Record number of workers paid below National Minimum Wage
A record number of workers in the UK are being paid less than the National Minimum Wage (NMW), according to a report by the Low Pay Commission (LPC). Most people who work, and are of at least school leaving age, are entitled to get paid at least the National Minimum Wage. This includes casual workers, […]
Plan for success with a Human Resources Strategy
Whatever the size of the business, a small start-up to a large well-established organisation, a human resources strategy forms the basis of everything in HR. It creates a robust, relevant and effective plan for how the business will successfully manage its workforce and ensures it aligns with its business needs and activities. An HR strategy […]
UK drops six places in global gender equality rankings
The UK has dropped from its position as the 15th most equal nation in 2018 to the 21st within the 2019 gender equality rankings. Despite consecutive governments pledging to tackle gender imbalance in the UK, the country has not only dropped six places in the global rankings for gender equality, but it could take 100 […]
Good Work Plan | Taylor Review
The government are pressing ahead with some key changes to several pieces of UK legislation that will come into effect in April 2020 affecting the contractual and working arrangements with staff. As part of the Industrial Strategy, the Prime Minister commissioned the independent Matthew Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices to ensure that the UK […]
What makes a good boss?
Bad bosses can cost businesses billions of pounds and too many of them can be detrimental to a business. A poor manager is often the reason even the best employees either love or leave their jobs; but when a company gets it right and hires skilled managers, the business will thrive in its industry and […]
Absence Management Strategy: A Focus on Mental Health
Balancing both compliance with employment law, and effective absence management at work can be a minefield for managers. Absence and employee mental health With the number of reported mental health problems increasing year on year it’s vital for businesses to consider employee mental health in the same bracket as employee physical health. This includes removing […]
Presenter wins equal pay case against BBC
Journalist and presenter Samira Ahmed won her equal pay claim against the BBC in a landmark case that could open the floodgates to similar claims from other staff. An employment tribunal unanimously concluded that the BBC had not provided adequate evidence that the pay gap was based on anything other than gender discrimination. The BBC, however, continues […]
What’s New for HR in 2020
HR Solutions Webinar:What’s New for HR in 2020 Watch our January webinar recording where we focus on key changes for HR in 2020. Brexit, GDPR and the EU Settlement Status Scheme We will take a brief look at Brexit, reminding you to be prepared, including a look at the implications for Data Protection and GDPR, […]
National Minimum Wage (NMW) and other rate increases 2020
The government has confirmed it will raise the National Insurance threshold to £9,500 in 2020. The National Living Wage has also been increased by 6.2%. The new rates are below. Further to the announcement of the most recent Budget in 2019, the new National Minimum/Living Wage will increase from 1st April 2020, as follows: Workers […]
Employment tribunal statistics: July to September 2019
Employment tribunal claims continue to rise, according to the latest quarterly statistics from the Ministry of Justice. Figures from July to September 2019 reveal that the impact of abolishing tribunal fees is showing no sign of slowing. The Ministry of Justice has published the quarterly employment tribunal statistics for the period of July to September 2019 […]
Waste company director banned after repeated health and safety failings
In a recent case, relating to health and safety, the director of a waste transfer company has been banned from being a company director after being found guilty of exposing employees to unsafe working conditions. Preston Crown Court heard evidence that in November 2018, Mr Mohammed allowed his workers to continue to use a poorly […]
UK businesses lose £195 million on job-hopping workers
Half of British workers are looking to change jobs in the next year, leading to employers finding themselves significantly out of pocket as they face the reality of managing an unproductive workforce. Research by UK job board Totaljobs and employer brand specialists Universum has revealed that the cost to businesses of workers hunting for new […]
5 ways to reduce your recruitment costs
Up to 70% of UK businesses expect to reduce hiring over the next year in a bid to cut costs, according to a nationwide CFO survey by Deloitte. With Brexit on the horizon, an increasing number of businesses are focused on cost reduction as the continued uncertainty around the country’s EU exit takes its toll. […]
HSE release annual workplace injury and ill-health statistics for UK
The number of people experiencing ill-health and injury in workplaces across the UK remains too high, according to the HSE’s latest statistics. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released the 2019 Health and Safety at work annual report which includes statistics for workplace injuries, work-related ill health, working days loss, enforcement action and related […]
Social media tips for attracting and recruiting top talent
As many as 84% of businesses are now recruiting via social media, according to research from the Society for Human Resources Management. Technology and social media have increasingly taken centre stage in every aspect of our professional and personal lives and has added a new dimension to recruitment that employers are keen to take advantage […]
Interesting Cases 2019
HR Solutions Webinar: Interesting Cases 2019 | Employment Law In this HR webinar recording, which you can watch on demand, we reflect on some of the big employment cases in 2019. We’ll paint the scene, break down what the court ruling said and consider what we can learn from them about the way we manage […]
5 ways to create a stand-out candidate recruitment experience
In today’s increasingly talent-driven market recruitment has become more focused on the candidate experience, as recruiters compete for the best candidates. How you treat your job applicants can make all the difference in whether they will accept your job offer. A candidate’s experience through the recruitment and selection process is the start of their journey […]
Handling a Sexual Harassment Complaint
HR Solutions Webinar: Handling a Sexual Harassment Complaint Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination and can be a criminal offence. It can be a single act of unwanted treatment of a sexual nature that may degrade, humiliate, offend or intimidate someone. Employers are required by the Equality Act 2010 to take appropriate steps to […]
Top 5 tips for successful recruitment
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) while the number of vacancies has generally been increasing since 2012, it has been falling since early 2019. From July to September 2019, there were around 813,000 job vacancies in the UK. Finding the best possible people who fit within your culture and contribute to your organisation […]
Four more join Northamptonshire based HR consultancy
HR Solutions have taken on four new members of staff after experiencing significant growth over the last two years. We have welcomed HR Administrator, Roxana Stoica; HR Consultant, Terry Hayward; and part-time HR Advisors, Victoria Templeton and Sarah Dunnell, to the team, which now stands at 24 staff at our Northamptonshire based head office. HR […]
