Author: Emma Browning

Culture and change

Be more millennial

A 9-5 working week, 4 weeks holiday a year, and a corner desk were once considered perks to a job, creating satisfaction and loyalty. Not anymore. Todays businesses need to be much more savvy if they want to attract and retain key talent. The so called ‘millenials’ have a different set of expectations; these days potential employees are searching for more of a work/life balance, and a greater sense of fulfilment from their jobs. They are more discerning. The structure of work has broken down and shifted, and small business…

1st December 2017

Employment law

Time to take action

In the wake of recent reports in Hollywood, and Parliament closer to home, sexual harassment in the workplace is under renewed strutiny. But why are we all so stunned by these shocking allegations? The TUC have estimated that more than half of all women have been harassed at work, so it seems that to all intents and purposes, sexual harassment is still rife. And just because you don’t hear about it in your workplace, doesn’t mean you can be sure it’s not going on – again, the TUC estimate that…

1st December 2017

Policies and procedures

To jab, or not to jab? That is the question

It is that time of year when employers need to be fully prepared for the flu season, which can undeniably be bad for business. Those of us watching the news will know that the NHS is braced for the worst flu season in its history, amid fears that overcrowded hospitals will be unable to cope. Millions of working days are lost each year in the UK because of flu. In fact, research by Unison has shown that sickness absence caused by flu costs an employer £552 per employee per year.…

1st November 2017

Strategy

How am I going to get this people stuff delivered?

Do you want dedicated and experienced support to deliver an HR project within an agreed timescale and budget? I know what it’s like running a business. Competing demands on your time, from staff, customers and suppliers. It’s brilliant, but it’s a constant juggle. And sometimes you need a hand. I can lend that hand. For a fixed cost, you can access my tried and tested HR Project Service. So if you don’t have the time, skills or the resources necessary to deliver an important people project for your business, then…

1st November 2017

Employment law

HMRC Names And Shames National Minimum Wage Offenders

HMRC recently published its latest list of employers who are failing to pay their staff the National Minimum Wage, and a whopping £1.9 million is due to be handed out in compensation for workers who didn’t receive what they were really owed. It might come as a surprise to learn that household name Argos topped the list of offenders, after the company admitted to requiring staff to attend briefing meetings at the start of their shifts, and wait around for security searches to be completed at the end of the…

1st November 2017

Policies and procedures

Five things to remember when disciplining employees…….

Five things to remember when disciplining employees……. A clear and concise disciplinary policy and procedure is an absolutely must-have when running your own business, and it’s a LEGAL requirement to have one! “Why,” you may ask, “do I need these policies and procedures for my business?” The simple answer is…because you have people working for you! With human nature being what it is, employees will test limits and act “creatively” in workplace situations, so you need a strategy for developing, communicating and enforcing a set of policies and practices that…

1st October 2017

Policies and procedures

Absence doesn’t always make the heart grow fonder!

My top tips for managing sickness absence, effectively Did you know that the average UK employee takes 6.6 days off sick in any 12 month period? Sickness absence still accounts for around 6 days a year per employee in the private sector, which in a small business, will significantly impact production and customer service levels as well as result in missed business opportunities as well as the additional cost of replacement cover – all of which directly hits your bottom line. Multiply this all up by your number of staff…

1st October 2017

Employment law

Don’t fall foul of non complete clauses

Employment law and legislation is an endlessly-moving feast, and no 21st century business owner or manager can afford to take their eye off the ball, lest we find ourselves unwittingly falling foul of shifting case law and legislation. Non-compete clauses are an excellent case in point. Also sometimes known as restrictive covenants, or post termination restrictions, they can be a real and valuable business necessity, particularly in firms where eemployee’s may acquire confidential information about key business interests such as the identity of clients, client requirements and pricing, product /tech/ideas…

1st October 2017

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Who are you going to call?………

…….when you have disciplinary, sickness absence, performance, or more serious people issues to deal with in your business? How would you like to be able to pick up the phone and talk to someone who: Knows your business Has real life experience of dealing with these issues Can give you practical and sound advice Will deal with the problem swiftly, so you carry on running your business For a fixed monthly cost, you can access my HR Oxygen Service, whenever you need it. PLUS there are no nasty additional costs,…

1st October 2017

Author: Emma Browning

Be more millennial

Time to take action

To jab, or not to jab? That is the question

How am I going to get this people stuff delivered?

HMRC Names And Shames National Minimum Wage Offenders

Five things to remember when disciplining employees…….

Absence doesn’t always make the heart grow fonder!

Don’t fall foul of non complete clauses

Who are you going to call?………

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Meraki HR South:
Registered Address:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Office Location:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY

Meraki HR South:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY