Lets talk about Absence Management Most absence is genuine, employees may need time off for a variety of reasons, from short-term sickness to longer-term health issues. An effective absence...
What is organisational culture?
What is Organisational Culture? What is organisational culture and why is it important? Organisational culture is the key to business success. It shapes attitudes and behaviours within an...
How can HR help implement a hybrid working strategy?
How can HR help implement a hybrid working strategy? Recently the prime minister published a road map under which England could fully exit Covid-19 restrictions by June 21, meaning the stay at home...
What are Working Time Regulations?
What are Working Time Regulations? Working Time Regulations Many employers find the Working Time Regulations a mind-field to understand or some simply don’t know...
What is Modern Day Slavery?
What is Modern Day Slavery? Did you know? Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory...
What is the Good Work Plan?
What is the Good Work Plan? On 1 October 2016, Theresa May, commissioned Matthew Taylor, the Chief Executive of the Royal Society of the Arts, to lead a review into how employment law...
Mediation at work?
What is Mediation at work? Mediation at work Mediation or mediator is an impartial third party to help resolve workplace conflict or disputes. It’s often described as a form of alternative or...
How to write an employment contract?
What is HR compliance ? Let's talk about HR compliance? The definition of compliance is the act of obeying a particular law or rule or acting according to an agreement. All organisations must...
Why would I outsource my HR function?
Why outsource your HR? What is outsourcing? Outsourcing is the business practice which involves contracting business services from an external provider. Outsourcing was first recognised as a...
What are zero hours contracts?
What are zero hours contracts? A zero hours contract is a casual agreement between an employer and an individual Generally, the employer will not guarantee the individual any hours of...