HR Updates
Recruitment and criminal convictions
Overview This aim of this guidance is to support you in considering when to ask about criminal records if you currently ask for them as
How to write a job description
When recruiting, getting the job advert and job description right is a crucial element in not only finding the right candidate, but making sure they
How to manage high levels of absence
Employee short term absences can be a pain for employers, especially if one particular employee is a repeat offender and keeps calling in sick. This
Kickstart Scheme – Current Vacancies
Harwood HR is the Kickstart Gateway organisation for the following companies and positions. Kickstart roles are available to young people aged 16 -24 years old
Should I allow my employees to work abroad?
Remote working was a necessity for many businesses during the Pandemic, and now that offices are opening again, employers have seen the benefits of moving
Right to Work Checks on EU Nationals from 1st July 2021
All below information has been cited from the UK Government website. As of the 1st of July 2021, the right to work check that employers
COVID-19 Isolation Rules and Sick Pay Requirements
As we enter the next phase of COVID-19, with restrictions relaxed and cases rising, we are already starting to see issues for employers, with increasing
Kickstart Scheme – Auto-Enrolment Pension Advice
Since February 2018, all employers must provide a pension scheme for their employee’s, even if a company only has one employee. This also applies to
Reopening your business after lockdown: FAQ’s
Many businesses across England are now in the process of or looking forward to reopening as the lockdown begins to ease. Employers will be questioning
What can employers do to support employees who are observing Ramadan?
Dates Ramadan is observed 2021: 12/13th April – 12/13th May 2021 During the month of Ramadan, many Muslims will fast each day between sunrise and
Insisting my employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 – is it legal?
The current NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme offers a free vaccine to everyone in the UK. With around 2/3 of adults in the country now having
Kickstart Scheme vs Apprenticeships – which is best for your business?
The Kickstart Scheme was introduced in mid-2020 with the intention of creating job placements for 16-24 year olds who are deemed to be at risk
