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Extra Bank Holiday for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
There will be an extra bank holiday on 3rd June 2022 to celebrate the Queen’s platinum jubilee. The late May bank holiday has been moved to 2nd June to give some workers a four-day weekend. We are already receiving a few questions from businesses asking if...
Ramadan In the Workplace
Supporting Ramadan in the workplace is vital. Understanding fasting employees’ needs fosters positivity. Engagement and flexibility are crucial – consider shifts and remote work. Offer diverse meal options and time for prayer and breaking fasts. Respect Eid’s significance with time off. Prioritize compassion for a harmonious culture.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week – Every March
Unlock opportunities during Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Dive into Foundation, Modern, and Graduate apprenticeships. Develop your team with fresh talent. Discover the Apprenticeship Employer Grant. Explore events from Engineering to Tackling the Workforce Gender Gap.
Summer In The Workplace: How To Motivate Your Staff
Summer In The Workplace Here at The HR Booth, we are asked frequently over the last couple of weeks how organisations can motivate their employees during summer in the workplace. We have been enjoying record breaking weather the last couple of weeks which is to...
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...
Now That Employment Tribunal Fees Are Abolished, What Does This Mean For Employers?
We’ve seen an increase in enquiries since Employment Tribunal fees were abolished last month, so I wanted to share my thoughts on this and what it means for you as employers. Unison, the Trade Union, had been campaigning for some time to have Employment Tribunal fees...
How to Carry Out a Successful Induction
We understand that it can be difficult to make an induction sound interesting but it is about finding a good balance. You should carry out an induction as it will help your new appointment to establish themselves quickly in their job and productivity become motivated...
What’s the best way to manage the day-to-day performance of my staff?
We get asked HR related questions every day and each week we will be sharing our top question of the week that we have been asked here at The HR Booth. In this week’s question of the week, Alistair discusses how to manage the day to day performance of staff for a busy...
What is the living wage and how is it calculated?
We get asked HR related questions every day and each week we will be sharing our top question of the week that we have been asked here at The HR Booth. In this week’s question of the week, Alistair discusses the National Living Wage. Question We have just increased...
Build Customer Loyalty with Interactive Products Training
Every day, thousands of companies are looking for new ways to improve their efficiency and capabilities of their staff. New and improved technology is increasing at a phenomenal rate. Some people have a great ability to learn these new programs and upgrades, but not...
Do I need to take employees from another company under TUPE if we win a new contract?
TUPE is a legal framework that aims to safeguard employees' rights and terms of employment when there is a change of employer due to a transfer of a business or part of a business. This can happen in various situations, such as mergers, acquisitions, or the...