April is a busy time for us HR bods and for you business owners alike. Not only are you tying up any loose ends from the previous financial year… You also need to make sure that you’re fully prepared for any legal changes that could impact your business. This is the time when new employment law rules come into force, …
Is your next HR disaster looking on the horizon?
You might not be surprised to hear that a high percentage of the enquiries that we get are from business owners (just like you) who are experiencing what they consider to be ‘a bit of a HR disaster’, to say the least. Sometimes, it’s that productivity levels have slumped to the extent that they can’t fulfill their agreements with customers …
Can’t afford to hire an HR consultant? Maybe you can’t afford NOT to
Maybe you think you can’t afford an HR consultant? Know you could do with a helping hand with those tricky people issues that have been bubbling away under the surface for some time, but wondering whether you can really spare the budget? Considering whether you’d be better off just hoping for the best and carrying on as you are? We …
Are you making these mistakes with your employee handbook?
So with 2017 now well and truly here, it’s a great time to think about making sure you have all your ducks in a row. No doubt you have lots of plans and HR isn’t at the top of your agenda yet but making sure you have the right contracts, policies, procedures and employee handbooks in place can pay for …
Key employment law changes to watch out for this Autumn
So we’ve made it to the final quarter of 2016 and as a business owner, you know it can often feel like there’s yet another new piece of employment law coming along that you need to make sure you’re complying with. We also know it can sometimes be tricky and confusing to keep to date, but I want to make …
BREXIT – What do employers need to know?
Several weeks have passed since the majority of UK voters chose to opt out of the European Union, but it’s still very much the topic of ongoing conversation. With 52% of voters backing the Leave campaign, it’s clear that big changes are ahead, and we’re moving into unchartered territory. Regardless of what you think about the outcome from a personal …
You can’t do that!! Demystifying more common HR myths
In this second article our resident guest blogger, Mara Thorne puts the record straight about three more common HR myths of employment law and management practice about what employers can and cannot do, this time looking at bank holidays, dismissal during sickness absence and misconduct during the notice period. 1. Everybody is entitled to the 8 bank holidays off work …
What happened to those New Year resolutions?
According to research by BUPA, 66% of people admit to breaking their new year resolutions before January has even drawn to a close. Call us skeptical, but it’s important to note here that the figure only represents those who were brave enough to admit it. It would be easy to argue that whether it’s weight loss, a new exercise regime, …
How to avoid costly legal action against your business
As an HR consultant, you often find yourself having in-depth conversations about how business owners can avoid legal action. Of course, we offer services that go way beyond this. We can help to boost your profits, create a happier and more productive workforce, and achieve your big strategic goals. Still though, steering clear of expensive and potentially reputation-damaging legal action …
Five critical actions for managing an employee grievance
If a member of your staff brought up a grievance, would you know how to handle it? Regardless of how good your people practices may be, and how capable your managers are, you might find yourself in a situation whereby you need to follow a formal grievance procedure. This procedure should be included in your staff handbook, and it should …