As the Christmas party season draws ever closer, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the successes of the past year and of course to relax and have some fun with colleagues. It is a season of fun festivities and for many, it really is the most wonderful time of the year!
read moreToday marks the end of Alcohol Awareness Week and in this blog our Senior HR Coordinator, Olivia Gunson looks at the issues around alcohol in the workplace.
read moreIs the old adage ‘nice people finish last’ always true? Small acts of kindness in the workplace benefit not just the receiver, but also the giver and the whole organisation, thereby creating a positive workplace culture. It is important for employers to create an environment where employees have mutual respect, feel valued and appreciated as […]
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 moreWe live in a world where stress is almost unavoidable, it is part of our everyday lives and although it can be beneficial; allowing us to stay focused and motivated.
read moreHere, our Talent Manager, Paul Steed outlines the steps to complete when applying for a DBS check.
read moreThis Thursday is Halloween and here in the UK, celebrations to mark the date are a growing trend, with many workplaces now getting into the fiendish fun! But gone are the days when we used to bob for apples and perhaps make a poorly crafted costume out of a discarded bed sheet.
read moreRecently announced research from insurance provider Aviva has identified the regions in the UK with the highest and lowest proportion of workers who are primarily based at home. Powys in Wales tops the table, with 25.7% of workers based at home. This was then followed by Kensington and Chelsea (25.0%) area and Brighton and Hove […]
read moreIn an ever-aging workforce the ‘MakeMenopauseMatter’ Campaign was launched in 2018 to highlight the lack of menopause awareness in society.
read moreWhen recruiting as an SME, should you utilise your internal team or engage with an agency? This is an age-old question with no definitive, or even correct, answer.
read moreThis week is National Adoption Week, which aims to raise awareness of the adoption process, and the importance of finding loving permanent families for vulnerable children.
read moreA probationary period is usually given to workers when they start a new job. It is a contractual pre-determined period of time whereby the employee should work towards becoming a fully performing team member as well as a period whereby the both company and the employee can assess their suitability for the role.
read moreToday is World Mental Health Day, aimed at raising awareness and educate people on a subject that has been too stigmatised for too long.
read moreJury service is relatively rare (with only 35% of people being called) so it is common to be unsure of what to do if your employee tells you they have been called to serve!
read moreWorkplace burnout is a particular type of work-related stress, it’s a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that may involve the person affected having a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.
read morePromoting good mental health is a focus for many businesses in the modern workplace, and employers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of mental health as it’s been shown to lead to better resilience, innovation and productivity.
read moreWe are so pleased to announce that HR REVOLUTION has won the 2019/2020 HR Service of the Year – London Prestige Award!
read moreIt is widely known that the current recruitment landscape is a challenging one for UK businesses, with phrases like ‘War for Talent’ and ‘Candidate Driven Market’ being thrown around left, right and centre.
read moreThe answer is yes of course!
read moreAt HR Revolution, we’ve heard our fair share of HR myths and misinformation, so we thought we would list below the most common ones and why they are just that… Employees don’t have a contract unless there is something in writing A contract of employment is an agreement between an employer and employee whether it is verbal or in writing.
read moreThere is a common misconception you can’t make someone on maternity leave redundant.
read moreWell if the answer to this is yes, then there is good news, as the number of London companies offering sabbaticals is increasing and even better if you work in one of the following sectors, the Government, the public sector and the finance and insurance sector, as they are apparently best for offering them.
read moreA difficult employee in any business will reduce productivity, have a negative impact and potentially upset other colleagues too.
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