The Importance of Keeping Notes
One of the biggest problems you will have with solving a sticky workplace issue is determining who said what. By keeping notes after a verbal conversation, you can make your…
Dealing with long COVID absences
You may have some staff absences with Covid-related illnesses. What are your obligations if an employee is suffering with long Covid? According to the NHS, around 60,000 are still experiencing…
The Job Support Scheme
TheĀ UK Government designed the Job Support SchemeĀ (JSS) to replace the furlough scheme when it ends on 31 October 2020. Originally, the JSS would provide support for employee pay, provided the…
HR: The Return On Investment
What is the value of HR? Is it a cost or a benefit to our business?” Some managers and business leaders feel that HR is an obstacle and question the…
Do you suck as a manager?
Everyone goes into management thinking that they will do a good job of it. But we’ve all known managers that, frankly, suck. Why? What is it that separates good managers…
Equal Opportunities
Employers always describe themselves as an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, but does that reflect reality? Are we doing enough to ensure equal opportunities exist? In this video, our Employee Relations Partner…
Is Banter Healthy or Toxic?
Is workplace banter a sign of a vibrant and healthy work environment? Or is it a symptom of something more toxic? When does banter become bullying? Check out this video…
Furlough Scheme Update – June 2020
Watch our video from Jim on the update to the furlough scheme as of June 2020. Find out about key dates and changes to the amounts you can reclaim from…
Coronavirus: Advice for Employers
This article has been updated to reflect the current situation with furlough deadlines and returning to work. There have been some important updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (others…
Brexit contingency plans
We took part in a great discussion at the Penny Hill Park Hotel in Bagshot this morning. We talked about what contingency plans small businesses should be making for Brexit…