It was great to meet with the Fife Chamber of Commerce judges yesterday, after our nomination for the Medium Sized Business of the Year award - sponsored by Shell It was fantastic to receive some recognition from our local MP Peter Grant, you can view his letter we...
New York at Christmas time sounds like the dream! Janine has only been with us for 3 months so let's get to know her better: 1. How long have you worked for The HR Booth? I have worked at The HR Booth for 3 months (at the end of April). 2. What’s your...
Victimisation in the workplace is a critical issue that can have lasting negative impacts on both employees and businesses. It occurs when an individual is treated unfairly because they have made or supported a complaint about discrimination, harassment, or bullying,...
Our good friend at Blackadders recently held an Ask The Expert session. Sharon, one of our HR Consultants, attended this session and has reported back on some of the key points made, which you can read below. Overtime Should it be paid to everyone at every level?...
Did you know that "John" is the most said word in The HR Booth office? (When we're asking for John's help!) John will be celebrating his six year anniversary with The HR Booth come July this year, so let's get to know him better: 1. How long have you worked for...
Compassionate Leave is a form of leave that employees are entitled to, allowing them to take time away from work to focus on urgent personal matters, often relating to the health of a close friend or family member. This form of leave provides employees with the...
Have you ever wondered where The HR Booth's name came from? Well now you do! In the latest Meet The Team feature, we caught up with Alistair to talk about how The HR Booth became the business we are today, and what Alistair's day-to-day role is like. Have a read...
Several amendments to employment legislation will be implemented starting on 6 April 2024. These adjustments are applicable to England, Scotland, and Wales; however, they do not extend to Northern Ireland, as employment law in this region is devolved. Changes to...
World Health Day is observed on April 7th and is created and ran by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It seeks to raise awareness about worldwide health issues, whilst promoting healthy living and encouraging it. Every year, World Health Day has a new theme,...
We sat down with our in-house recruitment expert and HR consultant Calum to go over what job candidates look for in modern day job adverts. Mindset Shift Before, you might have considered a job advert simply as a list of duties an employee must carry out, focusing...
New Carer’s Leave regulations, introduced on 6 April 2024, have been designed to offer essential support for employees who provide ongoing care for a dependant with a long-term care need. These regulations establish a new statutory right and ensure that eligible...
Pick & Mix in the Maldives? Sounds good to us! This week we spoke to one of our HR Consultants, Lynn. Have a read below to find out her dream holiday and whose job she would swap with for one day only! 1. How long have you worked for The HR Booth? I have worked...