November 6, 2019
The leaves are turning, the temperature is dropping, and the daylight hours are dwindling. Have you considered how the time of year can affect your employees’ wellbeing and mental health? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects one-in-15 people in the UK between the months of September to April, according to the NHS. It’s a type of depression that typically arises during…
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October 31, 2019
If you’d like to understand recent H&S legislative updates that might affect you and your business, read on. Brexit No-deal guidance Your duties to protect the health and safety of the people affected by your work will not change with Brexit. The HSE have produced guidance Health and Safety Made Simple: The Basics for Your…
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October 30, 2019
Summer holiday season has been and gone and it’s time to ask yourself a question. Were my holidaying employees really taking a break from work? If they obsessively checked their work emails and regularly took calls; is it just a healthy love of the job, or is it a work addiction? The medical community recognise…
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October 21, 2019
It’s the same old story. Too much to do. Too little time. The pressure of meeting all the responsibilities of running a business or HR department can be overwhelming. Do you find yourself wishing your manual processes weren’t so arduous? Or maybe you lie awake at night worrying about the latest legislation change you need…
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October 15, 2019
There is no doubt that striking the right balance between work and home life is a very important aspect of modern life. Employees today want more flexibility in the way that they work to enable them to juggle competing life demands. However, flexible working doesn’t necessarily suit every business and in some circumstances, it may…
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October 14, 2019
We’re excited to return to the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) at Manchester Central on 6-7 November 2019. The Moorepay team are looking forward to exhibiting once again at the UK’s biggest HR event. The most anticipated event of the year brings together thousands of HR and people professionals for two action-packed days of…
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October 3, 2019
Creating a culture of wellbeing can help make your employees happier, healthier, more productive and far more likely to deliver the best outcomes for your business. New research has found that employee wellbeing has moved from being a textbook concept to a living breathing reality as employers realise that health is key to creating positive…
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September 27, 2019
UK businesses are facing some of the most pressing recruitment challenges in living memory. We’re seeing near-full employment with the number of jobs outstripping candidates by a ratio of 5-to-1. This has led to severe pressure on employers to recruit and retain. 83% of employers say their employees are looking for more than just…
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September 25, 2019
You were probably shocked to hear the very sad news that the travel company Thomas Cook has ceased trading. In the early hours of Monday morning (23rd September 2019), Thomas Cook ceased trading. The travel company failed to secure the £200 million needed to keep the business afloat. This is a particularly anxious time for…
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September 23, 2019
Analysis of ONS data conducted by the Resolution Foundation think tank found 9 per cent of UK employees reported they did not receive any payslips in 2016-2018. The analysis also found that roughly one in five employees on or earning just over the minimum wage were earning less than the legal minimum in 2018. Lindsay…
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September 17, 2019
Fire Door Safety Week runs 23 – 29 September this year. It’s all about raising awareness on the importance of fire doors. So, we thought we’d give you some handy hints on how to make sure your fire doors are up-to-scratch. Why are fire doors important? Fire doors play a crucial role in restricting the…
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September 11, 2019
‘How can I automatically move data from one system into another?’ you ask, filled with concern it’s an impossible task and you’re doomed to an eternity of entering it all manually. Your tech savvy colleague frowns at you and says ‘Err… We can just use an API.’ You nod vigorously and say ‘Of course, yeah,…
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