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Employee Appreciation Day

Employee Appreciation Day

The first Friday of every March is National Employee Appreciation Day so at vivoHR today that has meant chips for lunch for everyone! It is widely recognised that happy employees are productive employees; they are less likely to go off sick, to raise grievances or to...

How feasible is a four-day working week?

How feasible is a four-day working week?

Its seems we work longer hours now than our parents did With so much technology in the workplace, it has been long questioned why these aids have not delivered a reduced number of hours worked each week? Many would say they are working more hours now than 20 years...

Are the ‘January Blues’ affecting your staff absence levels?

Are the ‘January Blues’ affecting your staff absence levels?

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...

An adverse weather policy for your staff

An adverse weather policy for your staff

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...

Getting your HR House In Order – New Year’s Resolutions 2019

Getting your HR House In Order – New Year’s Resolutions 2019

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...

cHRistmas Survival Guide #5 – When is a gift not a gift?

cHRistmas Survival Guide #5 – When is a gift not a gift?

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...