Job references and the GDPR
Free HR webinar on pitfalls and quick tips HR Solutions recently presented a webinar on job references and compliance with modern data protection laws. You can watch the ‘Job References and GDPR’ webinar recording on-demand, via our webinar library. Job references are contended with right at the start of an employee’s life in your organisation […]
Job References and GDPR – Pitfalls and Quick Tips
HR Solutions Webinar:Job References and GDPR – Pitfalls and Quick Tips Job references are contended with right at the start of an employee’s life in your organisation and they come back around again at the end when they are leaving or have left. No one wants to stumble at the first hurdle, or fall at […]
Solving employee burnout with flexible working
Three in five UK employees work longer hours than they want to, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Almost one in four employees work over 10 hours of overtime each week, but many want flexible working and better employee benefits instead. Work related stress is defined as “a harmful […]
Why multitasking is bad for business
One billion working days in the UK are lost each year due to multitasking according to a Ranstad poll. That might sound like a contradiction, but constantly switching between tasks can destroy productivity and waste time. Studies have found that the accumulated time that is wasted by switching between tasks hinders productivity; makes our lives […]
Could employers be fined for unfair or sexist dress codes?
Flip flops or no flip flops?! Do you think shorts and flip flops are acceptable to wear in the office during hot weather? In a recent radio interview, with BBC Radio Northampton, our HR Knowledge Manager discussed whether it is ever OK to wear flipflops at work. Click on the play icon below to listen […]
5 ways to boost employee productivity
The UK’s productivity growth fell this year to a new record low across both the 21st and the 20th century, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Productivity provides the foundations for economic growth, good jobs and higher wages, but the UK is falling seriously short. Ireland can boast to producing the […]
5 ways managers can support mental health at work
HR Solutions Webinar: 5 Ways Managers Can Support Mental Health at Work Awareness of the scale of mental health issues is growing rapidly, and with that follows the need to increase our understanding of how people experiencing mental ill health can be supported in the workplace. Employers have a duty of care toward their employees, and […]
Attendance bonuses: the positives and the pitfalls
Are you considering introducing attendance bonuses? The rationale behind incentives and bonuses is clear enough. It is a sound one. Any scheme introduced by an employer to motivate staff and encourage them to perform at a higher rate is a good thing. In theory, yes, but in practice, certain bonuses can lead the employer into […]
Recruitment tips – raise your game
Is it time to revisit your common approach to recruitment? In this article we look at some commonly used approaches, but with a fresh look for a fresh year ahead. Progression planning Progression planning is a common HR strategy used to safeguard an organisation against staff shortages. Particularly for senior positions where a level understanding […]
The 4 Types of Discrimination
HR Solutions Webinar: The 4 Types of DiscriminationWhat every employer needs to know The word ‘discrimination’ is often used on a day to day basis to describe being treated unfairly for a particular reason. But unlawful discrimination happens when less favourable or unfair treatment relates to specific characteristics, known legally as ‘protected characteristics’. The UK have nine protected […]
EU settlement status scheme
Overview: subject to Brexit negotiations When the UK leaves the EU, free movement will be allowed to continue under a blanket period, running from exit date for approximately two years. This transitional period will go ahead regardless of whether or not the UK leaves with a deal, but the precise dates are subject to the […]
Landmark Case: Working Time Regulations
Employers may be required to record hours worked each day for each worker: Federación de Servicios de Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) v Deutsche Bank SAE This is a landmark case which found that employers must measure the actual number of hours worked each day by each worker (for the avoidance of doubt, this includes employees). It forces […]
The Future for Workers – Status and Rights
HR Solutions Webinar: The Future for Workers (Status and Rights) Employment status is renowned for being tricky to navigate. Did you know that all employees are workers, but not all workers are employees? It is important for employers to distinguish the two correctly from the outset, as the statutory rights attached to each are different and […]
Social media gaffes in the workplace
Sometimes a flippant remark or blunder can have far-reaching consequences as well as cause embarrassment and offence. There has been widespread media speculation over the recent case of Danny Baker, a BBC broadcaster, who was fired for a ‘chimp’ tweet about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new baby. He had posted an image on […]
Right to Work Checks and EU Nationals
UK employers have a responsibility to prevent illegal working, and in order to do so, they should conduct right to work checks before employing someone. Preventing illegal working helps to deter tax evasion, malpractices with the National Minimum Wage and exploitative working conditions, including modern slavery. Guidance from the Home Office states that by conducting […]
Interesting HR Statistics: Pay and Benefits
Gender Pay Gap The Royal Statistical Society has made 10 gender pay gap recommendations to improve the current reporting system, which it considers to be flawed in a number of ways. For example, many of the first round of reports contained figures that were self-evidently wrong, such as one employer who stated that the gender pay gap […]
Brexit HR and Employment Law – Where are We Now?
HR Solutions Webinar: Brexit HR and Employment Law – Where Are We Now? Webinar Recording April 2019 Let’s take the time to pause and to reflect on the Brexit developments post 28th March 2019, which was the expected date of Brexit. We won’t be scaremongering, in this webinar, but we will take a pragmatic review of […]
The Menopause and Age Discrimination
Employers and employees alike may find the menopause a difficult topic to discuss as it is, of course, a sensitive and personal matter. Menopause and women in work The menopause is part of the natural ageing process for women, usually in their late 40s or 50s, and it can have a significant impact on women in […]
Age Discrimination: Ensuring Fairness and Inclusivity
According to Acas, age discrimination is one of the most common forms of unfair treatment in the workplace. Treating someone unfairly at work because of their age is against the law, apart from in some very limited circumstances. The common areas where age discrimination is most likely to occur are: recruitment, training, promotion, pay and […]
Small Business of the Year Award
HR Solutions are proud to be sponsors of the Small Business of the Year category, of the Northamptonshire Chamber Business Awards, for the second year in a row. CEO, Greg Guilford says, “HR Solutions are honoured to be in the company of Northamptonshire Chamber award finalists that represent the strength of small to medium size […]
