We investigate the spiral staircase approach to employee management. That all-important career ladder may feel like a rush to the top, with each step moving closer to the pinnacle of power, but this isn't the case in the modern workplace. Careers are a far more...
We are pleased to announce the first edition of our brand new blog series - Question of the Week. 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. This week we were...
In an ideal world, the workplace would be a harmonious place with employees and managers working together peacefully. However, this sadly isn't always the case and employee complaints are bound to happen. Whether a grievance is related to a particular work...
As it is National Carers Week we thought it would be good to share some useful information regarding positive steps employers can take to support employees who may have to look after relatives. This week, Alistair attended the Kitemark launch in conjunction with Carer...
Dealing with absent employees who aren't at work due to health issues is a tough process to follow, particularly if you feel a lot of sympathy for the individual's plight. Terminating employees needs to be a well-managed and fair process. However, long-term absence...
As your business start to grow and expand, are you finding it more difficult to manage HR yourself? If yes, this can be a sign that it's time to look at outsourced HR support. Outsourcing HR to the right company will allow you to work on growing your business while...
Is your business a hive of technology, keen to make the most of latest developments in order to maximise efficiency and productivity? If so, you might be surprised to learn that your staff are at risk from technostress, a relatively new term being coined to describe a...
In business it can be very difficult to objectively measure not just the current performance of staff, but where they are heading in the future. Succession planning is a vital component of an efficient organisation and it's something that should never be skipped over...
As the General Election rapidly approaches as the political parties’ ramp up their seduction techniques to woo their constituents, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect what the various victories would mean for employment law and HR.
How do you feel before a job interview? I get very nervous before and during interviews. I find I get sweaty hands, a dry throat and I feel like I’m not able to get the words out that I am trying to say. I’m sure you can relate. Applying for a job, going to interviews...
Regular readers will be aware of the developing cases around holiday pay, specifically in relation to overtime and commission. We were already aware of the ruing around overtime, and on 25 March 2015, the long-awaited outcome in Lock v British Gas was handed down by...
From 5th April 2015, the final round of changes to “family-friendly” rights under the current government comes into effect. A new system of shared parental leave will replace additional paternity leave, for parents of babies due from 5th April. So what is it? Shared...