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Posted on July 30, 2015 (July 2, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

Discussing a pay rise can make for a pretty tricky conversation, whether you’re the one doing the asking or you’re the one being asked. In fact, recent research shows that British people actually dread it more than any other conversation, including breaking up with a partner! Well, that’s what this article…

David Cameron and the 19.1% hot potato

Posted on July 16, 2015 (July 2, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

It just seems like it’s one HR hot potato after another right now! On Tuesday, David Cameron announced plans to bring forward a rule that will mean that companies with more than 250 staff will have to disclose the pay gap between their male and female employees. As things currently stand, for full and part-time…

What’s the difference between them?

Posted on May 5, 2015 (July 2, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

The general election is approaching and no doubt you’ve all decided which way you are going to vote, but if you haven’t and are inclined to vote dependant on key employment aspects (some of you may be sad enough to do so!) then see below in respect of the three main political parties: Pay…

Stop Press ………

Posted on November 9, 2014 (July 2, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

It’s been an absolutely fantastic year here at DOHR (so far) and on Friday, some fantastic ‘icing on the cake’ type news reached us at the office… …we’ve been shortlisted for the “HR Consultancy of the Year” award by a panel of 12 expert judges! The “HR Distinction Awards” that takes place next February at the ICC…

Food for thought…..

Posted on October 9, 2014 (July 2, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

As an HR practice, we never know what questions and problems our clients are going to call us with, but some this week have been entertaining, thought provoking and quite interesting to answer. I promise, these are genuine....... Our employees complained about the date of our Xmas party, so we changed it and in doing…

Would YOU ask your employees to do this..?

Posted on October 8, 2014 (July 2, 2021) by Donna Obstfeld

How would you feel if you were ushered to the toilet and ordered to urinate on demand? What if you had to wait for 3 hours, outside the loo, drinking liquids because you just couldn’t go? Would you feel safe working with a colleague who came in reeking of last night’s party? Drug screening companies…

Do Your School’s HR Policies Need Updating?

Posted on April 28, 2014 (August 4, 2022) by Donna Obstfeld

The new financial year is the time to think about budgets and spending plans. April is also the time when new legislation affecting the way you manage your staff often comes into effect along with new guidelines and new rules from a variety of other sources. Many such changes will affect your school’s HR policies.…

How To Help Your Teaching Assistants Support Your School

Posted on March 28, 2014 (August 1, 2022) by Donna Obstfeld

Most teachers and head teachers will agree that teaching assistants do a great job, but can you help your teaching assistants to become even more valuable to your school? Thinking about the contributions of teaching assistants in the context of your HR strategy will help you to find ways to enable your teaching assistants to…

What Should You Include In Your Business Development Manager’s Job Description?

Posted on February 14, 2014 (August 1, 2022) by Donna Obstfeld

The role of the business development manager (BDM) in schools is changing. Whether you already have a BDM, or are thinking of hiring one, here are three questions to consider when creating or updating the BDM’s job description. With Whom Will Your BDM Interact? Thinking about the people with whom your BDM will interact will…