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Embrace HR regulation changes April 2020

Get ahead of the game and ensure you are aware of legislation changes coming in April 2020… When it comes to keeping up with changes in HR law, we always look to April for new requirements – usually it’s things such as adjustments to the Living Wage and Minimum Wages, but in April 2020, keep […]

Embrace How to retain staff

Considering most of us spend more time in our workplace than anywhere else, including home, it’s no surprise that workplace culture is so important… This statement is validated by a recent survey by Speakap [Speakap Research Study – The Culture Factor: Improving Employee Loyalty and Relationships] which revealed that 42% of those questioned would rather […]

Embrace World Mental Health Day

Make a date for World Mental Health day on 10 October to review how your organisation treats and offers support for mental health issues in the workplace. World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health and advocate against the social stigma associated with it. It’s important for HR professionals and anyone who […]

Embrace HR Aylesbury No Deal Brexit

As the UK goes hurtling towards a no-deal Brexit – general elections, resignations and repeat referenda notwithstanding – what are the issues for employees, especially the EU citizens, and how can HR professionals help? EU Settlement Scheme If your organisation employs people from the EU and Switzerland, they can apply for the EU Settlement Scheme […]

Embrace HR Aylesbury water bottle heatwave

As the weather heats up again this week, experts predict UK summers will continue to get hotter, keeping staff happy, healthy and motivated will be ever-more important… The latest research suggests that the next three years could be ‘anomalously warm’ [BBC News: Next few years ‘may be exceptionally warm’ 14/08/2018]. The years up to 2022 […]

Embrace HR Aylesbury Workplace Cultire

Workplace culture is the most important driver for staff, according to recent research… We often write about the importance of looking after staff and investing in creating the right kind of workplace culture, and a recent survey conducted by Speakap has confirmed just how vital this is. How important is workplace culture? According to the […]

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Focusing on employee experience is vital if you want to improve recruitment and retain your team. We look at some simple ways to help you make your employee experience better… How often have you looked at how you can improve your customer’s experience? Whether it is updating the online buying process or improving sales aftercare, […]

Embrace HR Aylesbury Mental Health Awareness

How would you feel if your employees were putting their own mental health at risk in their bid to succeed at work? We look at how you can be aware of how workplace pressures can affect your staff and how you can help… As May 13-19 is Mental Health Awareness Week, make this the time […]

Embrace HR Aylesbury changes April 2019

It’s vital that HR professionals keep up to date with changes in the law – here’s a rundown of the most recent updates… Itemised pay statements The right to receive an itemised pay statement has been extended to workers, rather than just employees from 6 April 2019. If you have staff whose pay varies depending […]

Embrace HR Aylesbury Flexible working

As a government initiative looks to increase the uptake of flexible working, we look at the pros and cons and legal requirements for HR departments… The desire to have flexible working is a big pull for prospective candidates. According to a survey by web conferencing company powwownow.co.uk, 81 per cent of people say that flexible […]

Embrace HR Aylesbury Bank Workers

Bank workers are the mainstay of the care industry, yet HR professionals have struggled for years to define whether they are employees. A recent employment tribunal may have answered the question… What are bank staff? The term refers to a pool of people that an employer may call on when they need to cover shifts, […]

Embrace HR Aylesbury Mental Health

We all know that a company must have appointed first aiders, but who is taking care of your staff’s mental first aid? Did you know 57% of UK workers (MIND: Half of workers have experienced poor mental health in current job, 11/09/2018) have experienced some issue with their mental health? And yet, while there is […]

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