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BLOG WILL THE COST OF LIVING CHANGE YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS? PHASED RETIREMENT WHY IS IT BECOMING POPULAR? According to research one in three people will have to change their retirement plans because of the cost of living crisis, a survey held of over 2000 people aged 55 and over in June [...]

BLOG WHAT IMPACT DOES THE AUTUMN STATEMENT HAVE? The Autumn Statement has been unveiled, and we have seen the largest ever increase to the national living wage, and additional support for those who have left the work force! Following the announcement of the new policies, we have analysed some of the [...]

BLOG EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS FLEXIBLE WORKING BILL - IF PASSED WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES? A bill that could change worker rights is currently running through Parliament, this could mean that the freedom to flexible working will grant them from day one of their employment. The second reading which [...]

BLOG IS INFLATING PAY ENOUGH TO RETAIN TALENT? There is an increase in a number of organisations inflating pay to retain talent and whilst we do say this does make a difference, it really is not enough to be sustainable in the cost of living crisis. Private sector organisations are more [...]

BLOG WHAT IS THE LEGAL PROCESS FOR FLEXIBLE WORKING REQUESTS? It is that time of year where children are heading back to school, employees will want to make sure that they can work flexibly around their children’s school / Nursery hours, especially as flexible working has seen an increase, and is [...]

BLOG BREAK THE STIGMA, HOW TO BECOME A ‘MENOPAUSE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER’ The subject of menopause in recent months has been heavily campaigned, by the likes of Davina McCall, and Penny Lancaster, these campaigners are trying to break the taboo subject of the menopause, as a result employers are now starting to [...]

BLOG HOW TO WRITE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT? Whether you have 2 staff or 200, a contract of employment is a significant step in the whole hiring process.  Contracts set standards, and clear obligations between both parties. It is essential for any business to have clear, well drafted contracts and polices in [...]

BLOG HOW DO I SUPPORT TRANS-GENDER EMPLOYEES? This subject of the “trans issue” is seemingly at the forefront of debates and discussions about trans rights, this can be a minefield for employers, the key is simply to get it right. Firstly, let’s look at policies, we have many in the workplace, [...]

BLOG WHAT BENEFIT PACKAGES SHOULD I OFFER EMPLOYEES? High staff turnover can cost a business significant-high sums as we all scramble to keep and recruit new talent. High turnover can also fuel staff disgruntlement and lower morale. When asked this common question recently, working within the Recruitment and HR world it [...]

BLOG WHAT CAUSES HIGH STAFF TURNOVER AND HOW CAN COMPANIES REDUCE IT Here are a few reasons why staff turnover could be high! Pay rates / Salaries below average Should a business have a high employee turnover because of low paid salaries, 70% of employees leave their job due to a [...]