It has been revealed that by 2016, it could be mandatory for businesses with 250 or more employees to publish information on how much they pay their male and female employees. It’s hoped that such measures will help to tackle the gender pay gap. Though progress has undeniably been made in recent years to ensure that women are on an …
You have less than a year to prepare for mandatory living wage
The UK government has announced that from April 2016, a mandatory living wage for employees over the age of 25 will be introduced. It currently stands at £6.50 and will be increased to £7.20. Conservative First Secretary of State George Osborne said, ‘Britain deserves a pay rise and Britain is getting a pay rise’. Of course though, the issue is …
3 Top tips for getting the most out of your relationship with your HR Consultant
Have you made the decision to work with an HR consultant to tackle people management issues within your business? This could be an excellent choice, and a tactic that could really pave the way for sleeker and more efficient working practices in the future. If you don’t have the resources at the current time to have your own in-house HR …
Why don’t your employees trust you?
Trust is a funny issue. It’s hard to describe, and it’s arguably not very measurable. Those who are skeptical of the HR profession might say that it’s exactly the type of thing that we’re known for dealing with. In other words, all fluff and no substance! Jokes aside though, if there’s a lack of trust between management and employees, you’re …