Just how do you calculate holiday pay with overtime? The difference between now and a year ago is that the reference period for overtime and irregular hours has been set by the Government at 52 weeks. This was a key change in the Good Work Plan that took effect in April this year and gives […]

As an employer, it’s important that you understand what you must and what you should do when it comes to having employees who are off sick from work. Here is some general advice to follow. The Pay Bit Sickness absence day 1 to day 3 can be legally unpaid days, check your contracts and/or sickness […]

Establish the rules To make the process clear and simple, we always recommend the process for booking holiday and the associated rules are set out clearly in the handbook or that you have a clear leave policy.  Be clear about how someone can book leave, it is first come first served?  Do you rotate seasonal […]

Maybe not exactly what you think as it turns out….. Here’s the skinny on parental leave Entitlement 18 weeks’ unpaid leave for an employee who has parental responsibility for a child up to the child’s 18th birthday (this entitlement is per child). This leave can be taken at a rate for up to 4 weeks […]

It’s not all about the money! Yes, I’m sure that your larger competitors have the money to offer the best salaries but for most people going to work is not all about the money. Very few people leave a job because they want more money.  The reason, more often than not, is that the employee […]

Interviewing a candidate can often be as terrifying for you as it is for the candidate, especially if it is something you are not used doing or you haven’t done much of. The two top tips we always talk to clients about are preparation and listening. Preparation Read and make notes on CVs. Identify the […]

For you as an employer the decision to recruit is a big one.  There are so many challenges to consider – cost, time to recruit and train and concerns over finding the right person for your business. As an employer do you ever think about the candidate experience? If not, you are missing a trick […]

“We only recruit to replace someone or when the business is growing”.  If that sounds like you, don’t worry; most businesses do exactly the same. Just imagine Imagine how it would be though if you had a steady trickle of CV’s coming through so when you are ready to recruit a new member of staff […]

At the beginning! – The first experience of training and development will take place at induction time.  It is said that an employee will have made their mind up about a job within the first day. So, it is crucial to have a great induction plan in place to set the scene from day one. […]