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...
An occupational health check is a medical examination or assessment that is carried out to evaluate an employee’s health and fitness for work. The main purpose is to identify any health risks or potential issues that could affect the employee’s ability to perform...
Discover the latest on Carers Leave Bill, granting unpaid leave for caregivers. Legislators and advocates aim to support millions of carers across the UK, enhancing work-life balance and family welfare. Unlock the details before April 2024.
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...
Answer - Here's what to do if an employee has gone AWOL Employee not turning up for work - Unauthorised absence can be deemed fair grounds for dismissal or disciplinary action, but first of all, as an employer, try and establish the reason of the unauthorised leave of...
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...