News & Updates
May 10, 2019
According to the Mental Health Foundation, 1 in 6.8 people experience mental health problems in the workplace. Evidence also suggests that 12.7% of all sickness absence days in the UK can be attributed to mental health conditions. Mental Health Awareness Employers and managers should be alert to the early signs of mental ill health and how to respond, and signpost […]
January 29, 2019
As winter is in full swing and the prospect of bad weather looms, managing staff absence can be a problem for employers. Are you wondering how snow could affect your business? Did your business get caught out last year? Worried because you don’t have an adverse weather policy? Staff absence can rise dramatically due to road and transport closures. This […]
January 8, 2019
In April 2019 the Minimum Wage, National Living Wage and Pension contributions will increase. Below is some of the key information regarding the rise and how much minimum wage and pension contributions will increase by. Minimum Wage and National Living Wage You must be at least: • school leaving age to get the National Minimum Wage • aged 25 to […]
December 21, 2018
Christmas time is an important period for HR, it can throw up several issues which are specific to Christmas. Some of these issues include: Religion, holiday request, Christmas bonuses and Christmas parties. A big issue which businesses must face during the Christmas period is religion. In a diverse workplace many businesses may have people of several different religions and cultures […]