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Suicide, Safety & Accountability
Suicide, Safety & Accountability:Why Employers Must Pay Attention At DOHR, we believe that mental health should be treated with the same seriousness and structure as any other workplace risk. All our HR Advisors are trained Mental Health First Aiders, and we are acutely aware of how the conversation around mental health is evolving, but also…
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Recruiting on a budget
The recruitment world is shifting here in the UK. Speak to most recruitment agencies or in-house recruitment specialists and they will tell you that the number of vacancies is down and the number of applicants is up. We have had a number of clients liquidate their businesses in the past 6 months, making all staff…
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Health and Safety in 2025 and Beyond
Health and Safety of workers must be a priority for all employers. Yes, it may mean a slightly slower pick rate, but it will also mean less injury and tribunal claims, decreased sickness absence and a better reputation. That leads to easier recruitment and retention. That has a positive impact on the bottom line. As…
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How does the budget affect my business?
How do the budget and the Employment Rights Bill impact my business? The budget, together with the recent announcements regarding the Employment Rights Bill are causing significant concern for employers in small businesses. Over the past few years, the cost of doing business generally has been increasing due to Covid, Brexit, the War in Ukraine…
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Mindfulness, Useful or just a trend?
Mindfulness has been recognised to be helpful to employees within the workplace for several years, and there are now numerous studies that support the benefits of mindfulness within the workplace. But, as with anything new, there are questions which employers have. In this article, I will be answering some of the most common questions employers…
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Flexible Stats
As we navigate the evolving landscape of the UK job market, there’s a clear trend that’s impossible to ignore: flexibility is no longer just a perk, it’s a necessity. Recent data from Flexa, as reported by Personnel today has revealed some eye-opening trends that highlight why adapting to this new norm is crucial for our…
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A Sick ‘Note’ Rant
If you have the right antennae on, then you soon begin to see the HR side to many of the stories hitting the news. You begin to form opinions, shift your behaviour, change your mindset, or after informed consideration, ignore it as it doesn’t impact you. The item which has got my attention in the…
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What do National Unemployment Statistics have to do with my Business?
Well everything, if you are trying to recruit. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) this week have released figures which show that 9.2 million people of working age are not in work and are not looking for work. While I appreciate that it is their right to lead their lives the way they want to,…
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New Rights for New Fathers
Imagine it, the excitement of a new born baby followed by long days and sleepless nights. For many new and expectant parents, especially the dads, concerns about work sometime prevent them enjoying the special early days of fatherhood. While they may be granted leave, it is often at statutory pay and this can prevent dad’s…
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HR Changes in 2024
In December, over 50 people attended our webinar helping business owners to plan for the people changes happening in 2024. Did you know, there are 3 key reasons why your HR policies and practices may need to change in 2024? 1 – changes to legislation 2 – changes to regulations and best practice guidelines 3…
