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. You can use...
Core HR Values Core HR 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...
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...
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 for the...
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...
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...
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...
The recruitment process can be very time consuming when you have the perfect candidate in mind. Being able to reduce the time it takes to find the right person can be an advantage to you and your business. A telephone interview can be the perfect solution. The...
What is an HR plan and do I need one for my business? It’s hard to believe that we are now into the New Year already. I hope all the plans you put into place at the end of 2017 are on target. This is unlike a new year’s resolution which only lasts a few weeks. As a...
Experience the warmth of the season with The HR Booth. Embrace the spirit of giving as we support Fife Gingerbread, Social Bite, and The Ann Edgar Charitable Trust. Access our festive opening hours and out of hours HR support for the Christmas and New Year period.
What is a bad employer? What is a bad employer? We have found the perfect example! Breaking nearly all of the HR working directives, failing to observe health and safety, and forcing long and inhumane working conditions on his staff, could this person be the worst...
With winter just around the corner, you may want to think about how this can affect your business. This can be a good time to consider employee rights in winter to ensure the colder months run smoothly. Adverse Weather and Employee Rights in Winter It can be helpful...