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The third quarter of 2022 has been hugely significant to employers, with a great deal of focus on the economic climate and The Cost of Living challenges. Between June and August, the UK saw the strongest growth in employee salaries since before the pandemic started, however in real terms (due
As Menopause Awareness Month draws to a close, its an important time to highlight that the latest data released by Acas tell us that 33% of employers do not feel well equipped to support an employee going through the menopause and those that do, only 46% feel confident in doing
Following the pandemic, we have seen an increase in Trade Union membership, and we expect this to continue. A good Trade Union can hold a business to account if they are not operating compliantly. How can an employer effectively work with a Trade Union and how do you deal with
Redundancy remains a topic that can leave employers not knowing how best to approach it. In this article, we consider what is required at the planning stage of a redundancy programme that is critical for making the process run smoothly, fairly, and most importantly, legally compliant. One of the most
Is your team busy planning the company Christmas party? We’re seeing more and more businesses returning to traditional social events, as they would have done pre-pandemic. But how have employers’ responsibilities changed in managing social events, since the pandemic? We take a look at the things employers need to know,
Since the pandemic, many employers are adapting the way in which they operate and how they look to retain and attract staff. One area of policy that has been explored by several organisations and which seems to be seriously considered by small to medium sized businesses has been to offer
We are delighted to have been recognised for our exceptional customer service. As a result of our commitment to our clients, we have been named as finalists in the Customer Commitment category of the Northamptonshire Business Awards. The Customer Commitment Award, sponsored by local marketing company Qoob Group, recognises organisations
Before you can achieve an equal, diverse and inclusive workplace, it is important to gain an understanding of what inequality can look like and ultimately, the negative effect that it can have on your company culture. What is inequality? Inequality continues across society. We know that too many people from
Now the UK has a new Prime Minister, we can expect to hear more over the coming weeks about the Government’s response to the cost of living crisis, following the announcement of Liz Truss’ emergency plan with the energy prices. We already have indications as to what other steps Liz
A digital nomad visa is a permit that allows a person to stay in a country for a designated amount of time, providing they can prove that they are working remotely for a foreign-based organisation. The most popular timeframe of a digital nomad visa is 12 months, however, it varies
Quiet quitting is where employees become disengaged from work and do the bare minimum of their duties. It can take various forms such as non-attendance at meetings, a reduction in productivity, failure to contribute to team projects and silencing email/message notifications after work hours. What is Quiet Quitting? Recently A
In recent months we have seen significant changes that have had a direct effect on the overall cost of living. Factors including the fuel and energy price increases have had an impact on everyone in the UK. The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the UK Government and the increases
We are delighted to have been selected as finalists in the Personnel Today Awards 2022 in the HR Consultancy of the Year category. This is a testament to all of the hard work that our team puts in on a daily basis to deliver the highest level of support to
The Equality Act 2010 has protected trans employees since its introduction of the legislation back in 2010. Whilst there is guidance available via several national public bodies, it remains a topic that can leave employers not knowing how best to approach it in the workplace. What do we mean by
In April, the government opened a consultation seeking views on what could be done to improve everyone’s mental health and wellbeing. Acas set out its response to the call for evidence, which dealt with the question “do you have ideas for how employers can support and protect the mental health
On Tuesday 13 September we will be joining up with Nordens Chartered Accountants to hold a one day seminar at the Kettering Park Hotel. As a continuation of our joint webinar series from 2021, the 7 Key Successes seminar will build on the areas of focus and set you up
A fashion designer considered by Superdry as unlikely to leave her role has been awarded £96,200 after successfully claiming she was discriminated against on the grounds of her age. Ms Sunderland, a knitwear design specialist in her fifties, repeatedly saw colleagues with less experience handed promotions ahead of her despite
What is the National Minimum Wage? The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 was introduced to create a statutory minimum hourly wage rate for employees and workers. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) framework includes different pay levels depending upon a person’s age. When first introduced back in April 1999, the pay
The subject of how to calculate holiday entitlement and pay for workers who work irregular hour’s part year, has been back and forth through the courts since 2015. It reached the Supreme Court back in November, and we have been waiting for the judgement ever since. Today, we now have
It has been five months since the Government announced the end of all COVID-19 restrictions. The message at that point was that the responsibility for how to live with the virus would be placed on individuals and businesses moving forward, rather than the government enforcing COVID interventions. According to data
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