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If you think you’ve got HR issues……………………………….

It has dawned on me in recent years that many experiences I have had over my 21 year career in HR, that I thought were simply part and parcel of being in HR, were highly unusual and unique, some slightly sad and sometimes they were funny, and I often found it difficult to keep a straight face! I realised this when I was delivering a recent workshop on Employment Law for our clients. In many of the workshops I run I share some of my experiences by telling stories, usually…

26th February 2021

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Our top tips to make sure you are only hiring the best people!

Many of you will have started the year thinking about what new hires you need to make this year to help you achieve your business goals post Covid19. But if any of you have tried to recruit recently, it’s pretty tough isn’t it? I’ve been doing my role for over 20 years and this is certainly the toughest recruitment market that I have ever seen, so you need to be at the top of your game if you want to attract the best people to your business. Here are my…

24th February 2021

Employment law

Job Retention Scheme Extension 1st December 2020 – FAQ’s

Thank you once again to Beverley Sunderland at Crosslands Employment Lawyers for their excellent support and advice during these last 9 months! These FAQs deal with the mechanics of furloughing workers under the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) now in place until the 31st March 2021. The JRS was first put in place to provide employers whose operations had been affected by coronavirus with wage assistance from 1 March 2020. It was originally intended to close on 31 October 2020; however, was extended as a result of the Government’s decision to…

30th November 2020

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What does it take to succeed in HR?

Here’s what some of today’s HR Influencers think you need to succeed in HR: “My perspective is relatively simple. You need to have extensive experience on the ground working in the field of HR – any functional area of HR but the more experience you have, the better. Those that have never dug the trenches CAN’T possibly have the perspective to truly influence an industry. They’ve never lived in the shoes they are trying to influence so in my humble opinion, their credibility is absolutely nil. This may be harsh…

19th November 2020

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FFS – the re-introduction of Furlough in all its forms!

Further to our brief update on Monday 2nd November, after the Boris announcement on Saturday evening, which totally ruined my Strictly Come Dancing viewing, the Government has now made major changes to their proposed way forward and seem to have scrapped the Job Support Scheme, at least for England. The furlough scheme paying 80% of wages capped at £2,500 per month is going to be in place until 31 March 2021 but the employer contribution (currently employer’s NI and pension) will be reviewed again in January – I would expect…

5th November 2020

Culture and change

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Sssssshh … its a secret! Ready to raise the bar on HR? Then you could save yourself 15% off our HR Oxygen Service Growing a business without HR expertise is challenging at best, and a constant uphill struggle at worst. If you’ve ever had to tackle a people issue on your own, you’ll know just how stressful it can be. Between trying to manage your legal obligations, and meeting your operational requirements, firefighting can become part of your everyday routine if you’re not careful. There is always the…

7th February 2020

Is your company culture getting in the way of your ambitions?

Did you know that 47% percent of people seeking a new job cite company culture as the main reason for doing so? In a Columbia Business School research study, 78% of executives said culture is among the top five things that add value to their company. It should be on your agenda too. Don’t worry though, I’ve made it easy for you – all you need to do is carve out some time to come along to my ‘Improving culture’ masterclass on 6 September in Oxford. I’m offering to lend…

29th August 2019

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Has your successful business started going wrong?

Are you a successful business that’s growing and things are just beginning to go wrong, and you don’t know why? Read on to find out what has gone wrong and why – and most importantly how to put it right! If you run a successful business that’s growing but things are just beginning to go wrong, but you can’t put your finger on why, it is likely to be something to do with your people. The good news is that I can help you reach your full potential – all…

22nd August 2019

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Is your business summer-ready?

Forget the beach body, did you get your business summer-ready? Never mind being beach body ready (because let’s face it, mine never will be), I’ve been focusing on toning my business abs into a six pack for Summer. Have you? Traditionally, summer can be a quiet time for businesses. But if you think like I do, then you certainly won’t see that as an opportunity for taking afternoons off with a ‘99 and a flake! In fact, I am sure you’re probably busy planning ahead, as you know how much…

12th August 2019

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Raise your leadership game

Six ways to raise your leadership game this year Think that becoming a better leader involves attending intensive courses, gaining years and years of experience, or getting your head stuck into a textbook? Well, not necessarily. These things can all have their place, but it’s very possible to raise your game this Summer, by making just a few manageable changes. If you’re ready to step up to the challenge, then read on. We’re going to look at six practical game-changers that you can get to work with right…

5th August 2019

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If you think you’ve got HR issues……………………………….

Our top tips to make sure you are only hiring the best people!

Job Retention Scheme Extension 1st December 2020 – FAQ’s

What does it take to succeed in HR?

FFS – the re-introduction of Furlough in all its forms!

Valentine’s Offer

Is your company culture getting in the way of your ambitions?

Has your successful business started going wrong?

Is your business summer-ready?

Raise your leadership game

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Your people | our passion | your success

© 2022 Meraki HR Solutions Ltd, Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Cookies | Sitemap

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