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Why do I need to bother with HR?
As a small business, you might wonder why you should bother with HR. But then as time goes by and your business, and people needs, grow, you may find yourself coming across more and more difficult employment situations. These could be easily...
What impact will immigration changes have on my business?
As part of the Government’s Brexit pledge yesterday (19th Feb 2020), the Home Secretary announced the changes to the immigration process as a result of the cessation of the free movement of workers from January 2021 The key changes announced were:...
How do you deal with an employee that is continuously sick?
Employee absences are a normal part of HR, but it can become a pain when a member of staff is a repeat offender and keeps calling in sick. This is especially the case for small businesses. Here are the 5 key tips to deal with this appropriately:...
Useful IR35 Tips
With the ongoing ambiguity surrounding the implementation of IR35, the Institute of Payroll Professionals has sought to further clarify the checks employers will have to take to determine if a employment relationship exists. This will need to be...
Brexit Through the HR Lens Update – Possible Reduction In The Tier 2 Salary Cap
As set out in our recent Brexit Through the HR Lens webinar, the government has pledged to review workers entry criteria to the UK. Currently to enter under the Tier 2 Visa System workers need to fit within-meet the following entry criteria: 20,700...
10 Top Tips on Employee Motivation
As a small to medium business owner you will know how important your staff are needed at the heart of the business. This is for many reasons from better working culture and increased productivity to fewer absences and lower staff turnover. So, how...
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...
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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...