Blog6th Feb 2024How Are Organisations Attracting and Retaining Top Talent?Attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial challenge for companies in 2024. Employee turnover rates are at an all-time high since 2020 and in today’s talent market offering a competitive salary and benefits package isn’t always enough to attract…By Katie BremnerView more
Blog2nd Feb 2024Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2024As we approach April 2024, UK businesses must turn their attention to an increasingly relevant issue – the gender pay gap. The need for accurate and timely submissions of gender pay gap data is not just a statutory requirement; it’s…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog17th Jan 2024Four HR Trends To Expect In 2024The world of HR and the workplace has undergone so many changes in recent years. Through technological advancements and shifts in cultural opinions we expect that the workplace in 2024 will continue to adapt and change. It can be easy…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog20th Dec 20232024 Employment Law Changes- Are You Prepared?After a year of change and upheaval for organisations across the UK and Ireland, we are expecting at least nine employment law changes in 2024. These changes are likely to change the employment landscape for employers and employees alike. Political…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog19th Dec 2023Calculating Holiday Pay- What Do I Need To Know?It’s that time of the year again- the time of the year to start calculating holiday pay for your employees. In theory that sounds like the most simple thing, however it can come with complications. Earlier this year we provided…View more
Blog15th Dec 2023Are You Turning Down The Heating At Work?While the cost of energy remains a concern for lots of businesses, turning down the heating, or worse, turning off the heating is not in the best interests of the business or your employees. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)…By Lee CraigView more
Blog6th Dec 2023Christmas Party HR Issues – Are you ready?As the festive season draws closer, it’s time for HR professionals and business owners across the UK to dust off the dreaded memo, put on their sternest ‘teacher voice’ and remind everyone to be on the very best of behaviour.…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog22nd Nov 2023Set Increases to NLW and NMW: The largest ever cash increase to the minimum wageNo doubt you will have already heard the announcement to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) to £11.44 per hour, amounting to an uplift of almost 10%. This comes after the Government confirmed their acceptance of the recommendations made by…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog1st Nov 2023How Can You Help Mitigate Stress in Your Workplace?Every year, the International Stress Management Association (ISMAUK) runs a campaign to raise awareness of stress around the world and improve the ways in which stress is managed in the workplace and in our personal lives. Stress is the…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog1st Sep 2023AI for business and HR-are you moving with the wave?We already know it is important to remain up to date with advances in technology to remain competitive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of the tech world, in fact it contributed £3.7 billion to the economy in 2022.…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog29th Jun 2022Are you legally obliged to provide a contract of employment?Most employers provide their employees with a contract of employment when they start with a new employer. It’s common practice across the UK and is essential to set out the expected terms of an employee’s role and their remuneration package.…By Charlotte EakinView more
Blog29th Jun 2022The Power of Inclusive Language in RecruitmentAs individuals, we all see the world through a different lens depending on our background, cultural environment, and personal experiences. This influences our judgment and assessment of others and the situations we are confronted with. Collectively, we hold beliefs and…By Ailsa SmillieView more