Lucy Fitzgerald 
As your business grows, there comes a point where spreadsheets, shared folders and good intentions simply don’t work anymore. Information gets duplicated, things get missed, and suddenly managing people feels harder than it needs to be. That’s usually when organisations start thinking about an HR information system, often called an HRIS. In fact, according to … Read more
The UK will hit the polling stations on 23rd June to decide whether the UK should remain in or leave the European Union (EU). With this date fast approaching, the question begs of HR and employment professionals, what will happen to our employment laws in the event of a ‘Brexit’ (Britain’s Exit)? Background The European … Read more
In this recent TED Talk business leader Margaret Heffernan looks at what drives high-achieving teams, arguing that ‘the superchicken model’, in which the value is placed on star employees who outperform others, doesn’t work but social cohesion does.
Should holiday pay include commission? The employment law case Lock and British Gas 2014 has helped to define regulations on holiday pay in relation to commission. In this article we’ve put together an overview of the case and how this impacts our practices as employers. Understanding commission Commission is defined as an amount of money … Read more
How to recruit effectively? We keep hiring people who leave us in the first year, either of their own accord or we have to let them go as they’re not quite right for the job or company. What measures can we put in place to make sure we get it right from now on? Research … Read more
Fit for Work, previously the Health and Work Service, is being re-launched following a review of the country’s sickness absence system. Currently being rolled out nationwide and expected to be fully available by the end of 2015, it will offer free occupational health assistance to employees, employers and GPs. The review, conducted by Dame Carol … Read more
A recent case shows it’s time for clear policy on e-cigarettes at work. With the use of e-cigarettes becoming increasingly popular, employers need to think carefully about how they regard their usage in the workplace and clearly set out any regulations about them in company policy. The recent case of Insley v Accent Catering serves … Read more
Acas recently published new dress code at work guidance. There are numerous reasons why a dress code might be brought into place, which include health and safety issues or wearing a uniform to convey corporate image. The new guidance proposes the following key points: Employers must avoid unlawful discrimination in any dress code policy Employers … Read more
Staff grievance – getting the investigation right The first question is: do you have a written grievance procedure? Within the written statement of terms and conditions that an employer is required to give to an employee, it needs to be made clear how an employee can raise a grievance, should he or she wish to … Read more
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