Now I know you’re probably all sick to death of hearing the dreaded acronym GDPR, but unless you’ve been hiding under a rock over the past few months – or, if we dare suggest it, burying your head in the sand – then you’ll be well aware that we’re very quickly galloping towards the date when we all need …
The Royal Wedding – What employers need to know
Prince Harry is set to marry Meghan Markle on Saturday 19th May, and excitement is building amongst the public already. Everyone loves an excuse for a celebration, but as an employer, you might have a few questions about burning issues such as time off, and allowing your workers to celebrate the occasion. The good news is that you’ve come to …
Are you taking sexual harassment claims seriously?
Cast your minds back to the Harvey Weinstein scandal in 2017, which brought attention back to the serious issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. Since then there seems to be have been a whole plethora of similar issues coming out the wood work. We’ve come a long way in recent years in terms of creating legislation to protect individuals …
Research reveals outdated views on pregnancy from employers
By now, we are all aware that it’s against the law to decide not to appoint a woman to a role because she’s pregnant, or has plans to start a family. So it might come as a surprise to discover the findings from a recent survey by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The survey found that 46% of …
Are you failing to support working parents in your workplace?
The 2018 Modern Families Index, published by charity Working Families and childcare provider Bright Horizons has revealed that working parents are being pushed to ‘breaking point’ in the workplace, with many feeling pressurised to work more than their contracted hours. Because of the impact that their employment has on their home life, 10% had refused a new job, and 11% …
Think your business is too small to worry about HR? Think again…
Growing a business from the ground up can be one of the most challenging but rewarding experiences in the world, and we’ve worked with ambitious leaders at practically every stage. From recruiting your very first member of staff, to really stepping things up a level and recruiting entire teams and departments, we’ve helped business owners navigate it all. When you’re …
3 key employment law changes you need to be prepared for in 2018
The start of a new year brings new challenges when you’re running a business, and there are always key developments in the world of employment law that you need to be aware of. Not surprisingly, 2018 isn’t going to be any different. Though Brexit has offered more questions than answers, there are still lots of grey areas when it comes …
The call that HR Consultants dread in January
Now we’re well and truly recovered from the mince pie and mulled wine fog, we’re back in the office and eager to kick off another brilliant year of helping small businesses, like your’s tackle their HR issues and get the most out of their people. We’re expecting a call though. It’s one we get every month of every year, and …
How to overcoming the January productivity slump
Over the festive period spirits are often high in the workplace and everyone’s looking forward to the opportunity to take some time out with friends, family and loved ones. By the time that the New Year comes though, the general mood has often shifted. With nothing but dark days and credit card bills to look forward to, productivity in the …
Warning: A lack of digital skills could be killing your business
We spend hours and hours each day scrolling through Facebook. We arrange our personal and professional lives through social media. We can hardly remember a time when answers weren’t right at our fingertips due to the magic of Google. So it may come as a bit of a surprise to learn that when it comes to our digital skills, many …