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It’s December. Emily is engrossed in a WhatsApp group about a Christmas night out with the girls. Mark is frantically ordering Christmas presents for his nieces and nephews. And Ahmed is researching things to do in Prague in preparation for his new year getaway. We all know productivity plummets in December. But is the use…

Ahh the work Christmas party! A time for colleagues to celebrate the end of the year and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed setting. Unfortunately, employers can’t just hire a venue, provide a turkey dinner and get a good DJ. There’s much more to consider to make sure everyone stays safe and has a…

How is employment law changing in 2020? Well, the way you calculate holiday pay is changing, plus you’ll have to issue written terms and conditions on day one of employment, and parental bereavement leave will be introduced. So, here’s a summary of these three 2020 employment law changes that will affect your business. 1. Changes…

Many schools across the country will close on 12 December. Why? Because they’re being used as polling stations. Are employees protected when they argue their usual childcare arrangements have been adversely affected? Or would their absence be classed as unauthorised? The right to time off to care for dependants State funded school premises are often…

‘My employee is off sick – what am I allowed to do as an employer?’ Questions about sickness absence are some of the most common calls our Advice Line receives. Did you know that sickness absence costs small business around £300,000 a year?   The average employee takes seven days of sick leave per year, at an…

Does your annual leave entitlement renew in January? Have you got employees with weeks’ worth of holidays still left to take? Can they carry it into next year? Read on for everything you need to know about the importance of employees taking annual leave and the rules for carrying days over. Why is the management…

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…

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…

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…