Over the last couple of months there’s obviously been something in the air, as we seem to have been dealing with lots of tricky people problems, ranging from redundancy appeals to dismissals. Now dealing with disciplinary issues is probably one of the less attractive tasks for a manager or business owner. Some people policies are about improving productivity, creating stronger …
What is a disciplinary?
We’ve all heard of the term ‘disciplinary’, but for those who are new to employing staff or you’ve been lucky enough not to have encountered a problem so far, what does it actually mean in the world of work? Well a disciplinary is part of the process you follow when your business wants to address an employee’s behaviour. You may …
If Marketing And HR had a fist fight…
Over the long weekend I got to thinking about how Marketing and HR both support businesses of all shapes and sizes. But if things got physical which function would be the winner? Who’d take the crown as the business owners’ can’t-live-without tool? And perhaps more interestingly, could one exist without the other? When entrepreneurs are looking to increase their bottom …
How to deal with the influx of Bank Holiday weekends
The weather seems to be warming up which surely means there must be another bank holiday on the way. We all love a good old bank holiday weekend. More time with the family, an opportunity to unwind, and weather permitting, maybe even a barbecue or two. But as a business owner long weekends bring some key challenges. With four bank …
Contracts of Employment 101 – Here’s what you need to know
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. …
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 …
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 …