a difficult time for all concerned and it is never a decision to take lightly. After all, the consequences of getting it wrong could be catastrophic, not only for the...
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...
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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 about how they can...
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 changes. This has...
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 continue to do so....
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
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
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 -...
Black Friday and HR: How to Manage the Day Successfully
Black Friday 2021 is going to be bigger than ever. No doubt we will all want to treat ourselves after the last 18 months and Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the ideal opportunity to do that. However, the last time we checked, Friday is also a working day. So, there...
We Won Again! SME News UK Enterprise Awards 2021 Winners
We're absolutely delighted to be named as HR Consultancy of the Year 2021 in the SME News UK Enterprise Awards This comes after scooping the Best Nationwide Bespoke Employment Support Services Provider in the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2021 back in...
Improve Your Business Performance Management through HR
What is business performance management? If you’re asking that question then this is the article for you. As a business owner it isn’t just you against the ever changing and evolving business world. Ideally you’ll have the right managers and team leaders running the...
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...