Culture and change
This is one of the most powerful tools you can use as a business leader.
As a business leader, one of your jobs is to make big difficult decisions. When making a decision as a business leader, you take care to look at all of the information you have available to you so that you can make the best, most informed, decisions.
And when it comes to making decisions about your people, it’s important to use the same due care and diligence, because your people are your greatest business…
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Culture and change
Actions you should take to mark International Women’s Day
It’s 2024 and women are still facing inequality in the workplace due to their gender – which lets be honest is rubbish!
This month we celebrate International Women’s Day and we want to use this occasion to give you three positive ways to take action to create a fairer, more inclusive workplace for the women in your team.
Gender bias in hiring and promotion
Women can encounter bias during the hiring and promotion processes, which results in fewer opportunities for career progression.
Your action: Implement blind recruitment practices, where identifying…
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18th March 2024
Q. The cost of living crisis is really impacting our employees – what can we do to help?
HR professionals have an important role in supporting their colleagues and the business through the cost of living crisis. Many employees will be experiencing finances which are tighter than ever – especially younger workers who will be experiencing their first major recession or challenging economic time in their working lives.
Many businesses we work with are currently looking at how they can help staff to cope with rising inflation, some businesses are offering a one off cost of living payment and others are looking at general pay rises which, as…
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6th November 2023
Culture and change
The AI Revolution in Recruitment: What to Expect
AI has been making waves since November 2022 in various aspects of modern life, and the recruitment process is no exception. While there’s still some scepticism surrounding its use, job seekers are increasingly leveraging AI, particularly generative AI, to compose their CV’s and completes applications for them. This shift is prompting a re-evaluation of traditional recruitment methods.
Recruiters are becoming aware of candidates using generative AI and recognise that the technology’s sophistication will only grow, potentially transforming the way applications are evaluated. The cover letter, once a standard requirement, is…
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28th September 2023
Culture and change
Want to know what our No.1 most asked question is?
How do I manage Millennials?
If you want to know our 6 top tips to manage your millennial employees, read our latest blog . . .
You need to understand your millennials and work with their strengths. Today, millennials make up a huge percentage of the workforce, and so it’s essential to both appreciate how to effectively manage them and understand how to encourage their leadership skills.
If your company isn’t effectively managing millennials, then even the most impressive list of benefits won’t keep them at your company. They will…
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18th September 2023
Culture and change
“Barbenheimer” – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
“Barbenheimer,” as described on the internet as “extreme opposites,” refers to a concept of individuals or entities that are polar opposites in every possible way. In the context of personalities, opinions, or characteristics, Barbenheimer represents the farthest points on a spectrum.
Emphasising the significance of recognising individual differences, it becomes evident that not everyone fits into neat categories or conforms to societal norms. Acknowledging this diversity is crucial, especially in the workplace. Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment benefits both employees and businesses alike. Such a workplace promotes a sense…
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5th September 2023
Culture and change
Get on yer bike!
In today’s fast-paced world, where employee wellbeing and environmental sustainability are gaining increasing importance, employers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance productivity, attract top talent, and contribute to a healthier work-life balance.
With the 2023 Tour de France having just started in Bilbao, Spain, last weekend we thought it was about time we re-looked at a Cycle to Work scheme as an innovative solution for employers as it ticks all of the above, but because it’s been around for a long time, is often overlooked!
Promoting Employee Health…
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3rd July 2023
Q. Are employees entitled to be paid their full contractual pay on keeping-in-touch days?
Employees on maternity leave and adoption leave are entitled to work during their leave for up to 10 days without their leave being brought to an end or their statutory pay being affected.
Employees on shared parental leave are entitled to work for up to 20 days (in addition to any keeping-in-touch days they take during maternity or adoption leave) without their statutory leave or pay being affected.
As an Employer, we would advise you to make it clear how employees will be paid for working on a keeping-in-touch day,…
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2nd June 2023
Culture and change
Do you know how many days have been lost in your business due to employee wellbeing?
You may not know the exact figure in your own business, but absence is on the increase and the predominant reason for people’s absence is now wellbeing whereas in the past, the biggest reason for absence was Muscular Skeletal issues such as bad backs/hand and wrist injuries – linked to poor posture, PC/Laptop and mouse usage.
A staggering 185.6 million working days were lost to stress related illnesses in 2022, which is a new record according to the Office for National Statistics, and the increase from 2021 to 2022 is…
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17th May 2023
Culture and change
How can you support your employees in challenging economic times?
Every day we speak to clients that are trying to decide what they can do to attract and retain staff in the current economic crisis. With their employees feeling the financial pinch, the increases in the minimum wage announced, the huge real living wage hike in October last year plus the cost of fuel and food increasing regularly, most organisations are trying to find a way forward that is sustainable but will also help their staff.
With a rising cost of living and energy bills, households are strained beyond their…
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17th May 2023