Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2024
We have officially won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence, which recognises businesses nationwide that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. Customer insights company Feefo established the Trusted Service Awards in 2014 to recognise brands that use the platform to collect verified reviews and receive exceptional feedback from their customers. […]
Changes to employment rights – holiday, working time records and TUPE
The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 have brought about key changes to employment rights which were brought into force on 1 January 2024, however they will not effect most practices until later in the year. These changes have been outlined below along with key information: Holiday pay and calculation Further to […]
Tools for effective performance management at all levels
Effective performance management is essential for any business. When it is not managed effectively, it can be detrimental to business success, for instance: • There will be lower productivity • Poor customer service • Damage the reputation of the business • Expose the company to legal risk It is vital for any business to have […]
Moulton Surgery
About Moulton Surgery For the past 100 years, Moulton Surgery have been providing healthcare for their local population. For the past 30 years they have also been providing GP services to University of Northampton. Moulton Surgery have 25 Staff. Reasons for Choosing HR Solutions Susan Williams, Practice Manager at Moulton Surgery said, “Our main point […]
Eight Days a Week
About Eight Days a Week Eight Days a Week is an independent digital and direct mail printing business, based in Nottingham. The company prides itself on creating innovative, intelligent and workable propositions, and delivers print solutions for customers in a range of sectors including pharmaceutical, retail and not-for-profit. Reasons for Choosing HR Solutions Lance Hill, […]
QOOB Group
About Qoob Founded in early 2022, the Qoob Group is a collection of digital marketing companies including Square Media, Silverdisc and Geexe which employ more than 30 people covering the entire marketing process. Reasons for Choosing HR Solutions Matthew Rigby – White, CEO of Qoob said, “We have a strong HR need across the business […]
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? In this month’s Hot Topic we explore the benefits of apprenticeships in detail and how they can help you address your current recruitment challenges. We […]
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 […]
Why we’re seeing an ever increasing need to support long term sickness
In this year, the Government published startling statistics about sickness absence and the UK labour market for 2023. It reported: Over 1.35 million (53%) of those inactive because of long-term sickness reported that they had depression, bad nerves or anxiety in Quarter 1 2023, with the majority (over 1 million) reporting it as a secondary […]
Government proposes reintroduction of employment tribunal fees
The latest developments in Employment Law is that the Government have announced a new consultation process in which it is seeking views on its proposal to re-introduce Employment Tribunal fees (including the Employment Appeal Tribunal EAT). Fees were previously in place until a ruling by the Supreme Court in 2017 found that they were unlawful […]
Tools for effective performance management at all levels
Effective performance management is essential for any business. When it is not managed effectively, it can be detrimental to business success, for instance: • There will be lower productivity • Poor customer service • Damage the reputation of the business • Expose the company to legal risk It is vital for any business to have […]
GDPR Risk & Compliance Audit
GDPR risk and compliance audit Conduct a thorough assessment of your organisation’s GDPR risk and compliance with our specialised audit. Our GDPR Risk and Compliance Audit is designed to explore the details of your data protection practices. Our team will evaluate your current GDPR compliance, identify risks, and offer practical guidance to strengthen your data […]
Health & Safety Risk Audit
Health & Safety Risk Audit By conducting this audit, we not only provide strategic insights to enhance your safety practices but also offer tailored advice and signpost you to valuable health and safety tools and resources. Prepare your organisation for any challenges that may arise, and foster a safer and healthier working environment with our […]
Menopause in the workplace – How to support your employees
The menopause can be viewed as a taboo subject, but it should not be. It is not a one-off event taking place over a short period, but a stage of a person’s life that can occur over many years. The aim of this webinar was to promote awareness, talk about how it can impact work […]
Employment Law Essentials for Managers
This 2-part course provides an essential overview of the key areas of employment law, and how it impacts on those everyday work situations. It provides delegates with the knowledge and skills to prevent or approach common workplace issues confidently and in accordance with current employment law. It will help you mitigate the risk of disputes and increase its chance to defend any potential employment tribunal claims effectively.
Managing Grievances and Disciplinary Cases (Inc Investigations)
Disciplinary and grievance procedures aren’t simply a mechanism for imposing sanctions – they are an aid to effective management, enabling you to resolve issues fairly and consistently. This includes the ability to undertake effective and legally compliant investigations. This 2-part course will help managers develop their knowledge and confidence in handling discipline and grievance matters.
Managing Mental Health at Work
Poor mental health affects 1 in 4 people each year. Despite this, only 24% of managers have received training on mental health at work. This leads to issues going undetected with employees not getting the support they need and their overall performance affected. This course will increase your knowledge and confidence to help you open up supportive conversations and address concerns effectively.
Break the taboo and talk about menopause
Menopause in the workplace: How to support your employees, will be held on Tuesday 30th January at 10am. The online seminar will promote awareness, talk about how the menopause can impact work and offer tips and guidance to business owners on how they can support their employees. Victoria Templeton, HR Knowledge Manager and Sue Watson, […]
Insightful results of annual SME Business Survey to be revealed at Your Business Expo
Recession, cost of living, recruitment and bringing in new business are the biggest concerns from business owners, according to the results of our latest SME Business Survey. At the end of last year we launched our fourth annual business survey and will reveal the full results in an insightful seminar at a Northamptonshire business exhibition […]
Case Law Update: Palmer vs AIMS Markets Limited
In the case of Palmer vs AIMS Markets Limited, Mr Palmer applied for a role as a senior HR professional but was unsuccessful following alleged comments from the prospective employer that they wished to recruit ‘fewer white men’. Whilst he was unsuccessful in his discrimination claims, the employment tribunal decided that he did not have […]
