Having to deal with employee absence over the festive period can be a difficult task for employers, as absence levels are usually at their highest around this time due to the normal coughs, colds and flu. However it can be a time for non-genuine absence; ‘pulling a sickie’ does become more a more common occurrence.
read moreOver the past year, employers have had to come to terms with quite a few changes to HR and Employment law, with the introduction of GDPR, increases to the national minimum wage, gender pay reporting and taxation of termination payments.
read moreWell I don’t know about you, but this year just seems to have flown by!
read moreThere are 3 main types of employment status; employed, worker or self-employed. Each of these have different employment rights and employer responsibilities and obligations and it is therefore important you ascertain which is the right employment status for an individual working for your organisation.
read moreIf talent attraction is often on your to do list, it may be that you need to think about your approach towards enticing great candidates to want to work for your business and step up your communication to them.
read moreThe annual office Christmas party is a fantastic opportunity to reward employees for their hard work and a chance for everyone to relax, unwind and enjoy one another’s company outside of the office environment.
read moreWhether you are a SME or a global company, HR and Talent strategy should be a priority for your business.
read moreFirst aid at work is a very important element of ensuring compliance with your duty of care as an employer in regards to Health & Safety.
read moreHave you started to think about how you could maximise your profits this festive season? Practical business owners are starting to pull together their plans and ensure that they’ve built some strong foundations for success, of course though, some expert guidance can really make all the difference, and that’s what HR Revolution are here to […]
read moreToday is World Mental Health Day, aimed at raising awareness and educating people on a subject that has been too stigmatised for too long. It’s an opportunity for us all to reflect on our own mental health and wellbeing and those around us.
read moreAs with most things work related there is a quieting down towards the end of the year, especially recruitment, but it should be the optimum time and here’s three reasons how hiring in December can actually help you.
read moreOk business owners it’s now the final quarter of 2018!
read moreHopefully this won’t ever happen, but if you do find yourself in a situation where you feel you have been unlawfully treated at work, you can make a discrimination claim at an employment tribunal and if this is the case there are time limits during which you need to make your claim.
read moreWhy indeed and it’s one of the key questions at HR Revolution we are often asked about.
read moreAccording to new research, the vast majority of organisations have asked candidates inappropriate and potentially illegal questions during a job interview.
read moreBringing a new employee into your business is an important step no matter the size of your business.
read moreThe government has replaced it with a tax free online voucher scheme which will be the only childcare funding option available to new joiners from the October deadline. Read on for everything you need to know regarding the new scheme and how to prepare for it.
read moreOk, so what does ‘leavism’ actually mean? It’s the latest term for defining employees who end up working, during non-paid work hours, annual leave or whilst off sick.
read moreIf your business is going through any type of change or restructuring a number of key elements hold true, none more critical than inspiring individuals and teams to connect authentically with their audiences to deliver real results, strive for business excellence, focus on service delivery and emphasise quality rather than quality.
read moreIntroduce the team It’s your employees first day, ensure they are introduced to their team and given an outline of each of their roles, this is will give your newbie an idea of who to ask if they have any queries.
read moreUnfortunately these days, bullying does not get left in the school playground and for some it continues well into adulthood, making their lives miserable.
read moreIf you read our last blog and I hope you managed to take five and read the reasons not to overlook graduate talent, then you will know we are big supporters of hiring graduates and all of the benefits that employing them can bring to your business.
read moreWith thousands of new graduates entering the job market this summer, you may be considering taking on some of these candidates within your company.
read moreAnnual leave is a benefit all employees receive.
read moreAs we power on through the summer holidays I’m sure most business owners will be focusing on a few things.
read moreAs technology becomes ever more erudite and employees demand more work-life balance, many companies are implementing remote working policies. However, even though it might seem like your local Pret or Costa is packed with people tapping away on their laptops, still 35% of businesses do not offer the option of working from home.
read moreAn interview with Silicon Valley investor Marc Andreessen in Business Insider this week has revealed what all HR consultancies know too well; setting up your HR function should be a priority and failing to do so can lead to almost certain catastrophe for your business.
read moreIn essence there is no right or wrong answer to this question, it’s a decision you will need to make based on what competencies and skills you want to assess during the meeting.
read moreOne of the questions we are asked by clients on a fairly regular basis is if they can claim any money back from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for statutory maternity pay (SMP) and the answer is yes.
read moreWe are proud to announce that we have been voted one of the UK’s top 25 SME Culture leaders by RealBusiness.co.uk the magazine that is an essential resource for ambitious entrepreneurs and decision-makers in association with breathHR.com, the HR software company for growing companies.
read moreFollowing on our theme of Stress Awareness Month, it probably comes as no surprise that research often finds that work is the most stressful factor in peoples lives and this can be caused by a number of things, such as poor management, an excessive workload or being set unrealistic targets.
read moreThese days we all lead busy lives, with longer working hours, time spent commuting and seeing our friends and family we are often being pulled in different directions and this can leave us feeling time poor and not able to do the things that help us relax and switch-off.
read moreWe all know that the environment you work in has a big impact on how you feel, so it’s probably no surprise that as adults we spend over two thirds of our life at work!!
read moreRemote working or ‘working from home’ has become increasingly popular over recent years and with good reason.
read moreWhether you’re straight out of school, University, moved to the UK from abroad or simply not sure about what to do or say in an office environment, we have compiled a little guide of office do’s and don’ts.
read morePILON (payment in lieu of notice) is a payment made to an employee when their employment has been terminated immediately without notice.
read moreWhen an employee announces their pregnancy, of course you’re all smiles, you congratulate them, you’re happy for them.
read moreWhen you’re running a business you know that your people are your greatest asset, by recruiting and developing a team of talented and motivated individuals, you can ensure that you’re putting your business it the best possible position for smashing your strategic goals.
read moreGetting the onboarding process right is one of the most important things a company can do, get it wrong and the results can be devastating on the bottom line.
read moreYou might have blinked and missed the first quarter of 2018 and while it may seem like five minutes have passed since you mapped out your big goals at the end of last year, it’s actually a good time to stop, take stock and refocus.
read moreWhen you employ someone you need to assign them with an employment status.
read moreOn Sunday 1st April 2018 the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will be going up.
read moreImportant news for all employers, on the 13th March 2018, the Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds announced a 6 month extension to the closure of the Childcare Voucher scheme.
read moreThe Ministry of Justice has just released its latest round of data on tribunals, since fees were scrapped last summer.
read moreDo you think building relationships at work can feel a bit pointless? you may take the approach that you don’t have to be friends with your colleagues; just get the job done and move on.
read moreIn 2018, businesses with an obligation to comply with employment law will need to be abreast of the important changes listed below: Minimum Wage – 1st April The annual minimum wage increases will become effective, so you will need to check if you have any employees who will be affected, and also remember to pre-empt […]
read moreYou know that your people are your greatest asset and that effective HR practices and procedures can be the cornerstone of strategic growth, however, do you now feel like you no longer have the time or energy to manage everything HR all on your own.
read moreAs I sit in the office this afternoon watching a few flurries of snow outside the window, waiting in anticipation for the Beast from the East to hit and listening to the radio with claims of weather colder than the arctic circle – winter has most definitely arrived in the UK!
read moreIn our opinion when you are an HR consultant, you can often find yourself having in-depth conversations about how business owners can avoid legal action or help with an issue.
read moreAs a small business owner, you might be tempted to cut costs and eliminate your HR function.
read moreWith many of us spending more and more time at the office, it’s no surprise that many working relationships blossom into something a little more intimate.
read moreIt’s Valentines Day… the day where most of us are filled with thoughts of love and romance!? However it can be a somewhat tedious process for HR… can employers have rules on personal relationships at work? Is it harassment for a worker to ask a colleague out on a date? In today’s business world, dating […]
read more2018 is well and truly underway and we will see a number of significant domestic employment law developments this year, below we outline what as an employer you need to be aware of: 1.
read moreWe are hearing more and more about the need for wellbeing in the workplace, but what does it really mean? Surely, wellbeing means healthy eating, keeping fit and that is something as individuals we are responsible for ourselves. Why should employers pay out for wellbeing benefits or consider it as part of an HR strategy? […]
read moreI hope you are not tempted to call in sick today… but if you do, you’re not alone!
read moreToday is Time to talk day, a charity run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness a growing movement of people changing how we all think and act about mental health.
read moreDespite it being a legal obligation, many business owners think that it’s in their interests to delay giving an employee a contract, or not bothering at all, but this blog will explain the importance of having employment contracts in place.
read moreOne thing we hear time and again at HR Revolution from our clients is that they can’t seem to hire enough of the right people!
read moreAs we all know stress, in all its forms, can be life changing.
read moreOk so if you’re reading this, then you made it through the most depressing day of the year.
read moreHow is your Monday going? It is the start of a new week, probably lots to do, reading and actioning emails and maybe planning ahead for yourself and your team members.
read moreThinking your business could do with some help with issues that are bubbling away under the surface, but wondering whether you really can spare the budget to outsource? Is it easier just hoping for the best and carrying on as you are? We know that it can be scary to make that leap and bring […]
read moreHappy New Year, another year is over and we start 2018 afresh. However, according to a YouGov survey last year, three in five employees have experienced mental health issues in the past year because of work; below we outline five steps that can be taken to improve wellbeing in the workplace.
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