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Total Reward
At a time when Companies are still struggling to provide pay increases for employees, what are the alternatives to ensure engagement and retention of talent within the business. For many people, choosing an employer, going to work and performing at the highest possible standards is not just about how much they get paid. Pay is…
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“Yes you can” vs “No you can’t”
Is your business a “Yes you can” or do you suffer from “No you can’t”? As an HR support specialist, I never know what is going to happen when I pick up the phone. In the past week, we have had three potential clients contact us for support with HR issues: Employee in probation period, not…
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Mum vs. Dad
We all know that mum is entitled to maternity leave and pay, and that (if we are truthful with ourselves) in the past potential employers have chosen male over female applicants so as to avoid having to cope with maternity rights. Now the game changes. New Dads are entitled to up to six months paternity leave…
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Mediation – like ‘the cloud’ it’s an unstoppable new way of doing things
It’s being ‘pushed’ hard by the government and seems to be growing in popularity anyway. So, why is this? Take a moment to think how your business or organisation could benefit from mediation in the workplace, from boardroom to shop floor. What’s the problem with disciplinary, grievance and tribunal procedures etc? It’s the time they…
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Will the Olympics sink your business?
With only 494 days until the start of the Olympics, have you started planning to protect your business? Having the Olympics in London in 2012 has given many businesses an opportunity for growth they would not otherwise have had. However, if your business is based in or around any of the Olympic sites, will you…
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Can I fire a poor performer?
I have had several calls recently from potential clients looking for help managing poor performers. One of my first questions is always “Do you have a documented policy”? “Have you ever told the person they are not performing to the standards you expect”? In most cases, managers deal with poor performance in one of two…
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Parents can save tax if they sign up for Childcare Vouchers before April
Childcare vouchers are a Government initiative aimed at helping working parents with children up to the age of 15. Each parent can receive up to £243 per month in childcare vouchers from their employer and this is free from tax and National Insurance. Most childcare vouchers are provided through salary sacrifice, which means parents receive…
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Does your sick pay policy have a purpose?
Do employers pay sick pay because: a) They have tob) They feel it is the right thing to doc) They want staff to feel supported and valuedd) They want employees back to work quickly The answer is that each employer will make sick pay payments for different reasons depending on the culture of the business,…