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Exit Interviews: The Importance of Turning Departures into Insights
By Hayley White •
In any organisation, employee turnover is inevitable. While the loss of a team member can be challenging, it also provides a unique opportunity for growth ...
Navigating the Hybrid Work Model: Tips for Business Owners
By Hayley White •
The hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work, has become increasingly popular among UK businesses. This flexible approach offers numerous benefits but also presents ...
How Employers Can Effectively Use Keeping In Touch Days (KIT)
By Hayley White •
Keeping in touch (KIT) days are a valuable tool that helps maintain engagement with employees who are on maternity, paternity, adoption, or shared parental leave. ...
Upcoming: New Rules on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
By Hayley White •
As of April 2024, there have been ongoing discussions and legislative developments aimed at tackling sexual harassment in the workplace in the UK. Here’s a ...
Breastfeeding at Work: What Employers Must Do
By Hayley White •
Welcoming new mothers back to work involves more than just a "welcome back" email - there's a legal and moral obligation to support breastfeeding mothers. ...
Understanding Employment Contracts: A Simple Guide
By Hayley White •
Employment law provides a framework that governs the rights and duties between employers and workers. Here are some key aspects regarding employment contracts and HR-related ...
Understanding the Upcoming Carers’ Leave Policy: A Guide for Business Owners
By Hayley White •
In an effort to support employees with caregiving responsibilities, the UK government has announced plans to introduce a new Carers' Leave policy – this is ...
What to consider when you are hiring your first employee…
By Hayley White •
When it comes to hiring your first employee there are specific steps and legalities you’ll need to consider. Let’s dive into a guide on how ...
What can Employers do about Stress in the Workplace?
By Hayley White •
Stress in the workplace. In the hustle and bustle of the modern working world, stress has become an increasingly prevalent issue, impacting both employees and ...
The Importance of Checking Right to Work in the UK
By Hayley White •
In an increasingly globalised world, the United Kingdom has emerged as a hub for talent and opportunities. Whether you are a native or an international ...
Harnessing the Power of a HR Information System
By Hayley White •
Hey there! So, let's talk about why companies should totally jump on the bandwagon and use a HR Information System (HRIS). Trust me, it's a ...
HR Outsource: Unleash Your Inner Superhero and Escape the HR Admin Abyss!
By Hayley White •
Hey there, busy business folks and office warriors! Are you tired of drowning in the never-ending sea of HR paperwork and administrative tasks? Fear not, ...
The boring subject of employee privacy policies
By Hayley White •
Ah, employee privacy policies. The bane of every HR admin’s existence. You’d think that after all these years, we’d have figured out how to write ...
Neonatal Care Bill – what you need to know
By Hayley White •
As a mum to a baby boy who was born both 7 weeks’ early and poorly (he's doing great now!), I have been following with ...
Job Descriptions: Yay or Nay?
By Hayley White •
Job descriptions are an essential tool for organisations and job seekers alike. They outline the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of a particular job, and provide ...
Onboarding New Employees Efficiently, Effectively and Enthusiastically!
By Hayley White •
(This blog was originally published in February 2021 in the Business Bulletin) Introducing new employees to your business is a key part of the hiring ...
How Does My HR Admin Service Work?
By Hayley White •
Once you’ve recognised that you need some help with your HR admin, but don’t want to hire an entire department to manage it for you, ...
How To Leave Work At The Front Door… When You’re Working From Home
By Hayley White •
2020 has seen more people than ever work from home; from their home offices, kitchen tables, sofas and even in some cases from their sheds! ...
Are Your Existing Clients Helping You Attract New Ones?
By Hayley White •
Clever marketing and advertisements have a lot to answer for, but as consumers become more savvy to new ad techniques and sponsored content, they also ...
Part Time Employee or Virtual Assistant: Which Is Right For You?
By Hayley White •
The use of Virtual Assistants (VAs) by business owners, entrepreneurs and the self-employed is growing. Research work by Gartner Inc indicates that by 2021, 25% ...
HR Admin: Why You Need To Outsource Yours
By Hayley White •
The world of work has changed a lot recently and this period of turmoil for people both professionally and personally is far from over just ...