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Blog22nd Nov 2023

Set Increases to NLW and NMW: The largest ever cash increase to the minimum wage

No doubt you will have already heard the announcement to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) to £11.44 per hour, amounting to an uplift of almost 10%. This comes after the Government confirmed their acceptance of the recommendations made by…

By Frances Wood

Blog1st Nov 2023

How Can You Help Mitigate Stress in Your Workplace?

Every year the International Stress Management Association (ISMAUK) runs a campaign to raise awareness of stress around the world and improve the ways in which stress is managed in the workplace and in our personal lives.   Stress is the body’s…

By Aoife Travers

Blog29th Sep 2023

The Importance of Workplace Investigations

When possible disciplinary or grievance issues occur in the workplace, employers have a responsibility to find out all they reasonably can about the situation to ensure matters are resolved fairly and effectively. To do this, they should conduct a workplace…

Blog29th Sep 2023

How Can You Support Employees in a Cost of Living Crisis

A large proportion of people and businesses have been impacted by the ‘cost of living crisis’ which has been extensively covered in the news over recent months. This term refers to the fall in ‘real’ disposable incomes – after tax…

Blog21st Sep 2023

How to Effectively Manage an Informal Grievance

What is a grievance? If an employee has a concern, problem, or issue at work, they can address this by raising a grievance. Grievances can be raised formally or informally. The most common examples of employee grievances include pay and…

Blog21st Sep 2023

Is Presenteeism The Silent Productivity Killer?

Presenteeism is a key issue within many modern businesses, particularly in the current climate following the coronavirus pandemic. Presenteeism is the act of an employee continuing to work when they should not be working, such as working without breaks or…

Blog13th Sep 2023

Right to Work Checks – What you need to know

What are right to work checks? As part of the onboarding process right to work checks are a vital part of ensuring businesses are compliant with the law. So, what are right to work checks? They are checks employers carry…

Blog1st Sep 2023

AI for business and HR-re you moving with the wave?

We already know it is important to remain up to date with advances in technology to remain competitive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of the tech world, in fact it contributed £3.7 billion to the economy in 2022.…

By Frances Wood

Blog23rd Aug 2023

Employment Legislation Changes: What Employers Need To Know

There are three employment legislation changes that we are expecting to take place in the year ahead. These changes will affect family friendly provisions in the workplace. Three key changes have been announced by the government which will be the…

Blog7th Jul 2023

The Four Day Working Week – Is It Worth The Hype?

The Four Day Week The four-day week has been a huge topic of conversation in recent years, especially following the vast changes in working patterns and attitudes towards work. The adoption of home and hybrid working practices have created certain…

Blog10th May 2023

Update on Calculating Holiday Pay

We know that many people are still struggling to get their head around what this means for their business in practice. To support with this challenge, we have reviewed the matter further and have put together the below recommendations. Recap…