HR Updates
Employers onboarding checklist for new employees
Giving new employees a great onboarding experience is essential to their engagement and retention. Yet, shockingly, around 60% of businesses skip setting any goals or
Employee retention: How to STOP your best employees from leaving
In this guide we’ll delve into the reasons why seemingly happy and motivated employees might start eyeing the exit sign, and explore strategies, insights, and
Upcoming employment law changes impacting SME’s 2023 / 2024 UPDATED September 2023
2023 had looked to be the year in which major employment law changes were shaped and detail agreed. This was due to the Post Brexit
Are post-termination non-compete clauses enforceable?
It is not uncommon for standard employment contracts to have clauses regardingnon-compete, non-solicitation and non-poaching of clients or colleagues whenleaving employment. Whilst non-solicitation and non-poaching
How to manage stress related absences Q&A
When an employee’s GP signs them off work because of stress, it can be tricky for employers to know the right way of handling the
The ultimate guide to Probationary Periods
No matter how well someone comes across in an interview, or how vast their experience is, until they start working for you, you have no
Employing young people and providing work experience – everything you need to know!
At this time of year, it is not uncommon for small businesses to be approached by young people regarding either work experience or summer jobs.
How to write HR policies for SME’s
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges in attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. To thrive in this competitive
A guide to hiring your first employee
Ready to hire your first employee? What an exciting time for your business! Here is everything you need to know from recruitment to hire and
Do I need to provide ex-employees with an employment reference?
Employers are not obliged in law to provide references for employees or former employees (aside from in the financial services industry) but, if they do
How to fairly dismiss an employee in the UK
Dismissing an employee is never an easy decision, but it can be even more difficult if you don’t know how to do it fairly. In
New Statutory rates for 2023 Updates & Mistakes to Avoid!
On the 17th of November the government released the new National Minimum Wage rates (NMW) effective from 1st April 2023. The table below shows the
