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Could this be the worst employer in the world?

Could this be the worst employer in the world?

Breaking nearly all the HR working directives, failing to observe health and safety and forcing long and inhumane working conditions on his staff, could this individual be the worst employer in the world? Despite being much loved by customers, those who work for him...

How to Choose an HR Consultant

How to Choose an HR Consultant

We understand that deciding who your outsourced HR provider should be can be a difficult decision, and we would like to help you with your decision making. When it comes to choosing an HR Consultant you generally you have two main choices, a smaller independent HR...

Who are the best HR Consultants in Scotland?

Who are the best HR Consultants in Scotland?

We are outsourced HR consultants and offer a professional HR service to thousands of people. This includes team members, managers, to MD’s and CEO’s in an effort help them with a wide variety of HR issues and challenges across multiple different industries, across the...

What is a Protected Conversation?

What is a Protected Conversation?

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 explains what a protected conversation is. Question What is a...

Managing and Motivating Different Personality Types

Managing and Motivating Different Personality Types

In many cases, motivation is less to do with employees practical or technical skills, and more to do with their personality types.   By understanding what motivates your team and the type of work they are best suited to, you can affect the most appropriate...

How to Manage Company Events

How to Manage Company Events

As the nights start to close in and winter approaches, there are lots of opportunities for staff to let their hair down and socialise after work. Depending on the traditions of the company, there may be Halloween, Bonfire and of course Christmas parties organised by...

What are the paternity leave rights for fathers?

What are the paternity leave rights for fathers?

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 paternity leave. Question We have recently had a new...

How to Carry Out a Successful Induction

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 is the living wage and how is it calculated?

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...