Vegetarianism is not a philosophical belief under the Equality Act, but Veganism may be
Conisbee v Crossley Farms and others In this case, the employee (claimant) had been employed at Crossley Farms as a Waiter/Barman from April 2018 until he resigned on 30 August 2018 shortly after being called ‘gay’ because he was a vegetarian. The employee did not have qualifying service to claim ordinary unfair or constructive dismissal, […]
HR Solutions secures contract with local charity
Photo: Claudia Slabon, Chief Executive at Service Six with Alex Butt, HR Consultant at HR Solutions. HR tender HR Solutions has secured a contract with Service Six, a Wellingborough-based charity that provides free support to children, young people, adults, families and communities in the East Midlands. Service Six appointed HR Solutions after publishing a post […]
Protecting Your Business’s Prized Assets, its People
Flexible Working – understanding your employer obligations
Modern working practices are moving toward the ever-increasing trend of flexible working. Major job search websites are reporting that key words linked to ‘flexibility’ are now common search criteria used by applicants. There have even been a number of government consultations that discuss the possibility of requiring employers to give more flexibility in the future, […]
Fixed Fee Recruitment
We know how important it is to recruit the right people in the right places – and how much time that process can take. Our Fixed Fee Recruitment service will manage your hiring process from start to finish and ensure that you only have to deal with the most serious applicants. The Fixed Fee Recruitment […]
Flexible Working – Understanding Your Employer Obligations
HR Solutions Webinar:Flexible Working – Understanding Your Employer Obligations Modern working practices are moving toward the ever increasing trend of flexible working. Indeed we know that flexibility is now a common search criteria for job hunters. There have even been a number of government consultations which discuss the possibility of requiring employers to give more […]
What happens to data protection if there is no Brexit deal?
Guidance has been released which provides clarity on the extent to which processing personal data will continue to be governed by the EU GDPR. This data protection guidance clarifies that, after Brexit, the UK would be able to continue to send information to countries belonging to the EU. However, arrangements would need to be put […]
Voluntary overtime and holiday pay calculations
Regular voluntary overtime should be included in holiday pay calculations. In the case ‘East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Flowers EWCA’, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision that for the purposes of calculating holiday pay, under the Working Time Directive (WTD), voluntary overtime pay should have been taken into account. The Working […]
Great big coffee morning, or tea if you prefer!
It’s the second year running that HR Solutions hosted a Great Big Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer. Thanks to everyone who baked, ate and donated to this great cause, we raised £374.25 in 2018 and £231.15 in 2019. [Updated 2019 October] Join our Great Big Coffee Morning – all are welcome! Date: […]
VE Day Bank Holiday 2020
Next year only, the 75th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), will become a bank holiday instead of the usual early May bank holiday. The decision was made by the UK Government in order to enable as many people as possible to take time to celebrate the end of World War Two and to […]
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 […]
