General Election and Employment: The Liberal Democrats’ Employment and Business Manifesto
The publication of political manifestos has begun, and the first party to do so are the Liberal Democrats. So, what do we know about the Liberal Democrats commitment to business and employment under a Liberal Democrats Government? Here are the key pledges: Skills Investment The Liberal Democrats’ employment and business manifesto 2024 includes significant commitments […]
Aligning your People Strategy with your Business Strategy (HR Whitepaper)
We’re please to announce that we have published our latest strategic HR whitepaper to help business owners understand the importance of aligning business objectives to HR principles in the modern workplace. The report states that by merging people strategy with business strategy, companies can future proof their organisation and attain a competitive edge, whatever their […]
HR Solutions Named One of The Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in UK
We’re excited to announce that we have been named in the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in the UK and Ireland. Our inclusion in this much-coveted roll call was announced alongside huge household names such as Aldi, H&M, and Slimming World. The Inspiring Workplaces Awards recognise organisations that have created exceptional ‘people first’ workplaces. An independent […]
HR Solutions Launch New Website
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website, designed to improve both our online presence and the overall customer experience. Developed over the past six months using WordPress, the new site aims to provide a clearer representation of our offerings and enhance user satisfaction. By investing in this upgrade, we aim to […]
Prioritising Employee Wellbeing
Here is the Hot Topic for June 2024 and an accompanying webinar will follow, which will be hosted on 13 June 2024. Did you know, for 2022/23, the leading cause of work-related ill health was stress, depression and anxiety and resulted in 17.1 million working days lost. So, it goes without saying, that prioritising the […]
General Election and Employment: Apprenticeships
In our latest ‘General Election 2024 Insights’ news article, we consider the value of apprentices to SMEs. Political Party Commitments As all political parties continue with their campaigning for the July 4 General Election, we are hearing about how each one is committing to apprenticeships, should they win. The Conservatives, for instance, have pledged 100,000 […]
Managing Absences During the 2024 Summer of Sports
The Summer of 2024 promises a multitude of sporting events, including the UEFA 2024 in Germany (in which England are amongst the favourites to win) which runs from 14 June to 14 July, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, starting on 26 July. We can also look forward to events such as the […]
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023
In our last update on the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, which is also known as the ‘Tipping Act’, we reported that a new Code of Practice would be introduced to accompany the legislation. We can confirm that Just before the dissolution of Parliament last week, the new Code was approved and will come […]
Recruiting Ex-Offenders: An Opportunity for Employers
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has published guidance on recruiting, employing and retaining people with convictions. This guidance comes at a time when the government and KPMG are urging employers to consider recruiting ex-offenders to reduce reoffending rates and stimulate economic growth. KPMG’s Initiative in Recruiting Ex-Offenders KPMG has piloted a scheme […]
General Election and Employment: What Employment Changes Could We See?
Four years on from the pandemic and with businesses moving forward in quite a different employment landscape, we are now starting to see new and existing laws introduced that reflect this. Last month, we saw several significant developments in employment rights, with further developments in the coming months, and now, there is the prospect of […]
Five ways an employer can support employees with mental health and wellbeing
Mental health awareness week provides a welcomed opportunity to remind ourselves of the continued importance of supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Employers are well positioned to provide and promote a mentally healthy environment, encourage people to access support early for a faster recovery and even stopping preventable issues. Employer duties toward mental […]
Employment Law Developments in 2024
In recent years, very little has changed in terms of employment law, with any legislation introduced relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Four years on, and with businesses moving forward in quite a different employment landscape that encompasses a more agile and flexible way of working, we are now starting to see new and existing laws […]
Right to request flexible working
All employees have the statutory right to request a change to the terms and conditions of their employment, where that change relates to the hours, times and/or location of their work. This is commonly referred to as a request for flexible working. What is a request for flexible working? A request for flexible working involves […]
No Falls Week
According to statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) it has been identified that tragically, between 2022 and 2023, the main cause of fatalities at work was due to falls from a height. This resulted in 40 workers losing their lives. Launching the first No Falls Week This year, the first ever No Falls Week will run […]
Fit Note Reform: Call for Evidence
Ahead of a full consultation, a call for evidence has been launched as part of a broader initiative to reform the fit note. Originally introduced in 2010 to replace the sick note, the fit note emphasised the benefits of returning to work and provided employers with essential information to support an earlier return to work. […]
Fewer Bank Holidays in 2024-2025: Manage The Risk of a Shortfall in Holiday Entitlement
Employers operating a holiday year from 1 April to 31 March face a unique challenge this year, as there will be only seven bank and public holidays, compared with the usual eight. This shift follows a year that included ten bank holidays, including a special day for the Coronation of King Charles. For those aligning […]
Managing the rules on flexible working and predictable terms and conditions
Here is the Hot Topic for May 2024 and an accompanying webinar will follow, which will be hosted on 9 May 2024. Introduction This year we are seeing significant changes to the rules around working arrangements. Not only have the rules around flexible working changed, but new legislation will soon be introduced that will give […]
The right to request predictable terms and conditions
Introduction to the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 is expected to come into force later this year, likely around September/October. When introduced, this Act will give employees the right to request more predictable terms and conditions of employment. Pre-Implementation Consultation and Legislation for Predictable Terms […]
Latest development in employment law – Allocation of tips
We are just a few weeks in from having implemented new and updated employment legislation and we have further legal developments to bring you. This time, however, it is specific to certain industries where tips, gratuities and service charges are paid. Introduction of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 Following a recent Government update […]
Stress Awareness Month: Tackling Work-Related Stress
April marks Stress Awareness Month, and the Health and Safety Executive are encouraging employers to actively manage work-related stress and mental health issues. Impact of Work-Related Stress on Workforce Health During the recent announcement of the HSE’s annual statistics in November 2023, it was reported that out of 35.2 million working days lost in 2022/23, […]