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 […]
With the end of the year fast approaching, one of the more glamorous events on the HR calendar is the 2023 HR Excellence Awards ceremony. This year, the prestigious event will be taking place in the heart of London. The […]
If you saw someone behaving inappropriately or unethically at work, would you speak up or do anything about it? It’s a question that’s gained prominence recently due to the alleged actions of British television personality Russell Brand. Following an investigation […]
As an avid football fan, the fallout created by a Twitter post from Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker was incredible to watch. Following his tweet, which detailed his thoughts on the Government’s asylum policies, he was asked to […]
No-one likes having difficult work conversations – but as a manager, it’s inevitable that at some point an issue will arise that has to be addressed. It may be that an employee’s performance has been consistently under par, a project […]
Right to work checks quick reference guide summary: The UK government has made changes to the Right to Work checks, which now allows employers to use digital checks instead of physical document checks. This change is aimed at simplifying the […]
The average HR department manages a wealth of valuable and sensitive personal data: from birth dates to addresses, national insurance numbers to bank account details. As an HR professional, you’re legally obliged and morally responsible for your employee’s data. This […]
Privacy and data security were the big talking points in 2018 when the GDPR came into force, but there was always a danger that when the buzz died down, so too would companies’ interest in this area. Fortunately, this doesn’t […]
Hybrid working continues to be a hot topic as more companies transition their employees back into the workplace after more than a year of homeworking. With as many as 73% of employees wanting to continue having flexible remote work options*, […]
As of 6 April 2021, medium and large private sector businesses (which includes the charity sector) will have to comply with new off-payroll rules that enforce IR35. This change was delayed from April 2020, due to COVID-19, and it also […]
