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What are protected characteristics? Under the Equality Act 2010, treating someone unfairly at work in the UK because of the following protected characteristics is unlawful… • Age • Disability • Race • Gender reassignment • Marriage/civil partnership • Religion or belief • Pregnancy or maternity • Sex • Sexual orientation What does unfair treatment look like? • Both direct and …
In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey, from attracting the best people to come and work for your company to ensuring a smooth exit when they move on. Here’s what the Employee Life Cycle looks like: In this guide, we’ll …
If you’ve ever thought appraisals are just a box-ticking exercise or a painful annual ritual, you’re not alone. But the problem isn’t appraisals themselves… it’s how they’re often done. When handled poorly, appraisals can feel pointless or even counterproductive. But, when done right, they can be a game-changer for your team and business. Why appraisals get a bad rep ❌ …
Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. 7 risks of not having an employee offboarding process In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey. Offboarding is one of the most critical stages of the …
HR policies are as crucial to your business as the laws of the land. They provide your organisation with written guidance on how employees should behave and your expectations. You can rely on them if you have an issue with an employee, and they can support you in an employment tribunal. For that reason, it’s incredibly important that your policies …
Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. It’s 2025, and it’s time to make sure your house is in order. This checklist will guide you through the top 10 areas you should review, including the complete employee life cycle, to get the very best out of your team and business this year. 1. Legal …
The Chartered Management Institute claims 82% of UK managers are ‘accidental managers’ who have received little to no formal management training. As you and I both know, managing people is a complex task. There is no instruction manual, nor a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Yet, we still expect our managers, often promoted through tenure and technical competence, to learn on the job …
Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. The employer’s checklist for 2025 Happy New Year! It’s 2025, and it’s time to make sure your house is in order. We’ve created a new checklist that will guide you through the top 10 areas you should be looking at to get the very best out …
Since the pandemic, remote and flexible working have become familiar phrases in the workplace. We’re big fans of offering remote and flexible working for employees, as long as it works for the business too. Although both working styles can be interchangeable, it’s important to remember their differences. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences… What is Remote Working? …
2025 is just around the corner and lots of business owners we know are already planning ahead. You’re likely using this time to take stock of the year to date, looking at your goals for 2025 and thinking about what you need to do to get there. An important part of this process is reviewing your ‘Organisational Design’. We HR …
