Where do you stand on workplace relationships and friendships - should they be declared? ITV have recently been in the news as their new workplace relationship guidelines are issued to staff. This comes in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s decision to step down after...
So if you think your employee has set up a competing business, first thing is not to panic! Actually, who am I kidding – of course you’re going to panic. And you’ll feel angry and disappointed and let down and then angry again. Before you go acting on any emotion...
Need ideas on how to retain your best employees? Retention strategy typically incorporates a number of different strands. The key starting point is to understand what matters most to your team. If you can understand what’s important to them, you can implement...
Mental health awareness week 2023 also happens to fall over my birthday and whilst life hasn’t turned out quite as I planned, as I enter my last year in my 40s, I am eternally grateful to be right where I am – where I am meant to be. When I became a parent I had lots...
Changes are afoot - post termination restrictions and Brexit.Ok so not the most exciting content but necessary just the same. Post-termination restrictions The first proposed change I wanted to tell you about is that the Government are saying that they intend to...
Money, Money, Money ...Thank you Abba It's not a very happy Monday really as it's cold and grey outside but here I am, bringing a little ray of sunshine to your life by reminding you all about the statutory rate increases from next month. I know, I know.. I'm the...
It’s been reported by The Telegraph that GPs could be told to issue fewer sick notes under government plans to boost Britain’s economy. Currently, an idea that could be considered as part of the spring budget in March, if implemented, it could see the Treasury and the...
I've been pondering if the workplace dress code is the new dinosaur in HR extinction terms. In conversation with a client the other day, I asked if they wanted a dress code in their staff handbook. “No” the answer came back. “We’re not bothered about things like that”...
Welcome to 2023! I know, I say that like I'm in some way responsible for its creation but I'd like to think I can help you with how it goes for you and your business this year - Back to basics...New Year and all that. New Year Resolutions I'd love to know.. are you a...
Baby it's cold outside...but at least you don't have to worry about your staff working from home. Or do you? Yes, it's absolutely freezing isn't it?While you know you've got a duty of care towards your employees in the office or workplace (did you know that there's a...
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