HR & Employment Law Insights

When do your best ideas come to you? If you answered 'in the shower' (or something similar) then this post is for you... We were delighted to be joined by Carl Honoré on the latest episode of our podcast. We’ve compiled together the best bits of the episode into a...

It's time to meet the man behind the account, and we think he might like Football (not sure what gives it away!) 1. How long have you worked for The HR Booth? 5 months – time flies when you’re having fun!   2. What’s your job role and what does a typical day look...

Social Media is now a vital aspect of business growth. It is something that all businesses should aim to utilise correctly. But it’s not all about fancy graphics and cool videos. Effective use of social media can help attract talent to your business. It can sell your...

It was great to meet with the Fife Chamber of Commerce judges yesterday, after our nomination for the Medium Sized Business of the Year award - sponsored by Shell It was fantastic to receive some recognition from our local MP Peter Grant, you can view his letter we...

New York at Christmas time sounds like the dream!  Janine has only been with us for 3 months so let's get to know her better:   1. How long have you worked for The HR Booth? I have worked at The HR Booth for 3 months (at the end of April).   2. What’s your...

Victimisation in the Workplace refers to any unfair treatment towards an employee based on factors such as race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. There are forms of mistreatment such as...

Our good friend at Blackadders recently held an Ask The Expert session. Sharon, one of our HR Consultants, attended this session and has reported back on some of the key points made, which you can read below. Overtime Should it be paid to everyone at every level?...

Did you know that "John" is the most said word in The HR Booth office? (When we're asking for John's help!) John will be celebrating his six year anniversary with The HR Booth come July this year, so let's get to know him better:   1. How long have you worked for...

Compassionate Leave is a form of leave that employees are entitled to, allowing them to take time away from work to focus on urgent personal matters, often relating to the health of a close friend or family member. This form of leave provides employees with the...

Have you ever wondered where The HR Booth's name came from? Well now you do! In the latest Meet The Team feature, we caught up with Alistair to talk about how The HR Booth became the business we are today, and what Alistair's day-to-day role is like. Have a read...

Hybrid Working – The Ultimate Guide for Employers and Managers What is Hybrid Working? The modern day workplace now requires to have a hybrid working plan in place. Hybrid working is a flexible working arrangement between employer and employee, providing the employee...

Several amendments to employment legislation will be implemented starting on 6 April 2024. These adjustments are applicable to England, Scotland, and Wales; however, they do not extend to Northern Ireland, as employment law in this region is devolved. Changes to...