Health and Safety at Work: Fire Safety and Law
With COVID restrictions having eased, we are likely to see a return to in-person Christmas parties this year. Join us in this webinar, as we explore not only how an employer’s responsibilities in managing events may have changed since the pandemic, but we shall also explore the wider considerations for employers when planning events. This […]
Person Specifications
SME Business Video Series: Person Specifications In our latest addition to the SME Video Series, we get to grips with how a person specification can be used, and how they can have an impact on attracting the right candidates to your organisation. Watch the full series HR Advice and
Everything you need to know about job descriptions
SME Business Video Series: Everything you need to know about job descriptions In our latest video in the SME Video Series, we look at job descriptions. We explore how to create the perfect job description and how this can help with attracting the right candidates to your business. Watch
What did P & O get wrong?
What did P & O get wrong? Following the recent very public dismissals by P&O Ferries, we look at what P&O got wrong that led to the public outcry. Join us as we examine this case. HR Advice and Support HR Solutions are here to provide businesses and employers with support and advice on any […]
Why create a People Plan
SME Business Video Series: Why create a People Plan In our latest video in the SME Video Series, we look at people planning. We explore how a people plan can be used and the difference that correctly implementing one can make to a business. Watch the full series HR Advice and Support HR Solutions are […]
How to write disciplinary allegations
It’s estimated that in the UK around 1 million people experience a foodborne illness every year. Food can become unsafe when it is contaminated with illness-causing bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals. Symptoms range from mild to severe, but commonly include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, weakness, fever, and chills. In this webinar, Dom Greenwood, our […]
Disciplinary processes – What makes a dismissal fair?
Following on from April’s webinar in which we explored the importance of careful and correctly worded allegations, this webinar looks at what makes a fair dismissal. We will discuss the 5 fair reasons for dismissal, the importance of policies and procedures, consistent treatment, and what is meant by the phrase “band of reasonable responses”. Join […]
SME Video Series
Welcome to the HR Solutions SME Video Series! This video series will feature relevant content on the key topic areas that matter most to your business. These areas of interest include our top tips when recruiting, COVID – 19, employee retention and much more. Stay updated with this page over the coming months as we […]
Top Tips when Recruiting
SME Business Video Series: Top Tips when Recruiting In our first video in the series, we take a look at the area of recruitment and in particular, what the top tips for recruiting are. From ensuring that your business has a clearly defined Employee Value Proposition to understanding how different strategies can affect the overall […]
Managing People – Employee Retention
SME Business Video Series: Managing People – Employee Retention In this video, we will be exploring the techniques that you can use for your own business to ensure that you have the best possible chance of retaining your top talent. Employee retention is now more important than ever and after witnessing ‘the great resignation’ in […]
Managing People – Working Safely with COVID – 19
SME Business Video Series: Managing People – Working Safely with COVID – 19 As we move on from the pandemic and regulation adjustments that we have all experienced over the past two years, we are now faced with the reality of living with the COVID – 19 virus. In this video, we explore the practical […]
Recruitment and Attraction – Why is an EVP important to an SME?
SME Business Video Series: Recruitment and Attraction – Why is an EVP important to an SME? An Employee Value Proposition can be an important tool for your business to utilize. If used correctly, the EVP can offer multiple benefits to both the employee, and the employer. Discover more about how an EVP works, and what […]
Disciplinary processes – how to write legally compliant conduct allegations
HR Solutions Webinar:Disciplinary processes – how to write legally compliant conduct allegations The importance of careful and correctly worded allegations should not be underestimated. An invitation to a disciplinary hearing should set out exactly what the employee is being brought into the hearing to discuss and precisely the same reason must be given for any […]
The Great Resignation: are Share and Share Option Schemes the answer?
HR Solutions Webinar: The Great Resignation: are share and share option schemes the answer? Join HR Solutions and Vestd as together, we consider The Great Resignation and whether share and share option schemes could be the answer? Victoria Templeton, HR Knowledge Manager from HR Solutions will discuss the current employee retention challenges that face SMEs. […]
Employment Law Seminar 2022
HR Solutions Webinar:Employment Law Seminar 2022 Join HR Solutions virtually, to find out about recent and forthcoming changes to UK Employment Law. We will explore the recent changes to the immigration rules, discuss the topic of mandatory vaccines as well as provide a round up of important case rulings and forthcoming legislative changes. Webinar slides […]
The importance of welfare meetings: Advice and guidance for line managers
Welfare meetings are held with employees who have a health condition, illness or injury which is having a significant impact on their performance or attendance. They most commonly occur when an employee has been on sickness absence for a prolonged period. They may also be valuable for employees who are in work but are managing […]
Health and Safety at Work: Why do we bother with Health and Safety?
In this webinar, Dom Greenwood, our Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager looks at how businesses can create a safer workplace, reduce accidents, and breaks down the misconceptions of why we need Health & Safety. Dom will explore the main parts of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and why they are important. […]
Health and Safety at Work: An introduction to mental health first aid
We all have mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental ill health though can strike at any time and can affect people from all walks of life and after the year we have all had, the cases in mental health in the workplace have risen. In this webinar, Dom Greenwood, our Senior […]
Why employee retention is key to business success and what you can do to improve it
We have been hearing that many employers, have faced substantial challenges with recruiting staff. Unemployment levels of UK citizens is generally at its lowest, meaning there are fewer candidates in the job market than ever before. The impact of Brexit, the subsequent change in immigration rules and the pandemic has meant that attracting overseas talent […]
COVID-19 Q&A
With the government due to review the current COVID-19 measures on 26 January, join us live on Friday 28 January at 10am, as we discuss the latest developments and what this means for managing your people. We welcome all your HR and H&S questions as we discuss the latest developments with COVID-19. Webinar slides HR […]