Do your managers have holiday requests collecting dust in their inboxes, paper requests being used as coasters, and unaccounted for leave in their team? Driving people managers to quickly approve holiday requests can be challenging, but if not managed correctly it can lead to poorly managed rotas, staffing issues and disengaged employees. Check out our five top tips for streamlining the approval process and getting holiday requests processed in a jiffy. 1. Invest in software It’s time. Time to step away from paper and pen.…
We all want to deliver a fantastic employee experience, and salary sacrifice benefits are a great way to give extra value to your workers: helping them to look after their finances, health and leisure time. However, salary sacrifice and payroll integration don’t always go hand in hand, and getting it wrong can be costly. Follow these simple steps to set up salary sacrifice benefits for your employees. Select the benefits you want to offer to your employees There isn’t a one size fits all when…
There are many reasons why stress occurs at work. Having crazily tight deadlines and a horrifically heavy workload often trigger it... The last 12 months have been so different from anything we’ve known before, there are now a whole host of new things causing employees to feel stressed. Which is why addressing how to manage stress at work must be something all companies prioritise in 2021. And given April is Stress Management month, now is the perfect time to focus your efforts in this area.…
Working from home has been the new norm for many, thanks to lockdown. This shift to remote - and unwatched - working, may have heightened the business desire to keep track of staff. So, what's allowed and what's not, when it comes to monitoring what your employees get up to? Keep reading to find out what kinds of of employee monitoring takes place, what the reasons might be, what lawful and unlawful monitoring looks like, and what are the rights of employees. Plus, we answer…
Managing annual leave with furlough, accrued holidays and self-isolation can be far from a holiday. We've summed up what employers need to know about the latest legislation. Watch our masterclass or read our article below to brush up on the latest rules and best practise when it comes to annual leave, carrying over holidays, furlough implications, and travelling abroad for your employees. At the end, you'll also find a list of actions you can take forward for the rest of this year. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkTa92AgWgI[/embed] Carried Over…
Human Capital Management (HCM) is a term growing in popularity – but what does it actually mean? We’ve listed the key terms surrounding HCM and what it all means for your HR team. What Is Human Capital? Human capital is the economic value that comes from your workforce: things like experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities, as well as anything else that might add further value such as personal values, work ethic, and education. Although it’s a qualitative value, it can still be measured and used…
Over 40% of women experiencing the menopause said it's affecting their mental health. But three quarters of women feel they can't tell their employer about their symptoms. This has to change. Talking about the problems a woman can have whilst going through the menopause is still a topic of stigma and taboo in the workplace. In fact, a survey carried out by the BBC found that 70% of women would not tell their employer about their menopause symptoms. With more women than ever over the age…
Can you force employees to have the Covid vaccine? What about disciplinary action if they refuse the vaccine? And is your workplace deemed 'safe' if employees don't have the vaccine? We've compiled a list of your frequently asked questions, answered by our in-house HR and employment law experts. Can I stipulate that my employees have a Covid vaccine? There is no government regulation that forces an individual to have a vaccine and we have no reason to think that vaccines would or could ever be…
Conversations about race can evoke strong emotions. But they can also help people to connect. Together, we must explore lived experiences, understand the historic and current context of race, and encourage commitment to work towards a more fair and equitable society. So, how should employers, HR teams, and people managers approach conversations about race? What are safe space conversations and how do you go about them? Keep reading for helpful tips and guidance. Safe Spaces You should conduct conversations about race in a safe space…
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Equality and Human Rights Commission have announced an extension to the Gender Pay Gap Reporting deadline for 2021. Employers now have until 5 October 2021 to publish their gender pay gap data. This gives organisations some much-needed breathing space following a busy year of Job Retention Scheme implications, off-payroll working requirements, and the upcoming impact of budget 2021/22. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gender Pay Gap reporting requirements were suspended completely for 2019 - 2020. But this…
