An occupational health check is a medical examination or assessment that is carried out to evaluate an employee’s health and fitness for work. The main purpose is to identify any health risks or potential issues that could affect the employee’s ability to perform...
Discover the latest on Carers Leave Bill, granting unpaid leave for caregivers. Legislators and advocates aim to support millions of carers across the UK, enhancing work-life balance and family welfare. Unlock the details before April 2024.
We have seen an increase in the number of queries coming from clients since returning to work after the new year break. One of the main topics we are being asked about is what to do in the event of a shortage of work. Some businesses are experiencing a downturn, or...
Answer - Here's what to do if an employee has gone AWOL Employee not turning up for work - Unauthorised absence can be deemed fair grounds for dismissal or disciplinary action, but first of all, as an employer, try and establish the reason of the unauthorised leave of...
Performance management is the process of a manager and their direct reports agreeing on a set of goals, as well as how the employee should be measured against targets. It’s key that the goals are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely). ...
If you are wondering Should Salary be Included in a job advert, you've come to the right place. Many employers are reluctant to post salary in a job description as they are concerned it may reduce their pool of talent. However, in our experience, it's the complete...
A people strategy is a business plan to attract, train, engage, grow, compensate and retain its workforce. This type of HR plan will vary depending on the size of the business, the culture and the business goals. However, the objective should be the same. To set out...
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary wage rate based on the cost of living. The rate is currently £12.60 across the UK and £13.85 in London. This is compared to the national minimum wage set by the government which is currently £11.44. According to the Living Wage...
We are excited to introduce you to our fantastic new HR Advisor, Hazel Booden. Hazel joined our HR Edinburgh team in September and since then, has been working closely with our clients and HR consultants Edinburgh. Hazel has worked in HR for over 7 years and...
An employee wellbeing strategy is a well thought out plan of action that makes your company a healthier and happier place to work. Investing in wellbeing for staff can enhance team morale, reduce sickness absence, improve communication, increase productivity and much...
All employers in the UK have a duty to prevent illegal working. This can be done by carrying out right to work checks on individuals before employing them to make sure they are permitted to work in the UK. Documents that must be checked as part of this...
When it comes to HR, many business owners often sway between deciding on outsourcing HR services or hiring an employee to take care of HR in-house. As an Human Resources Consultancy business, we are obviously biased. However, we acknowledge that outsourcing HR may not...