This week we’re sharing a great guest post from one of our Associate Consultants – Mara Thorne, who is addressing some common myths around contracts of employment. We get a lot of questions on this topic, so she’ll be looking at – are they necessary at all, whether they have to be in writing, whether they need to be signed …
The Gig Economy – An opportunity for your business, or something to avoid?
Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably noticed that the gig economy is something that’s being discussed more and more in the media. But what on earth is it? Well essentially, it’s all about a labour market that’s characterised by lots of freelance work and short-term contracts, rather than permanent roles. Some might say that it’s a win-win for employers …
Key employment law changes for April 2017 – Keeping ahead of the game
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 work life balance really achievable for Business owners?
When you dip into an article from an HR consultant about work life balance, you probably have a few preconceptions about what we’re going to say to you. You might imagine that we’re going to tell you that time off is VITAL, and that no one can fire on all cylinders without getting some well-deserved time away from the office. …
What to do when an employee resigns unexpectedly
I spent some time over the weekend catching up with what’s been happening in the social media world and I stumbled across a question in one of the groups I participate in. It was from a business owner who wasn’t quite sure what to do as their Sales Manager had just resigned, having been enticed away to what they believed …
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 …
First time recruiter? Top tips for taking on your first employee
When your business gets to the stage where you need to start bringing in extra help, it can be a really exciting time. You’re growing, you’re increasing your bottom line, and it’s time to recruit your first employee, so you can continue to make big things happen and make progress against your overall vision. However we’ve seen it time and …
The recruitment game is changing. Can your business keep up?
Every successful business owner knows that for their business to grow they need the best people on their side and that means recruiting the top talent and keeping them. Brexit might have created uncertainly for business owners, but the latest research shows that 2017 could be a wonderful year for jobseekers. According to research by Manpower, the UK has returned …
Why does no-one want to work for me? Recruitment tactics you need to know!
I was talking to a client last week about the challenges they face when it comes to recruiting good quality people. You see they run a care home and the position that proves the most difficult is for Care Assistants. Competition in the local area is high and it’s fair to say the roles aren’t particularly well paid. So this …
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 …