As we snowball into the festive season, talk is inevitably turning to the work Christmas party. You’ve been working hard for the whole year and people are well and truly exhausted and in need of some motivation! Now is the time to be thinking about how you can say thank you to all your team […]
With the year’s end approaching, you might be considering ways to show gratitude to your team for their hard work. What if you could give them something special without adding to your tax burden? That’s where trivial benefits come into play—a smart, tax-efficient way to treat your employees with small perks that won’t cost you […]
Did you know that 700 construction workers take their own lives every year in the UK? That’s a minimum of two lives lost, every single day, which is a really scary and awful statistic. Unfortunately, I’ve had to deal with two suicides in my 24 year HR career, both of whom were male, which is […]
As autumn arrives with its crisp air and changing colours, it’s a natural time for reflection and a chance to set fresh goals for your business before the year wraps up. With just a few months left in 2024, this season offers a unique opportunity to assess where you are, adjust your focus, and realign […]
When it comes to planning work events and team-building days, autumn and winter aren’t the obvious choice. The cold, wet weather and shorter days, plus the hectic pace of Q4 and the Christmas season, means team building often gets shelved for another time. Yet these “tail end” months can actually be the perfect time to […]
Workplace conflict is nothing new We spend a huge chunk of our lives at work, rubbing shoulders with managers and colleagues who have different personal values, beliefs and work ethics to our own. Throw into the mix a lack of communication, a healthy competition for promotions and a sprinkle of stress and pressure – and […]
Lets put TUPE in room 101! If the mere mention of TUPE is enough to make your blood run cold, then you are not alone. TUPE is a topic where proper due diligence is vital and developing case law shifts the goal posts, frequently. In this month’s HR Influencers update, you will find some key […]
Labour have promised to introduce a huge wave of new employment laws that could come into effect as soon as this October. Warning: The changes proposed are VERY employee centric. Whether you employ 1 person or 100, the new laws WILL affect you, which is why we are urging you to take action now. Great […]
You’ll often see people talking about delivering WOW moments to increase customer experience, however it is the smallest of changes that have the biggest impact on how a customer feels about your business. With this in mind, I wanted to share 3 quick tips on how you can improve customer experience for those looking at […]
