UK politics and workplace conflict
The news of Boris Johnson standing down as the leader of the Conservative Party, amid mass resignations from cabinet members, has dominated headlines in the UK and across the globe. Putting politics aside, this week has shown how conflict at work, if not properly dealt with, can cause serious harm, not just to the organisation, […]
More healthcare professionals to certify fit notes
Major changes are occurring in regard to the issuing of fit notes (statement of fitness for work). With effect from 1st July 2022, there will be new legislation that will give authority to more healthcare professionals to be able to legally certify and issue fit notes. This will include nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and pharmacists. […]
Outsourced HR: The Pros and Cons
What is Outsourced HR? Outsourced HR is a contractual agreement between an employer and an external third-party provider whereby the employer transfers the management of, and processing of key employment practices for certain HR functions to the external provider. If you are struggling to keep up with HR tasks in your organisation, or simply don’t […]
5 HR trends to look out for in 2020
During the last decade, the scope of HR has expanded and evolved alongside advances in technology, changes in the way organisations function, how teams are managed and how employees set their expectation regarding work. As human resources embark on a new decade, HR must focus more on the human element of human resources and people […]
Carol Ann Guilford, Director of HR Consultancy – Retirement
Today, 31st March 2020, marks a significant date in the development of HR Solutions as Carol Guilford retires from the company that she created back in 2001. In June 2001 Carol left British American Racing F1 to launch HR Solutions and immediately built an impressive client list; seeing the business go from strength to strength […]