It’s December! The decorations are going up, elves are on shelves and the last-minute dash for festive gifts is in full swing. Whilst many people believe this is the most wonderful time of the year, it’s not the case for […]
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Historically, the end of the year was when employees across the country were most likely donning their silly hats, looking forward to a stress-free festive break and heading off to the company’s end of […]
No one likes being called something they’re not. Think about it: it can be annoying enough if someone misspells or mispronounces your name; but imagine being constantly labelled something that you’re not all the time. Not only is it incredibly […]
Relationships are central to HR’s role as ‘people’ professionals. HR’s connections are varied, from potential new recruits to line managers and chief executives, not to mention the rapport HR needs to have within their own team. Good working relationships can […]
Working in HR can require a lot of resilience, especially at such a confusing time. You need to develop a tough exterior to cope with the ups and downs of daily working life. Some people are naturally more resilient and […]
When we caught up with Mike (Managing Director and a founder of Vero HR) this month, we discussed a few of the topics currently foremost in HR professionals’ minds: COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, and bringing workers back from long-term furlough. […]
When we think of World Book Day, it often evokes the images of children dressing up as their favourite characters from their beloved books, and possibly memories of the time when we would dress up for the day. But at […]
With HR teams at peak workload capacity, it’s crucial the department isn’t wasting time. There are some very straightforward ways that HR can save time, but they require big picture thinking which can be difficult when you’re busy. You need […]
UPDATE: The Government has advised as of 23 Feb 2021 that they will give a 6-month grace period before enforcing gender pay gap reporting this year. See more here. Gender pay gap reporting, for applicable businesses in England, Wales and […]
Stress, burnout and poor mental health are some of the challenges employees – including HR professionals – are faced with as COVID-19 continues to impact all areas of our lives. For remote workers, the blurred lines between home and work, […]
