Difficult Conversations? … get on with it!
Most Managers and Business owners have to have difficult conversations at some point in their career as a people manager, whether it’s telling an employee
Outsourced Human Resources – why bother?
Why use an HR Consultancy instead of hiring an in-house Human Resource? You may think you just need an HR Consultant for one particular
How to prepare for your first job interview…
First interview? Here are some useful tips and advice on how to prepare for that all-important first interview. So, you have spell checked and formatted
Calling all SME – are you prepared for the Employment law changes planned for April 2020?
The changes to statements of main terms (timing, content and scope) will continue as planned for 6th April, as will the changes to calculating holiday
Staff turnover in an SME – Problem or Opportunity?
Problem or opportunity? Staff turnover can be an issue within established business’, putting time and effort into someone for them ultimately to leave can be
And the winner is… SME Business owners – what can you expect to happen next?
With the Conservatives winning the General Election, here are the changes we can expect to see based on their manifesto. Immigration A new Australian style
On the first day of Christmas, my HRCentral Consultant said to me…
Avoid Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future by thinking sensibly, and in advance about how you should deal with some of the Christmas party
HR Information system – why bother?
We have all our company documents somewhere on our IT system… we have a spreadsheet for that…we don’t have any records about absence… Just some
Hiring Millennials – what to do as an HR professional
Did you know that by 2025, Millennials will likely make up 75% of the working population? To attract and keep the best millennial talent, employers need
Employee retention – why it’s really important for small business, and how to achieve it.
No matter the size or the stage of your business, having employees leave is just bad for business. A higher than average employee turnover rate
Upcoming employment law changes to be aware of as a small business and an employer of choice.
Some of the promises made in the Government’s Good Work Plan last year will strengthen workers rights in some areas. for you to retain your
Harassment investigations – don’t pay lip service!
Did you know?… The findings of a recent Parliamentary Committee enquiry highlighted that some employers are still failing to investigate harassment complaints, despite the prolific
How to take precautions to avoid a toxic work environment.
How to take precautions to avoid a toxic work environment. So, you have had the team lunch and various expensive nights out all in the
Need to recruit your next superstar- but don’t know where to start?
Resignation, expansion, technological changes, relocation, recruitment process outsourcing …where should you start when trying to source the right applicant for your role? The Thames Valley
Every day is Data Privacy Day
#DataPrivacyDay, also known as Data Protection Day is an International day that occurs annually on the 28th of January. The purpose of Data Privacy Day is
New Year resolutions – want more time for operational tasks?
How many of us have promised ourselves that as business owners this is the year, we will reduce time spent on admin duties and make
Festive Fun – You Don’t Want a Grievance for Christmas!
One gift you can definitely do without as an employer this Christmas is that of a Grievance. But it’s surprising how often they arise after
Employee capability issues – ‘”Off with their head” or, is there another way?
When a valued member of staff starts performing badly, what do you do? Do you get rid of them or try to find out what’s
HR Audit and Legal Compliance – how boring?!
HR Audit and Legal Compliance – how boring?! We know that employment law can be a nightmare to keep on top of and navigate, especially
