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Here you will find a broad and diverse range of HR topics we have covered over the years. This is a mix of current affairs and hot topics to evergreen HR content that will serve you and your business time and again. So, have a browse and if you want to chat about anything you read, get in touch!
Making Change Stick – Communication and Employee Engagement
Following on from yesterday's update from Boris Johnson, there's probably some confusion among workforces as to exactly what is going on. Communication may be an issue, but it's vital to ensuring your employees know exactly what is happening, and...
How to Focus your Efforts on Growth, not People Problems
So, you’ve got your basic foundations in place to start employing your team – THE team – the one that’s going to drive your business to the successful outcomes you’ve always dreamed of. You knew about the new legislation that was introduced...
Top Tips to Ensure a Fair Redundancy Selection Criteria
Businesses may need to look at workforce numbers as a result of Covid-19. This is to adjust and protect the longevity of the business however, beware of breaching Equality and Diversity when pulling together a Redundancy Selection Criteria....
Latest Update on IR35
In March this year, the Government has delayed the roll out of its IR35 Off Payroll changes for a year. What are the latest updates on IR35? Find out more about the postponement of the reforms here Why postpone IR35? The delaying is in order for...
How to Embrace Ramadan During Lockdown
Around the world, 1.8 billion Muslims will be united in prayer during the holy month of Ramadan. As we all know, the UK and the world is in lockdown as a result of corona virus. This means Ramadan is going to be a very different experience this...
How to Support Employees Working from Home
During the current crisis many of us have had to adapt our working practices and approach to help us manage during lockdown. With many people working from home, some for the first-time, others for a prolonged period. What support does your...
The Statement of Employment Particulars – The Changes and What They Mean for Your Business
A written statement of employment particulars is an aspect of HR that must be fulfilled within the first moments of hiring new members of staff. Employees are legally entitled to receive this, and as of the 6th April 2020, this now must be given to...
Why Bother with HR as a Small Business?
If you were to invest in technology or machinery, you would utilise these to maximise their performance and return on investment. So, why should your people investment be any different? In your business, people will be one of you biggest monthly...