HR has been through many changes over the years, but I do believe it is currently experiencing a seismic shift. In part this is due to covid and Brexit, but in part it is also due to changes in Politics, Economics, Society, Technology, Legal and Environmental (PESTLE) factors. I was using the chart above in […]
This time of year, we find many of our clients want to take the opportunity to appraise staff. Of course there is no hard and fast rule as to when to do this and some companies will link appraisals to the financial year end, the end of the calendar year or the employee’s anniversary with […]
Business continuity, disaster recovery, whatever you call it, it has to happen. 2011 saw many disruptions to businesses both here in the UK and abroad. How prepared were the businesses, how did they recover and could you do the same? Do you take the view that it will never happen to us and then bury […]
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 […]
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, […]
Although we like to think it is a thing of the past, clients still tell me that they are scared to employ young females in case they get pregnant. They don’t want the upheaval or the costs associated with maternity leave such as finding and training temporary staff or loosing key skills and knowledge. However, […]
I am starting 2011 with some goals. I have a list of 100 accountancy practices who offer payroll services to their clients and therefore have clients who are employers. My goals are: • to have spoken to all 100 practices by the end of March • to have established a relationship with at least 50% […]
After last weeks 60 seconds, I thought I would spare you the agony of another song, but I did want to pick up on the message from last week which was about planning for bad weather, being flexible with your workforce and ensuring you have documented HR policies so that there is consistency and clarity […]
Christmas coming, are you listening Here’s a warning, snow is glistening A beautiful sight Office party tonight Working in a winter wonderland Annual leave is a coming Short staffed is a looming With holidays and winter colds Working in a winter wonderland If you plan ahead for the closedown Enable staff to work from home […]
From time to time, BNI members get the opportunity to talk for 60 seconds about another members business. This week, the lovely Paul Abbot of Coraff Carpets presented my 60 seconds and I thought I would share it with you ……………. How does Donna make the work place a better place to be? Firstly she […]
