If you are running a business you will appreciate the importance of taking the time to do things properly and not rushing the parts which matter. Factors like quality, budget and customer service might be high on your radar but you shouldn’t underestimate the...
Ensure your seasonal recruitment process is as robust as your permanent one That time of year is fast approaching when the Christmas shoppers step out in force and the phones don’t stop ringing. Many businesses will find Christmas to be their busiest time of year,...
You will recall our previous communication regarding this case. The long-awaited outcome was confirmed yesterday. This case centred on what calculations should be included in “holiday pay”. The cases started when UK airline employees claimed that their holiday pay...
HR departments can use vehicle trackers to pinpoint the location of their employees. The latest GPS technology used to create in-vehicle trackers allows HR departments to access data regarding their employees’ work vehicles and locations. Whereas some see this GPS...
Get your employees communicating and supporting each other by sending them on a team assault course. One of the best ways to improve employee engagement is to get your staff working together. We completely understand that traditional team building exercises can be...
A Job Internship can open up the door to many employment opportunities. Finding work can be a real challenge, especially if you lack experience. It’s almost a catch 22. You need a job to get experience, but you struggle to get the experience you need without getting a...
I was honoured to be approached last week from Washington by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) to get my thoughts on what a yes vote would mean for HR in Scotland. For those of you that don’t know, the Society for Human Resource Management is the world’s...
Today almost all businesses can benefit from using social media to promote their products and services, strengthen their brand identity and increase customer engagement. However, when it comes to deciding who should run their social media channels, many businesses are...
If somebody is under the influence of alcohol in the workplace, you have a duty to look after your staff. Some of your employees may enjoy a drink or two in their spare time outside of work. However, what do you do if they cross the line and it begins to affect the...
The traditional 9-5pm working day has long since been redundant but the move towards flexible working patterns is quickly gathering momentum. With effect from 30th June 2014, all employees with more than 26 weeks continuous service were given new rights to request...
18th September is getting closer and the first real TV debate started this evening. The debate is likely to heat up over the coming weeks, as both sides try to influence voters. I remember my gran telling me when I was younger there’s 3 things I should never...
Recent employment tribunal cases have left employers exposed to potential claims for holiday arrears, which could stretch back as far as 1998 when the Working Time Regulations were introduced. The purpose of this information sheet is to share the recent cases and...