by admin | 29 Nov 2018 | Employees
Christmas in the Workplace We are approaching the end of another year and everyone is starting to plan Christmas in the workplace. More importantly, their staff Christmas party. This is also the time of year that professionals receive a high number of calls following...
by admin | 18 Oct 2018 | Employees
You may have seen this in the news last week, but Scottish employment is at an all time high and unemployment is at it’s lowest rate in 25 years. All good news for people looking for work. However, it does create a challenge for employers as there are many reports...
by admin | 5 Jul 2018 | Employees, Health & Safety, HR News, HR Support, Human Rights in the Workplace, Performance
Summer In The Workplace Here at The HR Booth, we are asked frequently over the last couple of weeks how organisations can motivate their employees during summer in the workplace. We have been enjoying record breaking weather the last couple of weeks which is to...
by Alistair Booth | 29 Jun 2018 | Blog, Employees, Engagement, HR Resources, HR Support, Policies and Procedures
It’s the Summer Holidays and that time of year when a lot of your staff are taking time off. This can be a quiet time of the year due to this. In addition, it’s important that you encourage productivity and continue to work on your business despite this....
by Alistair Booth | 1 Jun 2018 | Blog, Employees, HR Resources, HR Support, People Development, Performance, Policies and Procedures
Core Values Core values give a clear message of what your business stands for. In addition, you should make sure your employees are aware of the company values and also be aware of what they represent. It can also be effective to discuss core values, and help staff...
by Alistair Booth | 4 May 2018 | Blog, HR News, HR Support, Policies and Procedures
GDPR Guidelines The implementation of GDPR is fast approaching and we have been working closely with our clients to ensure their business fits in with GDPR compliance. The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes in to force on 25th May 2018, and it is...
by Alistair Booth | 30 Mar 2018 | Blog, HR Support, People Development, The HR Booth Updates
We have had the pleasure of introducing Ram in to our team this week as our HR support trainee. The HR Booth will support her through her university business degree. We thought this would be a perfect opportunity to find out Ram’s interests in HR and her plans...
by Alistair Booth | 23 Mar 2018 | Blog, Employees, Employment Law, HR News, Payroll
National Minimum Wage Changes The change in National Minimum Wage is quickly approaching next month. We thought it would be helpful to remind you that the National Minimum Wage changes come into effect on 1 April 2018. As a manager, it can be helpful to put a plan...
by Alistair Booth | 16 Mar 2018 | Absence, Attendance, Employees, Policies and Procedures
The summer season can be hectic with managing holiday planning in your business. This is the time of year when your staff are flying out to warmer climates. Some employees with young children may not have this opportunity. Working parents can be faced with balancing...
by Alistair Booth | 9 Mar 2018 | Blog, Employees, Engagement, HR Support, Performance
We have worked closely with our clients to drive performance in their organisation to show the value of a team meeting. It’s important that you get the best out of your employees as you face the challenges of the year ahead. As your business progresses, it’s important...
