There have been several rulings earlier this year so we thought it would be a useful time to just remind ourselves of the current position… ( Read More )
E-Cigarettes in the Workplace
Section 1 of the Health Act 2006 defines “smoking” as “smoking tobacco or anything which contains tobacco, or smoking any other substance”, and states that… ( Read More )
Effective Employee Recognition Schemes
An effective employee recognition scheme is simple, immediate, and must be equally powerful for both the organisation and its employees. As such there are some… ( Read More )
What does Brexit mean for Employment Law in the UK?
Many people are concerned as to what extend the decision to leave the EU will impact on employment law. The simple truth of the matter… ( Read More )
Create Effective Job Description to help increase Productivity and Reduce
They may only be a small piece in a much larger HR jigsaw but having an effective Job Description (JD) in place is of the key… ( Read More )
Is Flexible Working good for Business?
Many people think of flexible working as simply being able to choose your own working hours. However, flexible working can take many forms including flexitime,… ( Read More )
Is Outsourcing my HR Requirements a Good Idea?
Many employers consider outsourcing their HR requirements as a way of saving money compared to the cost of employing internal staff. Outsourcing your HR can… ( Read More )
Key HR Elements to Reduce Risk
According to a recent survey of 400 solicitors around the country (*), Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME’s) seeking legal advice state the following as… ( Read More )
When does a Contract of Employment Start?
We have been asked on many occasions to provide HR advice around recruitment and contracts of employment. On one such occasion, a company had withdrawn… ( Read More )
Increase Employee Engagement to Improve Your Business
Effective Human Resources (HR) practice can make significant improvements to your business. One aspect where HR can help make such improvements is in the areas… ( Read More )