by Nick Shrimpton | Jan 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
The third week in January is a struggle – there’s no beating around the bush. Blue Monday they called 21st January. A perfect storm where broken resolutions met empty bank accounts! It’s a background that encourages some to think. “Do you know what, I’ll take a sickie...
by Nick Shrimpton | Jan 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
So far, (and I am touching wood as I type), Winter 2018/19 has been kind to us. There has been very little disruptive weather. That said, of the three winter months, it is the month of February when snow is most likely to fall. This is when disruption to your business...
by Nick Shrimpton | Jan 3, 2019 | General News, Uncategorized
New year, fresh start and an opportunity to look forward to the future with your HR all in order, legally compliant and working for you. Sam Swinstead urges all business owners to make New Year’s Resolutions when it comes to employing staff. Here are a few helpful...
by Nick Shrimpton | Dec 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
In 2019 it is predicted that the busiest day for job seekers will be January 8th – the first “normal” Tuesday of the new year. On the list of New Year’s resolutions for many is “get a new job” it would seem. Now there may be some employees that you think this is the...
by Nick Shrimpton | Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Gifts at cHRistmas – How to spot a Bribe The Bribery Act has been in force for some time now. Still a lot of confusion exists about what is and isn’t acceptable when it comes to corporate gifts. The intention of the Act is to prevent Bribery from occurring in...
by Nick Shrimpton | Dec 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
The end of the year is approaching. Do any of these questions resonate? Do you have staff in a desperate mad rush to use up their annual leave? Have you had to insist people use up holiday? Have you ended up allowing a large number of employees to carry holiday over...
