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The aftermath of COVID-19 brought a wave of change and adaptation for businesses. As the UK labour market fluctuated, vacancies hit record highs in what became known as The Great Resignation – a period of high job turnover and employee job-hopping. Now, as we continue to move towards a new normal, the landscape shifts again.
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Educational Guide
Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. With the recent introduction of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, you could see a flurry of flexible working requests. This guide to flexible working talks you through everything you need to know at a top level. What is flexible working?
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Read MoreEmployee Engagement
Your team is your greatest asset. As a business owner, ensuring they stay engaged, motivated and committed is your top priority. But what if one of your star players starts to fade—becoming unusually quiet in team meetings, only chiming in when nudged or missing critical deadlines? They might be ‘quiet quitting’ – and this subtle
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Download the PDF version of this newsletter here How flexible is your business – and how can we help? Flexible working gives employees the power to choose where, how and when they carry out their work. It empowers them to take charge of their work-life balance and shape their career around personal commitments. It goes
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Read MoreHR in your business
As HR professionals and business owners, we’re constantly seeking ways to reclaim precious time and focus on what truly matters – our people, our culture and the growth of our business. However, when we’re juggling numerous responsibilities and burdened with HR admin, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stretched thin. That’s why I’m keen to
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Read MoreEducational Guide
Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. Think of a handbook as your company’s go-to manual – it is the cornerstone of your workplace resources, containing all the vital information and guiding principles of your business in one central resource. A great company handbook facilitates clear communication, ensures a
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Read MoreDiversity, Equality & Inclusion
The CIPD estimates that 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent in some way, representing a significant proportion of any workforce. Businesses must consider neurodiversity as an essential part of their ED&I strategy and their people management approach. Yet, for some businesses, neuroinclusion can be bewildering and even overwhelming. The fear of getting things wrong and
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Download the PDF version of this newsletter here Why you should have a company handbook and how we can help Think of a handbook as your company’s go-to manual – it is the cornerstone of your workplace resources, containing all the vital information and guiding principles of your business in one central resource. Here are
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Read MoreMenopause
Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. *Please note that while we use the term ‘woman’ and ‘women’ in this guide, we also recognise that transgender, non-binary and intersex employees may experience menopause and require support and flexibility appropriate to their needs. Menopause is a natural part of the
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Read MoreDiversity, Equality & Inclusion
While most of us have heard the term ‘unconscious bias’, it’s easy to dismiss it as something that affects others and not us. The reality is that unconscious bias affects everyone to some degree. Described as a ‘hidden flaw’, evidence suggests that, regardless of our role or position at work, everyone can think in a
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Everything you need to know about menopause in the workplace Experiencing menopause at work can be challenging for a number of reasons, and the physiological and psychological symptoms of menopause can vary greatly from person to person. While menopause isn’t explicitly a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2020, a recent landmark employment tribunal case
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Read MoreHR in your business
Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. It’s TIME for your own in-house HR department. This is really exciting because it means your business is ready to take its next BIG step in your growth journey. Hiring your own HR department is one of the costliest ways to get
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Read MoreEmployment Law
What does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your business? How should you handle requests for flexible working? What are your employees’ rights in this area, and what are yours? Here’s everything you need to know. What change has been made to the Employment Rights Bill? The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023
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Is it TIME to set up your own in-house HR department? Here’s how to do it… It’s TIME for your own in-house HR department. This is really exciting because it means your business is ready to take its next BIG step in your growth journey. Let’s be clear though, you’re not doing this to save
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Read MorePolicies and procedures
HR policies are as important to your business as laws of the land. They provide your organisation with written guidance on how employees should behave and your expectations. They’re there to protect you, your business and your employees. For that reason, it’s incredibly important for them to be really clear and understood by everyone. However,
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Read MoreEducational Guide
URGENT ACTION REQUIRED This April, we see a huge wave of employment law updates coming into effect. Four BIG employment law changes coming into effect in April 2024 We haven’t seen so many updates happening at once for a very long time. For this reason, it’s incredibly important for you to be aware of these
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Read MoreHealth & Wellbeing
That’s a minimum of two lives lost, every single day, which is a really scary and awful statistic. What a grim reality to remind us of the profound impact of mental health challenges within the construction industry. Some unique factors might be contributing to high suicide levels in construction, including: Male-dominated industry: Exacerbated by outdated beliefs
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URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: Four BIG employment law changes coming into effect in April 2024 This April, we see a huge wave of employment law updates coming into effect. We haven’t seen so many updates happening at once for a very long time. For this reason, it’s incredibly important for you to be aware of these
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Read MoreHR in your business
If you’re sitting on the fence over whether to speak to an HR consultant, let me help you. Our latest video gives you three reasons why it’s the right thing for your business. Watch it here If you need any help with this – get in touch.
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Read MoreEducational Guide
10 easy steps for you to follow An employee survey is one of the most powerful tools you can use as a business leader. What you think is going on vs what is actually going on can often be two very different things – and employee surveys can help you to bridge this gap with
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Read MoreEmployment Law
You’ve probably heard the term ‘constructive dismissal’ before, but are you clear on what it actually means? Constructive dismissal is the term that applies when a change to an employee’s working conditions or unfair treatment forces them to quit. Sometimes this is confused with unfair dismissal, which is where you fire the employee. With constructive
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This is one of the most powerful tools you can use as a business leader As a business leader, one of your jobs is to make big difficult decisions. When making a decision, you take care to look at all of the information you have available to you so that you can make the best,
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Read MoreRecruitment and Induction
You’ve probably considered taking on an apprentice before. What’s stopped you? The paperwork? The time? Not knowing where to start? Truth is, it’s not complicated and there are so many reasons to hire one. That’s why, to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week we’re giving you 3 reasons why you should hire one.
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How to manage and reduce absence in your business Within this guide, we’ll discuss: Why managing and reducing absence is important The silent cost of absence The bottom line is that absence costs you A LOT of money. In 2020, absence cost UK business owners approx. £7bn. Can you believe it? While colds and flus
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Read MoreEmployee Engagement
A lot of business owners we speak to are scared of conducting an employee survey because they think it might open a huge can of worms that they’ll never be able to contain. We’ve all been in a team setting when opinions start flying about and it can quickly become quite heated. This is every
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How to manage and reduce absence in your business Why managing and reducing absence is important The bottom line is that absence costs you A LOT of money. In 2020, absence cost UK business owners approx. £7bn. Can you believe it? While colds and flus are unavoidable and it’s expected for your employees to take
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Read MorePerformance Management
Whether they’re on the road or working from home, managing your remote team’s performance can be tough. But, with some simple management techniques, you can improve performance, increase your visibility on activity and achieve business goals faster. In our latest video we discuss 3 things you should be doing to manage your remote team’s performance.
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Read MoreRecruitment and Induction
The maximum fine for employing an illegal worker is increasing from £20,000 to a whopping £60,000. And if you’re found to knowingly employ an illegal worker, you can also face criminal charges. The Government can audit you at any time and if they suspect you have employed an illegal worker, whether knowingly or not, it
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Follow this 5-point checklist to make sure you get the very best out of your team this year. 1. Make sure you’re legally compliant The quickest way to receive a costly employee claim is by not having the right paperwork in place. Luckily, it’s one of the easiest things to fix which is why it’s
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Read MoreHR News
5 things an expert HR consultant would tell you to do this year January is a great time to reset, plan for the year ahead and take action. And in what is set to be another challenging year for business owners, it’s essential for you to get the very best out of your team. That’s
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Read MoreDiversity, Equality & Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion aren’t spoken about that much in industries such as construction, engineering, agriculture and manufacturing but that doesn’t make these subjects any less important. In this post, you’ll learn the difference between diversity and inclusion, and what you need to be aware of as business leaders in these industries. What is diversity and
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Read MoreEmployee Engagement
Are you making important business decisions off “feelings” and guess work? There’s an easier way… Doing your due-diligence and research can help you make the most informed and best decisions for your business. When it comes to your team – your business’s greatest asset – what’s the best way for you to know what’s going
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Read MoreHealth & Wellbeing
Taken from the Thriving at Work Mental Health Standards Mental health affects one in six British workers. It’s the leading cause of sickness absence. And it’s costing UK employers between £33 billion and £44 billion a year. Improving your employees’ mental health is no longer a warm sentiment, it’s business critical. The Government has recognised
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Read MoreHR News
Have you created a plan to improve your employees’ mental health? Now is the time and we’re here to help… Improving your employees’ mental health is no longer a warm sentiment, it’s business critical. And that’s because mental health affects one in six British workers. It’s the leading cause of sickness absence. And it’s costing
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Mindset HR’s Business Enquirer Issue Gemma Crane, a representative from Mindset HR, recently had the opportunity to speak with Business Enquirer about their innovative and game-changing approach to HR. At Mindset HR, we firmly believe that the key to a successful business lies in nurturing the mindset and well-being of its employees. That’s why our
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