Blog29th Jun 2022Are you legally obliged to provide a contract of employment?Most employers provide their employees with a contract of employment when they start with a new employer. It’s common practice across the UK and is essential to set out the expected terms of an employee’s role and their remuneration package.…By Kirsten BhattiView more
Blog29th Jun 2022The Power of Inclusive Language in RecruitmentAs individuals, we all see the world through a different lens depending on our background, cultural environment, and personal experiences. This influences our judgment and assessment of others and the situations we are confronted with. Collectively, we hold beliefs and…By Ailsa SmillieView more
Blog17th May 2022Becoming a Licensed SponsorThe UK is currently facing a labour shortage, economists say the explanation for the current strength of the labour market is simple: demand for workers has been going up at a time when their supply has been limited. On the…By Chris McCleaveView more
Blog2nd May 2022The importance of training your management team It is not unusual for start-up businesses to grow faster than their resources can match. A common concern for technical start-ups is how they can develop their staff so that employees can grow with the business. These ambitious businesses are…By Chris DearyView more
Blog26th Apr 2022Managing Sickness Absence in the WorkplaceNearly all of us are unwell at some point in our working life – it can’t be helped, and our starting point shouldn’t be to expect nobody to ever be off sick nor should you think less of an employee…View more
Blog18th Feb 2022AAB People partners with Scottish EDGEWe have an exciting announcement! AAB People are now a Scottish EDGE partner. By Louise McCoshView more
Blog1st Feb 2022EU Whistleblowing Directive Latest – Member States Slowly Introducing Whistleblowing Protection LawsAll EU Member States were tasked with passing new whistleblowing legislation by 17 December 2021 known as the EU whistleblowing Directive and to adopt their own version of the Directive as their own national law. The EU adopted the Directive…By Sean McAuleyView more
Blog7th Jan 2022What is the Psychological Contract?The psychological contract is a key part of building an attractive employer brand to attract potential recruits and retaining employees. Understanding how this contact is formed, maintained and what elements are vital to individual employees, HR processes, policies, benefits and…View more
Blog12th Oct 2021Menopause Awareness & Support in the WorkplaceWorld Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October, led by the International Menopause Society. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness on the menopause and support options for improving health and wellbeing. Think People…View more
Blog29th Jul 2021Access NI Criminal Record ChecksAccess NI is the system used in Northern Ireland to carry out criminal record checks. The system is complex and includes three different levels of checks: Basic, Standard and Enhanced. It is a criminal offense to require candidates and staff…View more
Blog9th Apr 2021Your Guide to the 2021 Increases to Statutory Rates of PayThe arrival of April brings with it new statutory increases that are crucial to get in place to ensure that payments to your employees and workers are accurate and compliant. The following rates are now applicable in Northern Ireland as…View more
Blog10th Feb 2021Implementing Redundancies: Five Questions to Ask Yourself to Ensure a Fair ProcessWhile the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been a welcome reprieve for employers, the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to be long lasting for many businesses. With the CJRS due to come to…View more
