Annual leave entitlement. A troublesome subject and one which causes many employers to scratch their heads when it comes to the maths.
You may not realise it, but many businesses undercalculate annual leave entitlement for their starters and leavers. Not by much, but in the event that an employee with more than two years’ service leaves and raises a claim Read More…
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You will probably spend a third of your life at work so being with people you like is pretty important. However, research shows that two thirds of workers don’t like their colleagues and are just waiting for home time to get away from them.
Many workers cite being excluded, idleness and too much talking as reasons for having a poor Read More…
Early in the new year is a time when traditionally people review how the previous year has been, their life and their goals. Opportunities for reflection and down time over the festive period gives many the opening to think about their future and how they want to live their life. Many people resolve to make changes.
Intrinsically linked with this Read More…
‘Tis the season to be jolly and to attend the yearly corporate shindig – the office Christmas party. The idea of this annual event is rooted in corporate goodwill. A way to show appreciation to your employees for a year of hard work. Some may view the office Christmas party as a corporate-like event that they, being mindful Read More…
How will you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that any decision you make is the right one? Sometimes, we can all guilty of decision paralysis by over-analysis. Some things in life are black or white, and so are easy to make decisions about. A juggernaut is speeding towards you. You want to live. You Read More…
Thank you to all those who attended our HR Admin Masterclass on Tuesday 5 November 2019, it was great to see you all there. For those who couldn’t make it, we wanted to share some key points from the Masterclass and to let you know what you’re missing!
Paperwork may not often take priority, but keeping your HR admin in Read More…
Do you have an ‘open door’ policy or is your door always open? Is this a formal company policy or your personal management style? As a manager, leaving your door open for staff to drop in with questions and queries or to chat through the latest project can be very beneficial. If you have a company Read More…
Today is World Mental Health Day and this years’ theme is ‘supporting good mental health in the workplace’.
We spend a third of our lives at work, so it is understandable that our employers and our working environment play an integral role in shaping our physical and mental health.
More and more companies across the UK are realising that company culture Read More…
Thank you to those of you who attended our Dignity at Work Masterclass on 10th September 2019. It was great to see so many of you and thank you for participating so enthusiastically in the discussion!
For those who couldn’t make it, we’ve summarised a few key points from the session to give you a flavour of what was covered.
Dignity Read More…
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to get so much more done in a day than you do? Do you feel like you are working longer hours than ever, yet never seem to get to the bottom of your ‘To Do’ list? You are not alone.
The good news is that time management isn’t rocket science. By Read More…
Summer time is here again
Does it seem now that everyday someone is missing from the office and on occasions, most of the staff are out on the same day? The increase in employees’ time off during the summer months happens for many reasons. School is out and it is the best time for a family vacation, or friends/family Read More…
