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Brexit Through the HR Lens Webinar
On Wednesday 22nd January, we held our very first webinar and simultaneously launched our webinar series! To address a very timely and relevant issue, we looked at Brexit Through the HR Lens. We provided our attendees with practical tips and...
What to expect in Employment Law in 2020
The National Minimum Wage At the time of writing, due to the timing of the UK General Election, the Government has not yet announced the increase to the NMW (or any of the other statutory rate increases) to apply from 1st April 2020. The...
Equip your Team to Address Mental Health at Work
Talking about mental health has never been more important, especially when it comes to the workplace. We spend the majority of our lives at work, so if mental health isn’t taken seriously then it can have a serious impact on our health. These...
How Language can Reduce Stress in the Workplace
This guest article has been written by Alison Harris, Wellbeing Coach in association with Petaurum Solutions. Alison is a Certified NLP Master, Coach, Speaker and Nutritionist (and an excellent blog writer!) What is stress anyway? The World Health...
Making Reasonable Adjustments in the Workplace
Here’s a scenario. A very valuable member of staff has suffered a serious accident and has been off work for over a year. She is now ready to come back. She still has health problems but is mentally ready to return and has a good degree of...
How can you maximise the effect of a Bank Holiday?
Bank Holidays are a brilliant time for workers across Britain. It’s a chance to enjoy a great holiday away with your friends or family and have a great time. You don’t have to wait for the summer when there are a few months with multiple Bank...
How to Communicate Employee Benefits Effectively
Employee benefits are crucial in your business model. The right benefits can ensure that you attract the best, most qualified and experienced workers to your business. It can also be part of your office culture and ensure that employees feel...
Four Day Work Week
According to a study published by the Trades Union Congress, residents of Britain have to work some of the longest hours in Europe every week. The study also highlights the fact that even after long working hours, British employees are the least...
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Contractual Change: TUPE
A guide on how employers can examine the terms and conditions of employee contractual changes occurring as a result of a merger or acquisition.
Changing a Contract of Employment
This article elaborates on how an Employer can change a Contract of Employment, where to start, how to approach obstacles and what options are available.
Managing Change: Redundancy
This article discusses the procedures and considerations which ought to be considered when the need for redundancy arises.
Change Management and Managing Change
A clear breakdown of how business can effectively implement change management, discussing numerous factors for considerations.
An Employers Perspective: The BSI’s NEW Code of Practice to improve Health and Wellbeing for Staff
By implementing the BSI’s New Code of Practice, an Employer will be proactively encouraging and supporting employee wellbeing in their workplace.
The ‘Brexit Effect’ on employment in the UK
What does Brexit mean for employment? How can business owners, MD’s and HR departments ensure they are prepared to answer employees’ questions?
Long Term Fatigue: The TATT Problem
A discussion on the definition and implications surrounding ‘Tired All The Time’ Syndrome, with useful suggestions on how Employers can tackle these issues.
How can Employers tackle Loneliness in the Workplace?
Loneliness is a sad and painful ailment, defined as “a complex set of feelings that occurs when intimate and social needs are not adequately met”. It is important for employers to understand that loneliness causes a different emotional response than depression,...
Talent Management in the Workplace
What is Talent? Is it a learnable skill, or an innate ability? Does it only exist within its given context or is it transferable? Does it mean the entire workforce or those individuals with skills and potential whose roles will always have greater impact? Again,...
The Role HR takes in Business Planning
HR and Business Planning What is a HR Business Plan? A HR Business Plan defines how a company is going to operate and develop over a given period of time. It focuses on the elements of how to make a profit and identifies the risks which may prevent this. But don't be...