Skilled Worker Visa
From 1 January 2021, under the new points-based immigration system, EU and non-EU nationals wishing to work in the UK will require a visa (unless they already have pre-settled or settled status). There are several ways in which to gain the legal right to work within the UK, this article looks specifically at the skilled worker route, […]
Real Living Wage boosted to £9.50 per hour
According to the Living Wage Foundation, over 250,000 people will see wages boosted by 20p to £9.50 if their employer has signed up to the ‘Real Living Wage‘, and employees should receive the new rate in May 2021. Not to be confused with the National Living Wage (NLW), the Real Living Wage is a recommendation of the Living Wage Foundation that ensure all workers earn a wage that covers […]
Why do we manage Health and Safety?
Why do we manage Health and Safety? Surely it’s easier not to?! In this webinar we uncovering why we manage Health & Safety and the legal, ethical and moral reasons why it is important to keep health and safety at the forefront of the business, together with the consequences to the business if you don’t. […]
Health & Safety News: increase in companies being prosecuted due to crush injuries
In recent months there has been an increase in crush injuries that have taken place in companies that span an array of different industries with the following just a brief example of some of the cases that have been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE): A company, which manufactures adhesive tape, has been […]
Brexit: Impact on Unemployment and Recruitment
We have officially left the EU and are in a transition period, but it is this transition period which is key phase as it will result in how the UK and EU conduct future trade. Negotiations are currently ongoing to determine the future relationship between the UK and EU. The agreement will be vital in determining how Brexit impacts on the […]
The Leadership Perception Gap
The Leadership Perception Gap HR Solutions are delighted to welcome guest presenter Steve Middleton, Senior Business Engagement Manager at Engagement Multiplier who discusses a challenge lurking for leaders that can impact everything from employee engagement, to culture, to success during a period of change. This challenge is referred to as The Leadership Perception Gap, which in short, […]
Brexit – Right to Work, New Immigration Points Based System
Brexit – Right to Work, New Immigration Points Based System The transition period for exiting the EU expires on 31 December 2020, at which point there will be no more free movement of people. To replace free movement, the Government are introducing an Immigration Bill which will see the introduction of a new points-based immigration […]
Health and Safety at Work – Statutory Compliance
Webinar slides Health and Safety at Work – Statutory Compliance In this webinar recording our Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Management Consultant, Dominic Greenwood discusses the measures you need to take to de-risk your working environment from accidents as well as the statutory requirements of all businesses. We also discuss the support we can provide and options available […]
The worldwide economic impact of COVID-19
The economic impact of the coronavirus continues to be felt by industries, businesses and employees across the world. Firms face navigating the complexities of keeping customers, employees and suppliers safe; shoring-up cash and liquidity; re-orientating operations and navigating the various government funding programmes that are available. Ten months of COVID-19 It’s been ten months since […]
Brexit: the latest implications for HR
With most of 2020 focussing on the Covid-19 pandemic, we must not forget that the Brexit transition period ends 31 December 2020. This hot topic article focusses on Brexit and the latest developments in terms of it’s impact on HR and managing and recruiting your people. Please note that next month’s hot topic will be […]
Brexit – the Latest Implications for HR
Webinar slides Brexit – the Latest Implications for HR With most of 2020 having to focus on Covid-19 pandemic, we must not forget that the Brexit transition period ends 31 December 2020. We take a break from Covid-19 for this webinar and focus fully on Brexit to find out what the latest developments are in […]
The End of Furlough and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme | FAQs for Employers
NOTE: read the new article regarding Extended Furlough Scheme, https://www.hrsolutions-uk.com/extended-furlough-scheme/ which was published on 2nd November 2020. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends on 31 October 2020, but with Covid-19 cases rising and local lockdowns in place, what options do employers have once the ‘furlough scheme’ ends? HR Solutions Knowledge Manager, Victoria Templeton, answers some frequently […]
Building a great employee benefits package without breaking the bank
Building a great employee benefits package without breaking the bank The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the needs of employees across the world and made businesses realise the importance of their benefits and rewards packages. In this webinar HR Solutions are joined by guest presenter Charlie Cousins of Employee Benefits specialist Hooray Health & Protection. Charlie discusses […]
Priti Patel could face tribunal questioning over bullying claims of top civil servant
Home Secretary Priti Patel may have to give evidence at an employment tribunal following claims she forced out the Home Office’s most senior civil servant. Ms Patel is also accused of bullying staff and allowing a press briefing campaign to go ahead against Sir Philip Rutnam who resigned in February. In Sir Philip’s claim for […]
Crispin Rhodes and HR Solutions Announce Partnership
Crispin Rhodes Limited, a human resources consultancy in Milton Keynes, is now in partnership with HR Solutions. We are pleased to say that Crispin Rhodes’ founder, Angela Rhodes, and her team have joined HR Solutions as part of this partnership. It is business as usual for all of Crispin Rhodes’ clients, who now have the option of additional […]
Covid-19 Your Employment Questions Answered
Covid-19 Your Employment Questions Answered As we see the tightening of lockdown measures in the UK and further announcements from the Government on all aspects of managing Covid, this interactive webinar will answer all your employment related Covid-19 questions. If you would like to find out how to recruit using the Kickstart Scheme, how to […]
Job Support Scheme: Further Details Published 24 September 2020
As we must expect restrictions to normal life continue for at least another 6 months, and with the Furlough scheme ending in October, the Government have devised a new scheme to help keep employees in work and hopefully avoid the need for redundancies. On 24 September, the Chancellor announced the new Job Support Scheme. We […]
Winter Economy Plan: 24 September 2020
The Chancellor has announced the next phase of the UK’s economic plan as it continues in its response to the pandemic. Today, the Chancellor launched the Winter Economy Plan, which is ultimately about protecting people’s jobs, as it is expected that the virus and the restrictions we now follow will be a fact of life for everyone for at least 6 months. From November, a new Job Support Scheme launches which will which replace […]
New Case Ruling: Working Time in the Care Sector
A group of home care providers have been ordered to pay more than £100,000 in backdated earnings, around £10,000 per employee, the equivalent of 9 months full time work at the national minimum wage and holiday pay. Unison, on behalf of ten employees brought a tribunal claim against three care providers for failing to pay […]
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution The last few months have been extremely challenging to both business and employees and consequently, a lot of change is taking place with businesses restructuring and making redundancies. Research also suggests that half of employers still anticipate redundancies when furlough ends in October 2020. The consequences of change such as this can lead […]