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2023/2024 SME Business Survey – The results are out!
DOWNLOAD SURVEY RESULTS In our rapidly evolving economic landscape, SMEs face many challenges, from economic uncertainties and rising living costs to the ever-present need for skilled talent. Our latest 2023/24 SME Business Survey sheds light on the intricate dynamics shaping the SME sector and unveils critical insights that can guide businesses toward sustainable success. Understanding […]
Apprenticeships: A solution to your recruitment challenges
Apprenticeships: A solution to your recruitment challenges Is your organisation struggling to recruit? Are you struggling to find qualified candidates to fill your open positions? Or are you looking for a way to upskill your existing workforce? Did you know there are many benefits to hiring apprenticeships including: Providing your business access to a pool […]
NEW GUIDANCE ON THE LAWFUL MONITORING IN THE WORKPLACE
UK IMMIGRATION DEVELOPMENTS AND HOW THEY IMPACT EMPLOYMENT
Since the UK left the European Union in January 2020, there have been many developments regarding UK immigration rules, and they still continue in 2023. In this month’s Hot Topic, we will explore the changes that have already occurred in 2023 and what we can expect in the final few months of the year, all […]
HR Risk Audit
HR Risk Audit Uncover potential risks to your business and fortify your operations with our comprehensive HR Risk Audit. Our tailored questionnaire is designed to pinpoint vulnerabilities, enabling us to deliver expert guidance and support in developing strategic risk mitigation strategies. Click the START button below to begin the free HR Risk Audit To view […]
Tax Service Multinational
About Tax Services Multinational HR Solutions have been granted permission to anonymously share the following case study of a multinational US based tax and financial services company. With their headquarters in the US and other offices around the world, this multinational established their UK business a few years ago. Their UK office has 28 employees […]
The HR Year Ahead: What are the key trends to watch?
HR Solutions Webinar: The HR Year Ahead: What are the key trends to watch? As we wrap up 2023, we’re taking a look into the future to consider the employment developments we are likely to see in 2024. We already know that 2024 is planned to be a big year with the introduction of many […]
Identifying and developing skills within your workforce
Rapid digitisation is creating surging demand for digital skills across the economy and the current domestic skills pipeline cannot keep up. Digitisation is also leading to rapid changes in the labour market that means some traditional roles are being displaced. There is an urgent need to better match the demand and supply. While the focus […]
THE EQUALITY ACT 2010 (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2023
The Government has released a draft version of legislation which seeks to modify the Equality Act 2010 and is due to be in force from 1 January 2024. The Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations 2023 solidify specific discrimination protections derived from EU law which would have otherwise ceased to apply at the end of the year (due […]
THE AUTUMN STATEMENT – NOVEMBER 2023
Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has set out his autumn statement, which includes several significant announcements relating to employment and business: There will be an increase to the statutory minimum wage rates from April 2024: a. The national living wage (NLW – the rate for workers aged 21 and above) is to increase by £1.02 to a […]
A NEW DUTY ON EMPLOYERS TO PREVENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Equality Act 2010 is a defining piece of legislation aimed at preventing unlawful discrimination in the UK, encompassing protection against harassment generally, which relates to a relevant protected characteristic. At the end of October, it underwent an update through the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, officially becoming law across the UK. […]
Why robust employment contracts are key to business success
Are you aware of the extent to which your employment contracts can affect your organisation? In recent years we have seen a significant shift in the way in which people are employed and a more modern way of operating has materialised. Initially, this change was as a response to a worldwide emergency, supported by advancements […]
What are the legal obligations for keeping in touch with an employee when on maternity/adoption leave?
Case Overview In the case of Miss R Smith vs Greatwell Homes Limited, Miss Smith raised a claim against Greatwell Homes Limited for a failure to be informed of job vacancies whilst on maternity leave, as well as other important company information. This case provides insights into the legal aspects surrounding the matter of keeping in […]
AGE DISCRIMINATION: HOW TO CREATE AGE-FRIENDLY WORKPLACES
Despite laws against age discrimination having existed for many years, it’s still an issue that persists and remains under-discussed in the world of people management. In our latest HR webinar, we turned the spotlight on the struggles faced by both younger and older workers. We explored how employers can create age-friendly workplaces that support young adults […]
MENOPAUSE AND THE WORKPLACE – MENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH
October is menopause awareness month and offers the chance for the topic to be shared and discussed openly. This year’s theme for World Menopause Day on 18th October, is cardiovascular disease. The link between reproductive factors and cardiovascular disease is another important aspect of menopause that people need to be aware of. The menopause can be seen as […]
Immigration developments and how they impact employment
Developments in immigration are expected later this year for UK nationals travelling to the Schengen area. In this webinar, we will explain the developments that include a new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and an EU Entry/Exit System (EES). We will explore how these new systems will impact on employment. Specifically, we’ll consider […]
Becoming an age friendly employer
Age discrimination legislation has been in place for many years but is perhaps an area of people management that is not often talked about. In this webinar, we shine the spotlight on young and older workers, looking specifically at how employers can become age friendly by supporting young adults into their first employment and helping […]
Building skills and capabilities of your workforce
Following the pandemic, and changes to UK immigration rules, many businesses are now dealing with a labour and skill shortage. Our most recent SME survey found that the second most important aspect of people management for 2023 was employee capability, scoring 44% of the vote. In this webinar, we consider how to boost employee capability […]
10 Key considerations when using AI in the workplace
If businesses are to remain competitive and have the advantage, they must embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is groundbreaking and this rapid change in technology is making fundamental changes to how we live and work and is being cited as the 4th industrial revolution. We know that AI can streamline processes which if managed correctly, […]