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Continuous Professional Development: How to Unlock Success

Continuous Professional Development: How to Unlock Success

In today's dynamic and ever-evolving workplace landscape, the concept of continuous professional development (CPD) stands as a cornerstone for both your personal and organisational growth. At the heart of every successful enterprise lies a workforce committed to...

Leap Year: Understanding Pay & Holiday Entitlements

Leap Year: Understanding Pay & Holiday Entitlements

Every four years, we experience the rare occurrence known as a leap year, adding an extra day to our calendar. But amidst the excitement of this calendrical anomaly, questions arise, particularly in the realm of employment: Does a leap year entitle employees to an...

Meet The Team: Kaitlin

Meet The Team: Kaitlin

Welcome to our Meet The Team feature. We caught up with Kaitlin to find out more about her role at The HR Booth, what a typical day looks like and who's job she job swap with for 24 hours​. How long have you worked for The HR Booth? I have been working for The HR...

TUPE: A Comprehensive Guide

TUPE: A Comprehensive Guide

In the dynamic landscape of business, mergers, acquisitions, and outsourcing have become commonplace strategies for growth and restructuring. However, amidst the excitement of expansion and transformation, employers and employees alike are faced with the complexities...

How do I calculate holiday entitlement for Part-time workers?

How do I calculate holiday entitlement for Part-time workers?

Calculating annual leave entitlement for part time-workers can be confusing when you have lots of staff all working irregular hours. However, it's important you put everything in place to ensure you get it right as making an error can be off-putting for a new worker....

When does overtime have to be included in holiday pay?

When does overtime have to be included in holiday pay?

Updated: February 2024Does overtime have to be included in holiday pay? This question on working overtime and holiday pay is something that we've been asked a lot recently. As an employer, it's crucial that you get it right when calculating holiday pay. The statutory...

Meet The Team: Claire

Meet The Team: Claire

Welcome to our Meet The Team feature. This week, we spoke to Claire, one of our HR Consultants here at The HR Booth. Claire is a great team member, so why not have a read to find out more about her. How long have you worked for The HR Booth? I have worked at The HR...

Holidays in the Workplace – eBook

Holidays in the Workplace – eBook

Holidays in the Workplace are an important employee right but they can create issues at times. Yes, it may only be February, but we're all looking ahead to our Summer holidays... right? With holidays comes time off work, and this can sometimes create complications for...

Workplace Relationships: Establishing Clear Rules for Harmony

Workplace Relationships: Establishing Clear Rules for Harmony

Building relationships in the workplace is as inevitable as Cupid’s arrow finding its mark. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, a time dedicated to love and connections, it’s essential to reflect on how we navigate relationships in our professional lives. Whether it’s...

Meet The Team: Laura

Meet The Team: Laura

This week, we spoke to Laura, who is our HR & Recruitment Administrator. But did you know Laura started as an apprentice with us? Laura began her journey at The HR Booth as Administrative Assistant Modern Apprentice, and within a year she took on a permanent full...

Navigating Sick Days: Supporting Your Team and Your Business

Navigating Sick Days: Supporting Your Team and Your Business

Sick days are a part of professional life. It is something that all employers and employees will experience at some point. How we handle them can significantly impact both our team’s wellbeing and or business’s productivity. Today is National Sickie Day, and this blog...

Apprenticeships and Higher Education: Bridging the Gap

Apprenticeships and Higher Education: Bridging the Gap

As the latest season of the TV show ‘The Apprentice’ kicked off last week, it seems that we are once again gripped by ‘Apprentice Fever’. However, beyond the boardroom drama and witty one-liners from Lord Sugar, there’s a much broader conversation about...