Are you like me, increasingly confused about leaving tips when you eat out? Do you interrogate the waiting staff about who benefits from the ‘service charge’ that’s appeared on your bill? Do you find yourself fuming because you gave the waiter a cash tip only to spot, subsequently, that a service charge had already been added? The swing to a cashless society, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, reflects a significant lifestyle change. The practice of adding a service charge to bills, mainly in the hospitality…
In HR management, you know that it's your job to deal with misconduct and create a safe and productive work environment for your employees. But what happens when you find out that misconduct is happening at your company, and you - as the manager, are the last to know. The first step is to deal with the misconduct at work Gather as much information as you can about the misconduct. This might mean talking to witnesses or reviewing documents. The more information you have, the better…
Supporting your employees' mental health and wellbeing is increasingly more important for employers, HR professionals, and line managers. As part of this, it's essential to address the mental health challenges that LGBTQIA+ individuals disproportionately face, including their unique experiences that may impact their mental health in and outside of the workplace. Due to LGBTQIA+ people often experiencing societal prejudice and discrimination - both first hand and seeing it done to others in their community - LGBTQ+ people are at a higher risk of mental health…
An estimated 185.6 million working days were lost because of employee absence in 2022; this level was a record high, but the number of days lost per worker, at 5.7, was not according to a recent survey. All age groups experienced increases in their sickness absence rate in 2022. By far the most common reason given for being absent from work was minor-illness. Fewer organisations this year include non-genuine ill-health among their top causes of short-term absence. More importantly, mental ill-health is increasingly prevalent as…
Please note, legislation has been updated in regards to holiday calculations since this article was written, effective for holiday years starting on or after 1 April 2024, so some of the content below may be out-of-date. If you're a Moorepay client, please contact us if you need guidance. Otherwise, please see this article on the changes for more information. Giving the correct holiday entitlement for different types of workers can be very confusing. And the legislation behind them can be more confusing still! But it’s…
Better mental health support at work will not only benefit the staggering 14.7% of your staff affected, it can save UK businesses up to £8 billion per year. Here are eight ways you can support your employees. According to recent statistics, 1 in 6.8 of people are experiencing mental health problems in the workplace. And after the pandemic, the war on Ukraine, and the cost of living crisis, your employees have a lot on their plate right now. Mentalhealth.org reports 12.7% of all sickness absence…
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in his 2023 budget that he will be introducing reforms to help people back to work, including the expansion of free childcare hours. Parents in the UK can face high childcare costs, with net costs representing nearly 30% of the average wage for a couple with two children. There are around 435,000 parents in England with children under 3 who are not in work due to caring responsibilities. This group is made up disproportionately of women. Mr Hunt is quoted stating…
Your HR department plays a vital role in employee engagement, experience, and well-being. But when administrative tasks become burdensome, it can impact morale, productivity, and even mental health. Yet struggling HR staff might be the last people in your business to put their hands up and call for help. After all, they’re the ones meant to be playing the support role themselves… So, how do you know when your HR department is overwhelmed? Here are seven signs that suggest your HR team is nearing burnout…
Well, there’s a question and a half! But what does it actually mean? As everyone is aware, although the saying is ‘great minds think alike’ not everyone thinks in the same way. In other words, although people may have very similar traits, no two brains function in exactly the same way. Someone who is ‘neurodiverse’ has a brain which works in a different way from the ‘average’ or ‘neurotypical’ person. This can manifest itself in many ways; a difference in social interaction, different ways of…
It’s no secret that King Charles’ passion for sustainability and social responsibility has led him to establish various charitable organisations. Charities like the Prince’s Foundation and the Prince’s Trust are aimed at creating a better world for people of all backgrounds. The Turquoise Mountain foundation, one of his most prominent efforts, has made significant strides in protecting heritage and communities worldwide while promoting economic development. With the founding of Duchy Originals in the 1990s, King Charles prioritised improving soil fertility, biodiversity, and human health, setting…
