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Expansion of Job Support Scheme

Expansion of Job Support Scheme

The Chancellor’s update on Friday outlined temporary support to businesses whose premises have been legally required to close due to covid-19 restrictions. In addition, this includes the expansion of Job Support Scheme. Under this expansion, affected businesses will...

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How to Make Redundancies Part 3

How to Make Redundancies Part 3

You might be thinking about making redundancies in your organisation. Despite Covid-19 and the impact this is having on the economy, you must still comply with UK employment legislation when making staff redundant. We have recently shared details with you on how to...

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Developing Young Workforce

Developing Young Workforce

Our social conscience is something that is very important in our business. We are passionate about the social impact we make. As a small business we don’t have the financial resources to help worthwhile causes as much as we’d like. In addition, we try to help in other...

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Flexible Furlough Scheme

Flexible Furlough Scheme

Flexible furlough scheme grants extended till October. Learn key changes, eligibility, and steps to navigate the evolving scheme.

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What is a Cycle to Work Scheme?

What is a Cycle to Work Scheme?

The cycle to work scheme can be a great way for you to encourage your team to work in a healthier way. Since lockdown began, more and more people have been taking up cycling. Furthermore, as lockdown restrictions start to lift and people return to work, there’s a...

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HR Covid-19 Resources Toolkit

HR Covid-19 Resources Toolkit

Get expert support for your business challenges with the Covid-19 Resources Toolkit. Tailored solutions, flexible options, and HR advice available. Your success is our priority.

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General Guidance for All Workplaces

General Guidance for All Workplaces

Last week, we shared general guidance on how to recall employees back from furlough. We are seeing more and more businesses do this. In addition, in Scotland we know lockdown restrictions will be in place for at least another 3 weeks, businesses are making plans to...

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Redundancy Consultation

Redundancy Consultation

In the previous article we discussed how to make redundancies, and today we are looking at a Redundancy Consultation in more depth. If you are at this stage, you've decided that terminating jobs is your only option. You will have also sent out your redundancy plan,...

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What Does Your Exit Strategy Look Like?

What Does Your Exit Strategy Look Like?

Over the past few weeks, you will have been considering various options within your business. We all want to know what the government’s exit strategy for lockdown looks like, as this will help determine some of the decisions you need to make. The focus for business...

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Furlough and Training

Furlough and Training

Maximize furlough downtime by investing in employee training. Explore webinars and eLearning for skill enhancement. Join us online to stay ahead in HR practices and compliance.

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Coronavirus Workplace Guidelines

Coronavirus Workplace Guidelines

The Coronavirus has been a massive concern for all of us since we were made aware of the first cases back in January. The sad news that a British person who was a passenger on The Diamond Princess ship died in Japan today, has reinforced the severity of the illness....

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What is the Good Work Plan?

What is the Good Work Plan?

One of our most frequently asked question this month is, what is the good work plan? so we thought we would give you a quick overview. In December 2018, the government published its Good Work Plan. This is designed to implement the proposals made in the 2017 Taylor...

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What Makes Someone An Engaging Leader?

What Makes Someone An Engaging Leader?

Leadership and Engagement - why is this important? What are you doing to develop your managers? Are they representing leadership from the front? Gallup have conducted research into employee engagement over 30 years. Gallup's Q12 survey is also considered the most...

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How to avoid discrimination in recruitment

How to avoid discrimination in recruitment

On the third day of Christmas, my manager said to me… I don’t want to hire those 3 French hens This statement has got discrimination written all over it! This manager doesn't want to hire someone because they're female (or at least that's what the local Fifers' refer...

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What is Occupational Health?

What is Occupational Health?

Occupational Health looks at the relationship between the workplace and health. Furthermore, this also focuses on the individual concerned as a patient and an employee. As part of our occupational health Glasgow, Fife and Scotland service, we can support you to help...

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Working From Home by Ben Hugh

Working From Home by Ben Hugh

Whether you call it teleworking, telecommuting, or remote work, working from home is a growing alternative for businesses. However, why are some employees and employers opting for work-from-home arrangements?. What are the advantages? What are some of the job you can...

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Overcoming Period Stigma in the Workplace

Overcoming Period Stigma in the Workplace

Period has been a Taboo word since the beginning of time. In addition, no one wants to or feels comfortable to talk about it. Organisations such as Developing People Globally are opening up the conversation to break down the taboo and tackle period stigma in the...

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