by TickHR2018 | Jun 26, 2026 | Good HR, HR
The Importance of Taking Annual Leave Annual leave is more than just time away from work, it is an essential part of maintaining wellbeing, motivation and long-term performance. Yet many UK employees do not use their full holiday entitlement each year, despite...
by TickHR2018 | Jun 12, 2026 | Good HR, HR
The Hawthorne Effect and Its Relationship with HR The Hawthorne Effect is a workplace psychology concept that explains how people may change their behaviour when they know they are being observed. In simple terms, employees often perform differently and sometimes...
by TickHR2018 | Jun 12, 2026 | Good HR, HR
Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory in HR What Is Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory? Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory explains that workplace satisfaction and dissatisfaction come from two different types of factors: hygiene factors and motivators. In HR, this theory is useful...
by TickHR2018 | Jun 10, 2026 | Employee Wellbeing, Good HR, HR
Supporting Managers During Summer Holiday Staff Shortages Summer holidays can put extra pressure on businesses. With employees taking annual leave, teams may become stretched, workloads increase, and gaps appear in day-to-day operations. Often, it is managers who...
by TickHR2018 | Jun 5, 2026 | Employment Law, Good HR, HR
Supporting Working Parents During School Holidays School holidays can be a real juggling act for working parents. Between childcare costs, changed routines, holiday clubs, family commitments, and the occasional last-minute childcare emergency, this period can place...