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,...
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...
The HR booth is a HR consultant company driven by a team with experience in various HR roles – including HR managers, HR advisors, HR consultants, and specialist roles – across a number of challenging industries.We expanded our team even more over the last 2 years to...
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that Employment Tribunal fees regime is unlawful. If you’re a fair employer and have adequate HR and employment procedures in place, then you will have little to worry about. I’ve read lots of scare blogs and stories over the last...
HR Retainer services offer many benefits. However, we understand many people have reservations when it comes to this type of agreement. When most organisations hear the words “retainer agreement,” they run the other direction. After all, most of these agreements are...
Employees have rights if they’re made redundant. Moreover, there are processes you must follow and specifications you should know to handle redundancy properly. In the article below, we’ll explore how to avoid redundancy, if possible, and how to handle redundancy...
Picture your workplace and ask yourself: What could harm people? What steps can you take to reduce that harm? This is the foundation of risk assessment, and it’s a process you should constantly consider to reduce liability, comply with workplace safety laws, and keep...
We work with several family businesses across the UK and they are very different than other corporations. And, although the expected HR tasks are still necessary – including recruiting, staffing, training, development, performance reviews, and employee relations,...
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...
It's important as an employer to fully understand pregnant employee rights to ensure a supportive and compliant workplace. Your employees may have some work related concerns during this time and it's important to reassure them as much as possible. The main questions...
Deciding whether to outsource your HR requirements and then choosing a suitable HR provider is a difficult decision. We work with dozens of clients across the UK, and recently carried out a survey asking our clients to give feedback on the service we provide. We got...
A contract is more than just a document both you and your employee sign to memorialise your employment agreement. And, while there are bare minimums the law requires in any contract, you should never follow those minimums as guidance for your own program. Moreover, a...