HR & Employment Law Insights

Recruitment marketing is the process of promoting an organisation as an attractive employer to potential candidates. Recruiting top talent has always been a challenge for businesses. Furthermore, with the current competitive job market, it has become even more...

In recent years, the idea of a four day working week has gained traction, with companies around the world considering this as an option. While it may sound appealing to have an extra day off, there are both pros and cons to working fewer days and compress hours. More...

April is National Stress Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder of the importance of managing stress in the workplace. It's no secret that stress can have a significant impact on our mental health, physical health, and overall well-being. The good news is that...

In today's fast-paced and constantly evolving business world, upskilling has become a necessity for both employees and employers. The importance of giving staff new skills cannot be overstated, as it not only benefits individual employees but also has a significant...

One-to-one meetings are an essential tool for any manager looking to build a strong and effective team. These meetings are a chance for managers to connect with their staff on a personal level, provide guidance and support, and help them achieve their goals. However,...

We just wanted to shout out all the women in our team and recognise International Women’s Day.   Today is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women all around the world. It's a day to recognise and celebrate the...

Today is Founders Day and I'd like to take a moment to express my appreciation for all the visionary and passionate founders out there who have made a profound impact on business and society as a whole.   Although today is about celebrating the birthday of Robert...

We have seen an increase in the number of queries coming from clients since returning to work after the new year break. One of the main topics we are being asked about is what to do in the event of a shortage of work. Some businesses are experiencing a downturn, or...

Performance management is the process of a manager and their direct reports agreeing on a set of goals, as well as how the employee should be measured against targets. It’s key that the goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely).  ...

It's important for employees to build relationships with each other and have good rapport. However, when office banter crosses the line to bullying in the workplace, this is a serious problem.   Everyone has a different sense of humour and something that one...

If you are wondering Should Salary be Included in a job advert, you've come to the right place. Many employers are reluctant to post salary in a job description as they are concerned it may reduce their pool of talent. However, in our experience, it's the complete...

We are helping a lot of businesses lately with how to manage redundancies effectively. This is a difficult situation for everyone however, we believe in helping businesses do the right thing. It's important as an employer that you look after your employees even after...

A people strategy is a business plan to attract, train, engage, grow, compensate and retain its workforce. This type of HR plan will vary depending on the size of the business, the culture and the business goals. However, the objective should be the same. To set out...

The Real Living Wage is a voluntary wage rate based on the cost of living. The rate is currently £12.60 across the UK and £13.85 in London. This is compared to the national minimum wage set by the government which is currently £11.44.  According to the Living Wage...

An employee wellbeing strategy is a well thought out plan of action that makes your company a healthier and happier place to work. Investing in wellbeing for staff can enhance team morale, reduce sickness absence, improve communication, increase productivity and much...

All employers in the UK have a duty to prevent illegal working. This can be done by carrying out right to work checks on individuals before employing them to make sure they are permitted to work in the UK.   Documents that must be checked as part of this...