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  1. Blog26th Mar 2024

    Michael Black, author of blog about the right to disconnect

    Should we all have the right to disconnect?

    The prospect of a UK General Election in 2024 means we may see new items on the agenda which businesses will need to navigate this year, in addition to any legislative updates already on the calendar. Employee wellbeing is high…

    By Michael Black

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  2. Blog5th Mar 2024

    Donna Wrigglesworth, author of blog about workplace wellbeing

    What Is Workplace Wellbeing?

    Workplace wellbeing encompasses activities, programs, policies and strategies that aim to promote both positive physical and psychological health at work. However, many also overlap with personal wellbeing outside of work because, let’s face it, employees can’t maintain good wellbeing at home…

    By Donna Wrigglesworth

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  3. Blog1st Mar 2024

    Robyn Whelan, author of guide to employee benefits schemes

    A Guide to Employee Benefits Schemes

    It goes without saying that employee benefits are a common incentive given to employees within a business. They are often used by organisations to attract and retain their top talent. They are an incredibly undervalued tool that can improve wellbeing…

    By Robyn Whelan

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  4. Blog28th Feb 2024

    Ailsa Smillie, author of blog about Employee Appreciation Day

    The Importance Of Celebrating National Employee Appreciation Day

    Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated on the first Friday of March every year. It’s important to make your employees feel appreciated and valued every day. However, this day is a great opportunity to do so on a bigger scale. Showing…

    By Ailsa Smillie

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  5. Blog6th Feb 2024

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    How Are Organisations Attracting and Retaining Top Talent?

    Attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial challenge for companies in 2024. Employee turnover rates are at an all-time high since 2020 and in today’s talent market offering a competitive salary and benefits package isn’t always enough to attract…

    By Robyn Whelan and Georgia Wilson

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  6. Blog2nd Feb 2024

    Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2024

    As we approach April 2024, UK businesses must turn their attention to an increasingly relevant issue – the gender pay gap. The need for accurate and timely submissions of gender pay gap data is not just a statutory requirement; it’s…

    By Rhona Macleod

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  7. Blog17th Jan 2024

    James Richardson, author of blog about HR Trends To Expect In 2024

    Four HR Trends To Expect In 2024

    The world of HR and the workplace has undergone so many changes in recent years. Through technological advancements and shifts in cultural opinions we expect that the workplace in 2024 will continue to adapt and change. It can be easy…

    By James Richardson

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  8. Blog15th Jan 2024

    Frances Wood, author of blog about Blue Monday

    How Can HR Teams Take The Blues Out Of Blue Monday? 

    It’s a brand new-year, and for many people this means an exciting, fresh new start. For others, this period (and the month of January in particular) can be the gloomiest in the year. Whilst we all acknowledge that January only…

    By Frances Wood

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  9. Blog20th Dec 2023

    James Richardson, author of blog about HR Trends To Expect In 2024

    2024 Employment Law Changes- Are You Prepared?

    After a year of change and upheaval for organisations across the UK and Ireland we are expecting at least nine employment law changes in 2024. These changes are likely to change the employment landscape for employers and employees alike. Political…

    By James Richardson

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  10. Blog19th Dec 2023

    Georgia Wilson, author of blog about calculating holiday pay

    Calculating Holiday Pay- What Do I Need To Know?

    It’s that time of the year again- the time of the year to start calculating holiday pay for your employees. In theory that sounds like the most simple thing, however it can come with complications. Earlier this year we provided…

    By Georgia Wilson

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  11. Blog6th Dec 2023

    James Richardson, author of blog about Christmas Party HR Issues

    Christmas Party HR Issues – Are you ready?

    As the festive season draws closer, it’s time for HR professionals and business owners across the UK to dust off the dreaded memo, put on their sternest ‘teacher voice’ and remind everyone to be on the very best of behaviour.…

    By James Richardson

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  12. Blog22nd Nov 2023

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    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

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