Holiday Allocation Working Time Regulations don’t define what a month is, it is up to the employer to decide when this starts. There is no right or wrong answer to this. The employee is entitled to full leave as of the anniversary of the start date. Holidays can be...
Employment law is complex, with loopholes and potential liability, leaving employers scrambling for protection. This only benefits those in the tribunal insurance field because most businesses can’t afford the time, expense, and hassle of an employment tribunal. This...
Calum recently celebrated a well-deserved promotion to Senior HR Consultant and is one of our longest serving employees (over two spells with us). He's also volunteered to take on the Marketing work whilst we're away on holiday! 😉 1. How long have you worked...
We sat down with CEO and Founder of The HR Booth, Alistair, to discuss how he helps create a positive workplace culture, what this looks like and the steps you can take to do the same. What does a positive workplace culture look like? There are various different...
This week marked the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. We've taken this opportunity to demonstrate just how quickly you can save someone's life. If you know someone that needs help or you need help yourself, check out some of the below links: SAMH Change...
By choosing to promote employees within your own organisation, you are making the conscious choice to enhance the culture, to boost employee retention and to reduce future costs. This approach celebrates loyalty, utilises existing knowledge and ensures that promotions...
Happy One Year Anniversary Sharon - it's been a pleasure! What better way to celebrate than finding out a bit more about her - let's get into it! P.S. good luck getting to John's 'comfortable' chair! 1. How long have you worked for The HR Booth? Since 9th May...
We are continuing to see clients, existing and new, utilise us to provide outsourced HR admin services. As this service continues to grow and develop, we have made some changes to how we structure and manage this team. As such, we are delighted to confirm that Lynn...
When do your best ideas come to you? If you answered 'in the shower' (or something similar) then this post is for you... We were delighted to be joined by Carl Honoré on the latest episode of our podcast. We’ve compiled together the best bits of the episode into a...
It's time to meet the man behind the account, and we think he might like Football (not sure what gives it away!) 1. How long have you worked for The HR Booth? 5 months – time flies when you’re having fun! 2. What’s your job role and what does a typical day look...
Social Media is now a vital aspect of business growth. It is something that all businesses should aim to utilise correctly. But it’s not all about fancy graphics and cool videos. Effective use of social media can help attract talent to your business. It can sell your...
Let's examine the basics of Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure. Managing discipline and employee grievances in the workplace is vital. It teaches employees what is acceptable and what is not and allows you to reach resolutions that keep your organisation moving...