The Employment Rights Bill: key facts for HR in summary: The Employment Rights Bill introduces 28 key reforms: including the right for zero-hours workers to request guaranteed hours, expanded flexible working rights and day-one parental leave. New protections, such as […]
The importance of addressing unconscious bias in recruitment in summary: Unconscious bias is a cognitive trait everyone has, leading to us unconsciously categorising others: particularly by age, social background, gender, identity, ethnicity, or education. These biases can unintentionally make recruitment […]
Are your HR processes damaging employee engagement? In summary: HR processes, policies and procedures directly affect employee engagement. Overly strict policies, ineffective performance management systems, and a lack of professional development opportunities are just some of the things that can […]
Tips for HR: keeping your employees onside during Euro 2024 in summary: With the Euro 2024 football championship taking place this summer, there’s several things HR teams can do to manage absence requests effectively and nurture engagement. This includes ensuring […]
Successfully managing sabbaticals and extended leave in summary: Implementing a clear sabbatical and extended leave policy is crucial to avoid misunderstandings and protect against discrimination claims. Communicate and document all sabbatical arrangements to ensure clarity and prevent disputes; use an […]
How to become a learning organisation in summary: In a world of work that’s constantly changing, a chronic skills shortage and turbulent jobs market, businesses must be proactive in becoming learning organisations. To do this, HR teams must get buy-in […]
How an HRIS with native payroll can help with 2024 legislative changes in summary: 2024 is set to be a busy year for HR teams thanks to a raft of new legislative changes. Luckily, an HRIS with native payroll can […]
Absence Policies: Why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t fit all in summary: With sickness absence rates climbing to their highest levels in over a decade, businesses must have tailored absence management policies in place that meets their workforce’s specific needs. A […]
10 things you should do as a new HR Professional in summary: Starting a new role as an HR professional presents a glorious opportunity to positively influence a business and its workforce. Begin by understanding the company’s culture, its values […]
End-of-year parties: 5 golden rules for HR in summary… The traditional end-of-year party offers a perfect opportunity for employers and employees to celebrate their successes over the past 12 months. However, a mix of alcohol and high emotions can lead […]
How to create a culture of HR excellence in summary: The annual HR Excellence Awards serve as a great example of the impact creative HR can have on a business. To create you own culture of excellence, focus on winning […]
HR teams and line managers are likely breathing a sigh of relief that summer is coming to an end. With the sizzling temperatures now behind us and children back at school, the usual rush of summer holiday requests will have […]
