A quick guide to Compassionate, Time off for Dependents & Bereavement leave There is often confusion around compassionate, bereavement and time off for dependants. This guide should help you...
Time off in Lieu explained Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) explained The time off in lieu meaning comes from a French phrase ‘in lieu’ which means instead of. Time off in lieu, or TOIL, is when an...
When is the right time to have HR support? Smaller businesses sometimes view HR as ‘nice to have’, a luxury that larger organisations have or worse, a box-ticking resource or cost-centre. But...
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 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? 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 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? 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...
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...
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...