On the third day of Christmas, my manager said to me… I don’t want to hire those 3 French hens This statement has got discrimination written all over it! This manager doesn't want to hire someone because they're female (or at least that's what the local Fifers' refer...
After the news that a woman lost her job the same day her pet had passed away, we have been asking ourselves, should all employees be allowed bereavement leave to grieve the death of a pet? Emma was given the ultimatum of finding cover or losing her job. In addition,...
Occupational Health looks at the relationship between the workplace and health. Furthermore, this also focuses on the individual concerned as a patient and an employee. As part of our occupational health Glasgow, Fife and Scotland service, we can support you to help...
Whether you call it teleworking, telecommuting, or remote work, working from home is a growing alternative for businesses. However, why are some employees and employers opting for work-from-home arrangements?. What are the advantages? What are some of the job you can...
Period has been a Taboo word since the beginning of time. In addition, no one wants to or feels comfortable to talk about it. Organisations such as Developing People Globally are opening up the conversation to break down the taboo and tackle period stigma in the...
We are delighted to announce that The HR Booth are now Breathe HR Software Gold Partners. We have been implementing this service for a while now where we have provided helpful online HR admin tool to our clients. When HR administration is not handled in the most easy...
The internet is changing rapidly and it's important as a business owner to continue to grow with this development. Google has launched their new jobs function to help you take control of your own recruitment. Furthermore, this can be a great way to achieve direct...
According to the CIPD Annual Survey Report, absence levels and the cost of absence are down. In fact, the average level of employee absence is at 6.6 days per employee. Although the causes of absence remain unchanged – including minor illness, stress, and acute mental...
With regular reports of the polar vortex hitting the UK by the end of the month, it leaves us asking, what does this mean for my business? Do I need an adverse weather policy? If the reports are correct, this will be the coldest January to date. This increases the...
Christmas in the Workplace With the Christmas season just around the corner, lots of businesses are thinking about their Christmas nights out. We’re not the HR police, and we love a night out as much as anyone, but we don’t want to see you suffering a hangover...
As we approach December, we are bracing ourselves for the snow and ice to suddenly appear. In addition, It's important you have an adverse weather policy in place to prepare for this. The events of the adverse weather from March is fresh in our minds, and as the...
Your employee handbook template is more than a resource employees will leave on their desks for years to come. It’s more than a recitation of basic staff rights and responsibilities too. In fact, it’s also a way to set forth your policies and expectations. Most...