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Q. Who has to be informed and consulted on a TUPE transfer?

When a TUPE transfer occurs, before the transfer, both the old and new employers must by law, inform and consult with a recognised trade union or employee representatives. To ‘inform’ is when you tell your affected employees or their representatives the facts about the transfer. To ‘consult’ is when you talk and listen to affected employees or their representatives on expected ‘measures’ which are effectively changes that could affect employees and genuinely consider their views. There is no fixed length of time for employers to inform and consult employees and…

Q. Who owns an employee’s Linkedin contacts if they were created as a result of their employment?

Is it the employer or the employee? LinkedIn contacts are key for many employers, as they may use LinkedIn to generate new business contacts. Departing employees could use the LinkedIn contacts that they created during their employment for their own, or a competitors’ benefit. So many employers will want their employment contractual terms and procedures to protect their business and its intellectual property. Many businesses will include standard confidentiality provisions, which will prohibit the use of confidential information belonging to the company. They may also have terms which specifically mention…

Q. Do we need to have a Menopause Policy?

In short, yes! New guidance on menopause in the workplace, setting out employer’s legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, was issued in February by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Many women report experiencing negative impacts of menopausal symptoms in the workplace, with some even feeling compelled to leave their jobs as a result. Research shows that one in ten women surveyed who have worked during the menopause have left their jobs due to symptoms, while two thirds of working women between the ages of 40 and 60…

Q. What is Constructive Dismissal?

You’ve probably heard the term ‘constructive dismissal’ before, but are you clear on what it actually means? Constructive dismissal is the term that applies when a change to an employee’s working conditions or unfair treatment forces them to quit. Sometimes this is confused with unfair dismissal, which is where you fire the employee. With constructive dismissal, the employee feels “forced” out of the business due to conditions beyond their control (such as their employer’s behaviour). Usually, an employee can only claim constructive dismissal if they’ve been employed with a company…
Employee Engagement Survey

The power of Employee Engagement Surveys

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…
3 actions to create a more inclusive workplace for women

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…
Employment Law changes April 2024

Employment Law Changes for April 2024

Here’s our summary of the new Employment Laws that come into effect on the 1st April Pay and Statutory Payments National Minimum Wage updates which come into effect on the 1st April 2024 NMW Rate Increase Amount % increase National Living Wage (21 and over) £   11.44 9.8% 18-20 Year Old Rate £     8.60 14.8% 16-17 Year Old Rate £     6.40 21.2% Apprentice Rate £     6.40 21.2% Accommodation Offset £     9.99 9.8%   All Statutory Family Leave payments; maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and parental bereavement pay will increase as…
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The top reasons job seekers are put off a business when applying for a new role

A new report* has revealed the top 7 reasons job seekers are put off a business when applying for a new role with bad reviews and terrible annual leave topping the list.  Top Reasons Job Seekers Don’t Apply for A New Role Bad Reviews online 46% Terrible annual leave 44% Bad Staff incentives and benefits 42% Morally dubious sector 32% No hybrid working 21% No Sustainability Policy 19% Outdated Sector 18% The survey shows that job seekers are often extensively researching firms before applying for new roles with nearly half…

Top HR Priorities for a business start up

In 2023, more than half of startups (65%) have no dedicated human resources support. That’s a stark contrast to Fortune 100 enterprises, where human resources is a standard department for 100% of top companies. For many startups, this is the result of limited resources. Founders and CEOs are faced with difficult choices, such as whether to devote resources to product development or seeking additional funding. Yet HR is a critically important function for every business. Not only can establishing an HR department early on help your company scale effectively, but…
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Strategies To Combat The Winter Blues

As the days get shorter and darker and nights get longer and more drawn out, have you noticed a dip in productivity? If so, you’re not alone. A study in the Harvard Business Review found that January is the least productive time of the year. 41% of those surveyed say their mental health gets worse during the holidays, and one in five seek professional support for managing their mental health. The report says it’s partly a symptom of how energy levels, mood and wider mental health deteriorates in the winter…
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