Successful employee onboarding
Performance management should be a priority throughout the entire working lifecycle of each member of staff and begin as soon as they start working for you. Onboarding is the process where new employees acquire the knowledge and skills to be an effective member of staff. Employees learn about a company even before they’ve sent off […]
Employee benefits cut to focus on profitability
While an increasing number of UK employers are tightening their belts after the introduction of the National Living Wage and pension auto enrolment, businesses over in the Silicon Valley are taking serious measures to improve profitability and cut excess spending. Dropbox is one several high profile companies that has recently announced that it will be […]
UK job satisfaction at a two-year low
A new survey has revealed that job satisfaction amongst UK employees is now at its lowest level in two years. The stark findings come after the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, surveyed 2,000 employees and discovered that private sector works have the lowest job satisfaction. Staff in all industries said that they now felt […]
Employee Perks and National Living Wage
Employers accused of cutting back perks to accommodate National Living Wage Whether it’s increased overtime rates, discounts, food perks, or above average rates of pay, most employees enjoy a number of perks associated with their job role – but, following the introduction of the National Living Wage on April 1st 2016, many employees are now […]
WHAT DOES 2016 HOLD FOR SMEs?
SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) face constant challenges so what does 2016 hold for them? 1 EU – are we leaving? If we do decide to leave the EU in June 2016 it will have a huge impact on all SMEs. For example, many SMEs rely on the free movement of EU workers. Whilst it’s […]
Starbucks Loses Workplace Dyslexia Case
A dyslexic employee has won an Employment Tribunal against coffee retail chain Starbucks. Meseret Kumulchew, a barista at a Starbucks in Clapham, London, suffered discrimination in her role after she was wrongly accused of falsifying documents. Ms Kumulchew made mistakes in her role due to her difficulties with reading and writing. Yet instead of making […]
Too Many Applicants: Store Swamped at Open Recruitment Event
An electronics shop in Northampton found itself inundated with applicants when it held an open recruitment event. 150 hopeful job hunters queued outside of the CeX shop in Weston Favell, Northampton in January when the shop held an open evening to hire new staff. Whilst there were only four vacancies originally advertised, six people were ultimately offered positions. […]
FCA to Curb Pension Exit Penalties
The Treasury has tasked the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with reducing what pensions service providers can charge investors. Chancellor George Osbourne told the House of Commons “The pension freedoms we’ve introduced have been widely welcomed, but we know that nearly 700,000 people who are eligible face some sort of early exit charge.” “The government isn’t […]
What Your Employees Do Before Breakfast
Over three-quarters of UK employees spend their mornings completing chores before going to work, a survey has found. CV-Library asked over 2,000 workers how they spend their time in the mornings and the results suggest that we are a pretty busy bunch. A staggering 77.2% of respondents said that they need to complete a multitude […]
High Court Rules Criminal Record Checks Unlawful
The High Court has ruled the Government’s criminal record disclosure scheme is not consistent with the Human Rights Act. The verdict came on January 22nd after two separate legal challenges. The challengers claimed that having to disclose minor offences is a breach of their right to privacy. They also argued that it is inconsistent with […]
Pensions
As an employer you need to embrace the fact that your employees are looking after their security and their future. HR Solutions can put you in touch with a provider to find the right pension scheme options for your business. By offering a company pension scheme you can show your employees that you are a […]
Private Medical Insurance
The benefits of running a private medical insurance scheme for your business are twofold. Not only will your employee benefit from prompt, comprehensive treatment that puts their recovery first, your business will also suffer less time and revenue lost to employee absence. Knowing that the insurance safety net is there will also boost staff morale […]
Health Cash Plans
The more appreciated your employees feel, the more likely they are to reward you with increased productivity and length of service. A Cash Plan is an affordable, low-cost option that is popular with employees. Cash Plans can start from as little as 75p per employee a week, and can vary greatly in terms of the […]
GDPR
WHAT IS GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation is new law from the EU government. It came into practice in 2016, but it will be enforceable from 25th May 2018. A few parts of how it is implemented can be decided by member states under a ‘directive’. For this, the UK have the Data Protection Bill, which is going through parliament. Who […]
People Management Skills
Our suite of People Management Skills training will help to improve staff performance, enhance skills and get all-round better results from your workforce. We review and update our courses annually to ensure that they stay relevant and legally compliant. Managing Performance Appraisal Skills Managing Performance Coaching for Results Leading and Managing Managing Teams Leading Change […]
HR Skills
Our courses have been specifically designed with the aim of improving your organisation’s HR skills and helping you to achieve a high level of operational performance. Our courses are reviewed and updated annually to ensure that they stay relevant and legally compliant. Management Training Courses Equality & Inclusion Effective Appraisal Skills Disciplinary & Grievance Managing […]
Redundancy Management
On-site Interview Support
Interviews are still the best way of finding out whether or not a candidate will be the right fit for your organisation – as long as you ask the right questions. On-Site Interview Support places an experienced HR professional alongside your recruitment manager to ensure that you ask the right questions and hire the best […]
Executive Search
Sometimes you can’t rely on job sites to find the calibre of person that you need. This is where Executive Search from HR Solutions can help. We work with our clients to understand their business, their structure and the responsibilities that the new executive will assume. By identifying the skills and experiences that you are […]
Employee Benefits
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