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July – Why you should have a company handbook and how we can help
July 2024 Think of a handbook as your company’s go-to manual – it is the cornerstone of your workplace resources, containing all the vital information and guiding principles of your business in one central resource. Here are 3 reasons as to why you should have one for your business. Reason 1: Legal compliance and risk
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The business owner’s guide to menopause in the workplace
*Please note that while we use the term ‘woman’ and ‘women’ in this guide, we also recognise that transgender, non-binary and intersex employees may experience menopause and require support and flexibility appropriate to their needs. Menopause is a natural part of the ageing process and is experienced by most women*, usually between the ages of
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How unconscious bias can affect employee engagement and retention
While most of us have heard the term ‘unconscious bias’, it’s easy to dismiss it as something that affects others and not us. The reality is that unconscious bias affects everyone to some degree. Described as a ‘hidden flaw’, evidence suggests that, regardless of our role or position at work, everyone can think in a
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June – Everything you need to know about menopause in the workplace
June 2024 Experiencing menopause at work can be challenging for a number of reasons, and the physiological and psychological symptoms of menopause can vary greatly from person to person. While menopause isn’t explicitly a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2020, a recent landmark employment tribunal case (Mrs M Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance) found
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How to handle Flexible Working requests (Employment Rights Bill)
What does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your business? How should you handle requests for flexible working? What are your employees’ rights in this area, and what are yours? Here’s everything you need to know. What change has been made to the Employment Rights Bill? The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023
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Step-by-step guide: How to set up your own in-house HR department
It’s TIME for your own in-house HR department. This is really exciting because it means your business is ready to take its next BIG step in your growth journey. Hiring your own HR department is one of the costliest ways to get the HR support you need, so this isn’t a money-saving exercise. Let’s be
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