Statutory notice period: a quick guide for employers
If I’d been given £1 for every time I’ve explained the principle of the statutory notice period to an employer, […]
Are you ready for a post-COVID workplace?
I don’t know any businesses that were fully prepared for the pandemic and the havoc it would wreak. Companies were […]
Dealing with gross misconduct
Hopefully, you’ll never have to handle gross misconduct in your business. It’s not a matter of luck though – if […]
How HR supports the growth of your business
Experience has shown me that the majority of businesses in the SME environment view HR as a resource to be […]
What is time off in lieu?
Time off in lieu, otherwise known as TOIL, is when an employer offers time off to employees who have exceeded […]
Trust in the workplace
What do your employees think about their employment AND their employer? In fact, the question should be: ‘How do I […]
Whistleblowing in the workplace
Last week, I watched a film about a whistleblower. She’d told a secret in order to save lives. It was […]
Managing a difficult employee
During my long career in HR management and HR consulting, I can count on one hand the number of top […]
Top 5 HR mistakes
Where do I start?! My initial brainstorm came up with the top 31 HR mistakes, from which I managed to […]
The glorious employee induction and how to get it right
First impressions count. The induction process is an opportunity to present your business in the best possible light to your […]