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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...
Farnborough relocation marks exciting new chapter for vivoHR as it re-vamps free HR audit service for local businesses.
vivoHR has started 2019 full of excitement and optimism. In December vivoHR moved into larger office premises at the new Studio 40 suite complex on Lynchford Road, Farnborough. vivoHR is an HR advisory business that helps local businesses who employ staff, but do not...
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
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
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 #6 – Managing the New Year job hunting blues in your team
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...
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...
cHRistmas Survival Guide #4 – Managing Holiday Requests.
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...