HR

Here are some tips for managers to challenge, inspire and motivate their employees to do their best work. Ensure employees are aware of the big… Read More »Keeping staff motivated

From 2015 men will have the right to take unpaid time off to attend two antenatal appointments. Unpaid parental leave is set to increase from… Read More »Government family-friendly proposal

The government has decided to press ahead with its plans for ‘employee-owner’ contracts despite a lack of support from either employers or employees. A consultation… Read More »Government pursues shares-for-rights scheme despite lack of support

It is important for employers to adopt and implement an attendance policy, which should aim to encourage reliable attendance among all employees. The procedure will… Read More »Attendance management best practice

Youth Contract scheme fails to ignite employer support A third of employers don’t know about it, and a third have no interest in it. That’s… Read More »Youth Scheme Fails / Apprenticeships Made Simpler

On the horizon The new National Minimum Wage rates from 1 October 2012, are as follows: An increase from £6.08 to £6.19 per hour for… Read More »Minimum Wage / Tribunal Fees

This was a case for constructive dismissal that demonstrated that employers may prevent a breach of trust and confidence by making amends for the mistreatment… Read More »Case Study – Assamoi v Spirit Pub Company (Services) Ltd

Many people were inspired by those participating in this summer’s Paralympics. Should the opportunity arise you might wish to employ a disabled person. Below are… Read More »Paralympics Legacy – checklist

With the celebrations for the summer games coming to an end, our thoughts turn to some aspects of year end planning.  For many businesses this… Read More »Preparing for Christmas – best practice

On 21 May 2012 the Government released Adrian Beecroft’s controversial “Report on Employment Law”.  The report had been commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation… Read More »The Beecroft Report