by matt | Mar 7, 2025 | Blog
The first day at a new job is more than just an introduction—it sets the tone for an employee’s entire journey with your company Yet, too many businesses reduce onboarding to a policy handbook and an intranet link, leaving new hires to navigate their first day alone....
by matt | Mar 5, 2025 | Blog
Employee appraisals are often seen as a routine HR process—something to tick off the list. But when designed properly, they can be a powerful tool to drive business success. The key? Ensuring appraisals are not just about performance metrics but also about how...
by matt | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog
As the year-end approaches, many employees find themselves with unused holiday leave. The question for employers is: should you allow carryover or enforce a ‘use it or lose it’ policy? A strict ‘use it or lose it’ rule encourages employees to take regular breaks,...
by matt | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog
All businesses large and small should be aware of the changes to the employment law in relation to the rights of an employee when they can claim unfair dismissal. Until the law was changed, and unless you had a protective characteristic, you couldn’t claim unfair...
by matt | Feb 13, 2025 | Blog
As we move into 2025, AI continues to reshape the HR landscape. From streamlining recruitment to automating compliance tasks, its capabilities are undeniable. However, while AI can enhance efficiency, it should never replace the human element that defines effective...
by matt | Jan 28, 2025 | Blog
The Labour government have made big changes as to how people are paid when they’re all sick in the UK. At the moment for the first 3 days you don’t get paid, and then you get statutory sick pay. This is the case unless your company has a company sick pay...
