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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 EMPLOYERS COULD TAKE ACTION AGAINST CV FRAUD - THIS SHOULD BE SET AS A WARNING TO CANDIDATES AND EMPLOYERS A CV fraudster has lied about their qualifications and experience and has been ordered to pay back at least part of their wages. Although it would be disproportionate to claim all [...]

BLOG WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GIVE INTERVIEW FEEDBACK? At the end of any interview process, it really is crucial that you provide honest and constructive feedback to all the candidates that have been met, as most people invest so much time and effort into preparing for and attending an interview. [...]

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 QUESTIONS TO ASK IN AN INTERVIEW? Are you wondering what questions to ask in a job interview? An interview is a two-way discovery, and it is not just the employer to find out if you are suitable, you are ultimately seeking the right company to work for! It is [...]

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 [...]

BLOG WHAT HAS CHANGED WITHIN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND WHAT ARE THE RISKS? New Changes New staff employed on or after 6th April 2020 are entitled to a Contract of Employment Terms as of day one of their employment, whereas previously it was within two months of the start date There is [...]