Why Your Company Needs a Code of Conduct and What It Should Contain.
The code of conduct is a document that provides guidelines on acceptable behaviour that individuals at work should adopt on a day to day basis. It is important for businesses to have a code of conduct in place as it gives your employees a formal structure to follow. It keeps everything right and ensures your […]
Employment Law – Is Long Covid Classed As a Disability?
The Employment Tribunal (ET) has held that an employee who had COVID 19 at the time of dismissal was not disabled within the meaning of the Equality Act (EA) 2010. This contrasts to prior ET decisions which had found that employees suffering with long COVID were disabled and thus protected under the Act. Mrs Quinn had been employed […]
What To Consider When Appointing An HR Consultant For Your Business
Are you considering hiring an external HR or People Consultant to support your business? Before making this important decision, it’s essential to note some important points to ensure you’re making the right choice. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process and provide insight into selecting the right HR consultant for your needs. What […]
Hybrid Working: How to Build and Maintain your Company Culture
With the easing of lockdown restrictions, companies have had to incorporate hybrid working into their workplace. Hybrid working means that employees will work both remotely and in the office, and as would be expected, this can be challenging to manage. Companies need to continue to build their culture when employees are working in this way. […]
What is an HR health check and Why Does Your Company Need It?
Just as you would take yourself for a health check, the same applies to your people function. An HR health check will provide you with an audit of your current HR systems and documents and provides valuable feedback on any areas that may require improvement. It involves an assessment to ensure your company meets legal […]
Hiring and Retaining the Right People for Your Startup
Recruitment is an exciting prospect for every start up business that’s reached the point of needing additional hands on deck. But, if you’ve spoken to other business owners who’ve already been there, it’s likely they’ve told you how challenging it is to attract and to retain the right people for your business. Working for a […]
Is Blind Recruitment Right for your Business
What is Blind Recruitment? When you hear ‘blind recruitment’, the first thing that comes to mind may be a blindfolded person trying to make a choice from many options but is that how it really is? As the world we live in gradually (and thankfully) moves slowly towards being a fairer society for all, […]