News: HR Articles

Can an employer call your doctor?

As an employee, it can sometimes be difficult to know what your rights are, and what your employer is legally allowed to do. When…

January 13, 2022

HR Articles

Adverse weather policy

As we enter into January, and face the possibility of snow and ice, it is important to have an adverse weather policy in place…

January 5, 2022

HR Articles

How is HRM in SMEs different from larger companies?

Although HRM departments in both smaller and larger companies share common goals, their paths to reaching these goals, as well as the resources available…

December 21, 2021

HR Articles

The Importance of HRM in Healthcare

We all know how important administration is in healthcare, ensuring that everything gets done and that services are efficient for patients. But, have you…

December 14, 2021

HR Articles

Menopause campaign results in increased awareness

If you are thinking that you don’t have any women in your business that are suffering from menopause symptoms, then unless you have an…

November 22, 2021

HR Articles

Planning for the National Living Wage increase

With the National Living Wage set to rise by 6.6 per cent from the 1st April 2022, rising from its current rate of £8.91…

November 3, 2021

HR Articles

Harassment and bullying in the workplace

Harassment and bullying remain significant workplace issues despite increasing awareness of the problem. Typical harassment and bullying behaviours range from unwelcome remarks and persistent…

October 13, 2021

COVID-19, HR Articles, HR News

As the end of furlough approaches, what next?

With the furlough scheme (officially the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme) set to finish on the 30th September 2021, it is hoped the post pandemic…

September 10, 2021

HR Articles, HR Consultancy

How to retain your best employees

It can be a huge inconvenience when any employee leaves your business, especially if you’re a small business, but when one of your best…

August 27, 2021

HR Articles, HR Consultancy

The benefits of a Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sacrificing your salary may not sound all that tempting to some but in actual fact it can make perfect financial sense. The benefits of…

August 10, 2021

General, HR Articles

Remaining mindful of wellbeing in our return to work

So, Freedom Day is finally here….we no longer have to work from home, wear a mask or socially distance, we can hit the dance…

July 30, 2021

COVID-19, HR Articles, HR Consultancy

Employer advice on management of long Covid

For some individuals, who have been unfortunate to contract Coronavirus, they are now being diagnosed or are seeing the symptoms they endured whilst having…

July 26, 2021

Centric HR News, HR Articles

The benefits of a HR Fixed Price Package

Outsourcing HR services through a Fixed Price Package is a cost-effective way to have your own HR department as an extension to your business,…

June 29, 2021

HR Articles, HR Consultancy

The UK’s case for the right to disconnect

How many managers reading this update have emailed their team members after their contractual working hours have ended with the expectation of a response…

June 18, 2021

COVID-19, HR Articles, HR Consultancy

Managing annual leave post lockdown

The effects of lockdown continue to alter not only our social life, but our work one too. Managing annual leave post lockdown is an…

June 14, 2021

HR Articles, HR Consultancy

A HR guide for driving at work

The Department of Transport reports that more than 20,000 people are killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads each year, and a third of…

June 1, 2021

Business Support, HR Articles, HR News

Age discrimination is on the up

The Employment Tribunal Service recently released figures that there had been a significant increase in the number of Age Discrimination cases that had been…

May 25, 2021

HR Articles, HR News

The introduction of Hybrid working

While some employees want to work from home all the time after the pandemic, most would prefer a balance where they are in the…

May 6, 2021

Business Support, HR Articles, HR News

Kickstart Scheme for Schools and Nurseries

The £2 billion Kickstart Scheme scheme has been designed to ensure young people at risk of long term unemployment have a future of opportunity and…

April 26, 2021

Business Support, HR Articles, HR News

UBER case and classification of employed status

The recent Supreme Court decision which found that the Uber drivers are actually workers is a landmark case that employers should take note of. …

April 20, 2021

Business Support, COVID-19, HR Articles, HR Consultancy

FAQs to support employees returning from a period of shielding

FAQs Q: What is the new national guidance on shielding? Public Health England has issued new guidance to those categorized as extremely clinically vulnerable….

April 16, 2021