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Social Media Policy: The Essential Guide for Your Business

Social Media Policy: The Essential Guide for Your Business

In today’s digital world, social media plays a significant role in business communication. While it offers many opportunities for brand growth, it also brings risks that could impact your company’s reputation and security. A well-crafted social media policy helps to...

Internal Recruitment: A Complete Guide to Hiring From Within

Internal Recruitment: A Complete Guide to Hiring From Within

Securing the right talent for a role is essential for business success. However, with rising costs, many employers are exploring alternative ways to identify and place the right people in the right roles without the expense of a full-scale recruitment campaign....

Can Salary Sacrifice Help with Employer NI Increases?

Can Salary Sacrifice Help with Employer NI Increases?

With the upcoming increase in employer National Insurance contributions, many businesses are exploring ways to manage costs while continuing to support their workforce effectively. One potential solution that’s gaining attention is salary sacrifice. However, can this...

Will Trumps EDI plans Impact UK Workplace?

Will Trumps EDI plans Impact UK Workplace?

Since Trumps first day in the office, he has already taken the decision to roll back on transgender protections and stop federal EDI programmes. US companies such as META, McDonald's, and Amazon have already shared their plans on pulling back on their DEI initiatives....

Adverse Weather: Bracing the Storm in the Workplace

Adverse Weather: Bracing the Storm in the Workplace

The Met Office warned yesterday that adverse weather, Storm Eowyn is on its way and will be bringing hurricane force winds of up to 100mph along with it. Red and Amber warnings have been issued and the public have been advised to stay indoors. They have also been...

Making Staff Redundant? Here are Mistakes to Avoid

Making Staff Redundant? Here are Mistakes to Avoid

Making staff redundant is never an easy task, but it’s a necessary step some businesses must take during challenging times. However, mishandling redundancies can lead to costly mistakes, legal repercussions, and damage to your company’s reputation. In this article,...

Redundancy Selection Criteria: Ask The Expert

Redundancy Selection Criteria: Ask The Expert

Redundancy can be a challenging process for any organisation. It requires careful planning, fairness, and compliance with employment laws. As part of our Ask the Expert series, we turn to Claire, our experienced HR Consultant, to address key questions on redundancy...

Management Training Costs at The HR Booth

Management Training Costs at The HR Booth

Management training has risen to the top of many business agendas in recent years with businesses facing challenges such as remote team management, employee engagement, and a competitive labour market. Employers are focusing more time on investing in leadership...

The Big Stay: How Stability is Redefining the Workplace

The Big Stay: How Stability is Redefining the Workplace

As we step into 2025, a notable trend is emerging in the workforce: The Big Stay. This phenomenon represents a significant shift in workplace dynamics, marking the end of the relentless job-hopping era that characterised the aftermath of the Great Resignation....

Employers National Insurance Increase: What You Need to Know

Employers National Insurance Increase: What You Need to Know

Employer National Insurance increase is placing significant financial strain on UK businesses, prompting many to seek ways to manage rising costs while maintaining profitability. A survey by the British Chamber of Commerce of 5,000 businesses revealed that tax...