What’s Changing for HR in 2018?
HR Solutions Webinar: What’s Changing in HR for 2018? In this webinar, we consider key topical issues for HR in 2018, most of which will affect many of us. Some are pivotal developments that could really change the scope of HR as we know it. We will cover: Gender Pay – The deadline GDPR – […]
GDPR The Difference Between Privacy and Consent – Getting it Right!
HR Solutions Webinar: GDPR The Difference Between Privacy and Consent – Getting it Right! Many of the questions we are asked at the moment are either about privacy and what wording to use or around consent and how it should be obtained or if it is even required. Many businesses seem to get the two different […]
Key dates for HR and employment law in 2018
What’s changing for HR in 2018 and what are the key dates to be aware of? Everyone with an interest in employment law will need to be aware of important dates and key topical issues; most of which will affect many of us. Some are pivotal developments that could really change the scope of […]
GDPR Compliance – Stage 2 Roles
HR Solutions Webinar: GDPR Compliance | Stage 2 Roles HR Solutions have devised a straight forwards, five-step programme for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are running a webinar for each step, each month, finishing in May 2018 when the Regulation is mandatory. Our GDPR webinars are a useful sense check and a great opportunity […]
HR Solutions set their sights on Birmingham expansion
HR Solutions have been providing outsourced HR services to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK since 2001, and have now recently expanded with the opening of an office in Birmingham. The new office in Broad Street, Birmingham is part of a wider expansion plan which, in recent months, has seen our team […]
Tips to attract and retain both a British and EU workforce
This year we expect recruitment to continue to be a challenge, and the need to attract and retain a skilled workforce will become essential employers of all sizes. Employer brand Organisations often consider their branding from the perspective of customers. Spend time thinking about how your organisation may be perceived by prospective candidates. Arrange a […]
How to attract and retain EU workers?
German born Chief Executive of Jaguar Land Rover discussed the impact of Brexit on recruitment saying, “People who come to the UK want to have special conditions because they don’t know whether they have to leave…” If employers understand how the proposals are likely to affect EU nationals, then we may begin to understand how […]
Recruitment | Brexit and January Blues
HR Solutions Webinar: Recruitment | Brexit and January Blues In HR the new year often spells resignations and a wider talent pool, as individuals make resolutions to make a change and get a fresh start. Unfortunately, due to the increasingly looming date for Brexit, it seems that many of our clients have already seen their workforce from […]
GDPR Compliance – Stage 1 Audit
HR Solutions Webinar: GDPR Compliance | Stage 1 Audit You may have heard all about GDPR, and if you feel that you have got this first step with auditing and cleansing your data already covered, then this session will be a useful sense check and a great opportunity to review key points to tie up your […]
GDPR and HR Toolkit offers you tools, resources and practical guidance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is due to come into effect from May 2018 and to help you with compliance, HR Solutions have several webinars and interactive workshops planned for you. From January to May 2018 our HR events include free monthly webinars as well as half day and full day interactive workshops […]
Tribunal lost despite comparing employer to North Korean Dictatorship
An estate agent boss, who recently lost his claim of constructive dismissal, accused his former employer of running the company like a dictatorship. Mr Elgey resigned from his job as Managing Director at Cumberland Estate Agents in Carlisle in 2016 after accusing parent company, Cumberland Building Society, of acting like North Korea’s dictatorship. He claimed that […]
Lord Chancellor plans to bring back tribunal fees
The Lord Chancellor has suggested to MPs that employment tribunal fees should be reinstated, in a bid to deter frivolous claims. In July 2017, the Supreme Court ruled that the high level of employment tribunal fees was unlawful. However, speaking to the justice select committee, The Lord Chancellor said that the judgment did not entirely […]
Sexual Harassment – The Party Season
HR Solutions Webinar: Sexual Harassment – The Party Season Party season approaches, and this time of year presents a wonderful opportunity for building great team spirit at work. Unfortunately though, over indulgence can often lead to lowered inhibitions, over excitement and over familiarity, which in turn can be a recipe for disaster. Watch our webinar […]
HR Solutions expands with acquisition of Milton Keynes based HR Consultancy
HR Solutions are delighted to announce that we are expanding our business with the acquisition of HR Services (UK) Limited of Milton Keynes. The acquisition coincides with the opening of an office at Midsummer Court in Milton Keynes, which will provide a base for us to meet with and service clients in the area. […]
GDPR – focusing on the implications for HR
HR Solutions Webinar: GDPR – focusing on the implications for HR The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) are due to come into effect from May 2018, and whilst the Data Protection Act has been around for many years already, the GDPR does somewhat enhance the obligations and duties of both a Data Controller and Data Processor. The […]
HR Solutions through to national award finals for service excellence
HR Solutions are through to the finals of a national business awards for our commitment to customer service excellence. The inaugural SME National Business Awards will see us go up against 13 other competitors from across the UK in the hotly-contested Service Excellence category. The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday 1st December at […]
BP alleged to have sacked female employee because ‘women aren’t funny’
An employment tribunal has heard that a BP surveyor lost her job because her sense of humour wasn’t considered a female asset. At the time, Kathryn Buttle was the only female surveyor working in her team in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. Ms Buttle was made redundant last year and is now claiming unfair dismissal, public interest disclosure and […]
Getting ready for GDPR – A HR Perspective
The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) are due to come into effect from May 2018, and whilst the Data Protection Act has been around for many years already, the GDPR does somewhat enhance the obligations and duties of both a Data Controller and Data Processor. The GDPR will apply to all organisations that are […]
National Minimum Wage – avoiding the pitfalls!
HR Solutions Webinar: National Minimum Wage – avoiding the pitfalls! In this webinar recording on the National Minimum Wage we look at the common mistakes made when calculating wages and how to avoid them. It’s almost twenty years since the National Minimum Wage (NMW) was introduced back in 1998, so, despite the introduction of an […]
Workers retiring earlier than in 1950, but not for long
Despite fears of an increasingly high retirement age, we are actually retiring slightly earlier than 70 years ago. Data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) shows that men retired around the age of 67 in 1950. This compares with the average age of 65 today. Both in 1950 and today, women retire around […]
