Finding Your Next Job – CVs and Interview Preparation
HR Solutions Webinar:Finding your next job in the new world of work:Updating CVs and interview preparation Often CVs and Interviews are seen as the age-old norm so applicants will spend hours on job-sites but merely pull out the old CV and add an update. For interviews the preparation focus might overbalance towards researching the organisation […]
Protecting Your Business
HR Solutions Webinar: Protecting Your Business At a time of uncertainty, you will want to do everything within your means to keep your business running smoothly and to limit risk. As we continue to respond to Covid-19, managing the employment relationship is even more critical to ensure your business can survive and thrive. The biggest […]
Government announces ‘Office for Talent’ to improve scientist immigration experience
The government plans to create a new cross-departmental ‘Office for Talent’ to help leading researchers and scientists to live and work in the UK post-Brexit. Its UK Research and Development Roadmap builds on a budget previously announced in March, that will prioritise ground-breaking research, attract global talent and cut any unnecessary red tape. The aim […]
Finding Your Next Job – Social Media and LinkedIn
HR Solutions Webinar:Finding your next job in the new world of work:Social Media and LinkedIn update Social media – love it or not, is a fantastic tool for job hunters (and other opportunity seekers such as those moving towards a portfolio career). LinkedIn is dynamic but continually proving itself as a reliable business platform. How […]
How will COVID-19 change the role of HR?
The Coronavirus pandemic has forced almost every UK business to immediately develop, adapt and improve their work policies and procedures. While HR may have been at the forefront of employers’ response to the COVID-19 crisis, the role of HR teams has had to change dramatically to ensure businesses could adapt and improve their processes effectively […]
Protected conversation and ‘without prejudice’ conversation, what’s the difference?
Within HR a ‘protected conversation’ is not the same as a ‘without prejudice’ conversation. However, both of these types of conversations allow employers to enter into off-the record conversations with a view to agreeing an exit with the employee. So, what is the difference between a protected conversation and a ‘without prejudice’ conversation? A protected […]
Three interesting cases of discrimination in the UK
It is against the law to treat someone less favourably because of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age; this is discrimination. However, more than 25% of the workers in the UK claim to have been discriminated against at work. Discrimination is not just isolated to the workplace and can occur across most […]
Furlough and Return to Work – Questions and Answers
HR Solutions Webinar: Furlough and Returning to Work – Questions and Answers In this webinar, HR Solutions responds to your questions about all things furlough, returning to work and beyond! We regularly receive a large volume of questions at the end of our webinars, and our series during this period of Lockdown has been particularly […]
Future of Work – The New Normal
HR Solutions Webinar:Future of Work – The New Normal In this webinar HR Solutions explores what the future of work will look like, and what will be the new normal. We discuss the current pandemic’s impact as a catalyst for change, and it’s impact on the working environment. We are joined by Andrew Morgan, Co-Founder […]
Personal Relationships at Work
In a modern world, where we all spend a lot of time at work and with our colleagues, there is a growing trend of personal or intimate relationships developing. Personal relationships include family relationships, sexual relationships, very close friendships, and close business, commercial and financial. It is generally regarded as unrealistic and too much of […]
Furlough Scheme Updates and Implications – June 2020
Coronavirus: What’s next? Flexible Furlough [ Including: 12 June 2020 Update ] Following the Chancellor’s announcement on Friday 29th May and subsequent update of the 12 June 2020, the Chancellor has confirmed the following updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – Furlough Scheme: The scheme would remain open until October Furloughed employees will still receive 80% of their […]
Personal Relationships at Work
HR Solutions Webinar: Working With and Managing Young People With the recent introduction of the Government Kickstart Scheme, this webinar provides practical guidance on working with and managing young people. We look at where special considerations need to be made throughout the employment lifecycle so that you can fully support and get the best out […]
Immigration Bill returns to Parliament
Immigration Bill returns to Parliament amid accusations of hypocrisy over key workers. The Immigration Bill is part of a move towards a new points-based immigration system to determine who can come to live and work in the UK. However, the government is under growing pressure to include rules to support coronavirus key workers. The Immigration […]
New era for e-learning
Technology has caused the world of e-learning to constantly evolve. However, the spread of coronavirus could trigger a boom in online education that’s never been seen before. The impact of Covid-19 has seen a surge in people adopting digital skills whether it’s to continue working or stay connected with their friends and family. But for […]
Half of UK employers expect redundancies after furlough scheme ends
Almost half of the employers that have put staff on furlough expect to make redundancies when the government’s Job Retention Scheme ends, according to a recent poll. Research by People Management has found that most employers using the scheme have done so for workers they would have otherwise had to let go. The survey of […]
Running a Successful Recruitment Campaign
In times of uncertainty, such as during global crises or economic downturns, recruitment may be paused for many businesses. Likewise, employees may choose to stay with their current organisations rather than exploring new opportunities. When the job market picks up again, businesses will be competing to secure top talent, and candidates will be seeking out […]
Building Business Resilience
HR Solutions Webinar:Building Business Resilience Deloitte Propel and HR Solutions joined forces to host a one hour webinar which provides advice and support for start-ups and SMEs on building business resilience in times of uncertainty. The session covers best practice for financial management, ways of building a long lasting sustainable business and mitigating potential impacts […]
eLearning and the Future of Work
HR Solutions Webinar:Working With and Managing Young People With the recent introduction of the Government Kickstart Scheme, this webinar provides practical guidance on working with and managing young people. We look at where special considerations need to be made throughout the employment lifecycle so that you can fully support and get the best out of […]
Top Priorities for HR Leaders 2020
As we navigate the second quarter of 2020, HR leaders remain focused on the key areas that will be driving business outcomes this decade. Priorities such as building critical skills, strengthening current and future leadership, driving digital business transformation and enhancing employee experience are all high on the agenda this year. With the current reality […]
Returning to Work: Emerging Stronger
HR Solutions Webinar: Returning to Work: Emerging Stronger What lessons have we learned during the COVID crisis to prepare our companies to emerge stronger than ever from lockdown? Stefan Wissenbach, Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of Engagement Multiplier, shares ideas and tactics leaders can use to identify and operationalise wins in performance and innovation, as […]
