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General, Hints & Tips, HR / Employment Law News

The Kickstart Scheme partner you’ve been waiting for…

During summer last year, the Chancellor announced a new employer initiative ‘The Kickstart Scheme’ aimed at supporting unemployed young people. Those aged 16-24 on Universal Credit would be provided with a 6…

General, Hints & Tips, HR / Employment Law News

Is workplace conflict costing you more than you think?

When it comes to Mediation in the workplace and managing the wellbeing of your team, any concerns must be dealt with effectively. If not, they could escalate to much more serious problems…

General, Hints & Tips

Are you ready to step it up when it comes to HR?

Take advantage of our cloud-based HR Software Solution that’s more organised than a spreadsheet and ready to use anytime, anywhere. Compatible with all mobile devices, tablets and smartphones, it’s easy to manage…

General, Hints & Tips, HR / Employment Law News

You are not alone….

91 million working days are lost annually in the UK due to mental health issues, costing £30 billion per year. The COVID pandemic has resulted in mental health support and employee wellbeing becoming…

General, Hints & Tips, HR / Employment Law News

How can you support your team’s wellbeing?

Over the past year, we’ve all had to deal with change. Change in the way we live, work and socialise. These changes have meant that the mental health and wellbeing of employees…

HR / Employment Law News

9 to 5 love

The subject of personal relationships at work can be a tricky area to navigate, especially in the wake of the #MeToo movement.  But are restrictions on such relationships permissible, and is it…

HR / Employment Law News

Remote working: From exception to rule?

Currently, people are permitted to go to work only if they “cannot reasonably work from home”. The government guidance is that only public sector employees in essential services and those working in…

ACAS Employment Law, HR / Employment Law News

Changes to ACAS Early Conciliation

Did you know that ACAS Early Conciliation has now changed to allow a standard six-week early conciliation process in all cases? Previously there was a default period of one month with the…