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Time to Talk Day 3rd February 2022

Given that 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year and Mental Health Foundation report that mental…

January 10, 2022

HR News

Breathe HR Software Winter Offer

At Centric HR we are a partner of Breathe HR Software, the perfect solution for keeping on top of your day-to-day HR tasks, centralising…

December 8, 2021

General, HR News

Returning to the office and employee reservations

More and more businesses are reviewing their working arrangements for employees, and we have seen a combination of full returns to the office, hybrid…

September 29, 2021

General, HR News

COVID-19 Vaccination status of employees

As more businesses return to the workplace a key topic that employers are asking is whether organisations can force employees to have COVID-19 vaccinations…

September 28, 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

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, HR News

Employment tribunal figures just released

The following data compiled by the Ministry of Justice has just been released for employment cases reaching tribunals. There has been a 46% decrease…

April 19, 2021

Centric HR News, Events, HR News

Free Webinar – Get paid to take on a digital marketer through Kickstart

We’d like to invite you to our next Free Webinar – Kickstart Employment Briefing and Q&A, taking place on Friday 16 April 2021 from…

April 13, 2021

Business Support, HR News, HR Publications

Guidance for re-opening

Today has seen the opening of non-essential retail; close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and nail salons; public buildings, including libraries and community…

April 12, 2021

HR News

National Minimum Wage Increase – 6 April 2021

If you have any employees who are paid at the National Minimum Wage remember that from 6 April the rates will increase in line…

March 29, 2021

HR Articles, HR News

Key changes for April 2021

It’s coming to that time of year again where key changes for April 2021 are being introduced and at Centric HR we are helping…

March 19, 2021

Business Support, HR Articles, HR News

Health problems on the increase from home working

Back in March 2020, when the UK government first imposed a national lockdown in response to the global health crisis, no one could have…

March 11, 2021

HR Articles, HR News

Positive news for young people in employment

With the government announcing that the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will increase from April 2021, and exciting new…

March 4, 2021

HR Articles, HR News

Impact of Covid-19 on annual leave for employees – options for employers

Lots of employees in the UK have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact on them not being able to take their…

February 22, 2021

COVID-19, HR News

Can employers force staff to have the Covid-19 vaccine?

As the number of people in the UK who have received the Covid-19 vaccine increases, the UK remains positive in its hugely successful roll…

February 16, 2021

Business Support, HR Articles, HR News

Local Authorities promoting lateral flow testing to businesses

Local Authorities throughout England are launching campaigns to local businesses promoting Lateral Flow Testing for employees and their customers who do not have symptoms…

February 11, 2021

HR News

New Skilled Worker visa category

From the 1st January 2021, the current Tier 2 (General) visa category has been replaced by a new ‘Skilled Worker’ category. The requirements under…

January 19, 2021

HR News

Intra-company transfer visas

New legislation which came into play from 1st January 2021 has changed working visas and certain criteria now has to be met. Intra-Company Transfer…

January 12, 2021

HR News

New immigration system

A new immigration system will come into effect from the 1st January 2021 and will apply to people arriving in the UK from the 1st January, meaning EU…

December 21, 2020

HR Articles, HR News

Advice on making a successful Kickstart Scheme application

Thinking about applying for a Kickstart Scheme grant to offer young people job placements at your organisation, then please read below some tips and…

December 10, 2020

HR News

Handling public holidays during Furlough

The entitlement to annual leave and pay under the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) has always been somewhat complicated without guidance. Once you add…

November 17, 2020

Fostering a respectful workplace: Strategies to eliminate bullying and harassment

Informal Resolution & Mediation – Webinar

Getting Out and About: Combining CSR with Teambuilding for Maximum Impact

Men’s mental heath in the workplace

Does physical appearance at work matter?

News: HR News

Time to Talk Day 3rd February 2022

Breathe HR Software Winter Offer

Returning to the office and employee reservations

COVID-19 Vaccination status of employees

As the end of furlough approaches, what next?

Age discrimination is on the up

The introduction of Hybrid working

Kickstart Scheme for Schools and Nurseries

UBER case and classification of employed status

Employment tribunal figures just released

Free Webinar – Get paid to take on a digital marketer through Kickstart

Guidance for re-opening

National Minimum Wage Increase – 6 April 2021

Key changes for April 2021

Health problems on the increase from home working

Positive news for young people in employment

Impact of Covid-19 on annual leave for employees – options for employers

Can employers force staff to have the Covid-19 vaccine?

Local Authorities promoting lateral flow testing to businesses

New Skilled Worker visa category

Intra-company transfer visas

New immigration system

Advice on making a successful Kickstart Scheme application

Handling public holidays during Furlough

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