Core HR Values Core HR values give a clear message of what your business stands for. In addition, you should make sure your employees are aware of the company values and also be aware of what they represent. It can also be effective to discuss core values, and help...
Employees
When Will The National Minimum Wage Rise?
National Minimum Wage Changes The change in National Minimum Wage is quickly approaching next month. We thought it would be helpful to remind you that the National Minimum Wage changes come into effect on 1 April 2018. As a manager, it can be helpful to put a plan...
Business Holiday Planning Checklist: Why You Should Plan Summer Holidays Early In Your Business
The summer season can be hectic with managing holiday planning in your business. This is the time of year when your staff are flying out to warmer climates. Some employees with young children may not have this opportunity. Working parents can be faced with balancing...
Are Team Meetings Important?
We have worked closely with our clients to drive performance in their organisation to show the value of a team meeting. It’s important that you get the best out of your employees as you face the challenges of the year ahead. As your business progresses, it’s important...
Do I Have to Pay Employees for Snow Days
Do I have to pay employees for snow days? The adverse weather in the UK has brought the public to a standstill. Many of us are worrying about how this will affect pay roll and employee compensation. Regular enforcements of red and amber warnings makes travelling to...
How to Communicate Internally With Your Team
How to improve workplace communication Businesses these days are very good at working to improve workplace communicating. This is clear in their customers or prospective customers. This can be inhanced with the use of social media. We think this can be a great way to...
Giving Staff The Tools To Do Their Jobs
Using the right tools for the job I’m really fortunate that I get to work with dozens of businesses and have lots of variety in my role. As I’m working on site with so many clients each week, I'm in and out of their businesses. I pick up on a lot of things that go on,...
How to Support Your Staff During The School Summer Holidays
I'm just back from my summer holiday, having spent 10 days out in Spain enjoying some sunshine! We're now into the third week of the school holidays in Scotland and the schools down south break off today. As such, we are well into the summer season, and many of us...
Holiday Pay Update – March 2016
The March 2016 Holiday Pay Update reveals a significant ruling in favor of Mr. Lock, a commission-based British Gas employee. The European Court of Justice and the Employment Appeal Tribunal agreed that holiday pay calculations should include commission and bonuses. Employers are advised to update their pay structures, considering the role of pay and leave in employee satisfaction.
My employee has resigned, is there anything I need to do?
An Employee resignation is a common occurrence in the workplace. While it can be challenging to see a valuable team member leave, it's essential for employers to handle the situation professionally and ensure a smooth transition. There are specific steps that...
Can Employees See Their Personnel File?
We were recently asked 'can an employee see their personnel file'. This is a really important question and it's crucial that all businesses know the answer to this. In addition, we will answer this once and for all in this article. In short, yes, employees in...
The Role of the Manager and HR Department in Resolving Employee Complaints
In an ideal world, the workplace would be a harmonious place with employees and managers working together peacefully. However, this sadly isn't always the case and employee complaints are bound to happen. Whether a grievance is related to a particular work...