Paternity Leave and Pay
The Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 and the Statutory Paternity Pay (Amendment) Regulations 2024 are due to be in force on 8 March 2024. Despite the March enforcement date, the changes will practically apply to babies expected to be born, placed for adoption, or entering Great Britain for adoption on or after April 6, 2024. […]
Case Law Update – Petrofac Offshore Management Ltd v Mr D C Wilson
Petrofac Offshore Management Ltd v Mr D C Wilson considers whether a gross misconduct dismissal may be unfair if the employee has previously received a disciplinary warning in respect of the same offence. In most cases, a one off act of gross misconduct would result in dismissal, but in some exceptional circumstances you may wish […]
Poor work-life balance affects the mental health of 9 out of 10 women
A study conducted by Bloom UK has revealed that over 90% of women have encountered mental health challenges due to inadequate work-life balance. The survey, which targeted 704 women in the marketing and communications sector, explored their perceptions of work-life balance and its impact on their personal well-being. According to the findings, more than two-fifths […]
Record number of work days lost to long-term sickness
Long-term sickness levels continue to be a significant challenge for employers with recent statistics revealing concerning trends. In the period from October to December 2023, the number of economically inactive individuals aged 16-64 due to long-term sickness surged to a staggering 2.8 million. This data underscores the pressing need for proactive measures to address this […]
Managing stress in the workplace
We conducted our annual SME Business Survey at the end of 2023 and asked what the most important aspects of Health and Safety over the next 12 months would be. Mental health came out top, with 68% of SME business leaders stating that mental health would be their biggest health and safety challenge in 2024, […]
‘Time to Talk Day’ and help to prevent work related ill health
The beginning of February marked Time to Talk Day. Effect change across workplaces in Britain by joining the effort to raise awareness about stress prevention and support for mental well-being during key moments throughout the year. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)’s Working Minds campaign gives employers access to a calendar highlighting awareness days, weeks, […]
Case Law Update – Miss S J Austin vs The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
In Miss S J Austin vs The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, a hospital secretary has been found to have been unfairly dismissed and discriminated against on the grounds of disability for repeatedly checking her own medical record. The tribunal found that the Hospital Trust did not take account of the fact that her behaviour […]
Introducing Fees in the Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal
A new consultation has been launched which proposes to reintroduce modest fees within the Employment Tribunals (ET) and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) systems, aiming to enhance the ongoing refinement of the Court and Tribunal Service while lessening the burden on taxpayers to finance these services. Charges were previously in place from July 2013 to July […]
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ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management (Online)
This popular course identifies the types of difficult conversations managers may face and explores constructive tools and techniques to deal with common management challenges. Through discussions and activities, we identify what makes a conversation difficult, how to address it and increase the chances of a positive outcome.
Change Management
This popular course identifies the types of difficult conversations managers may face and explores constructive tools and techniques to deal with common management challenges. Through discussions and activities, we identify what makes a conversation difficult, how to address it and increase the chances of a positive outcome.
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 […]