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Flexible furolugh and beyond

Jun 7, 2020 | COVID-19, Furlough Scheme

On Friday 29th May 2020, the Government announced further changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) of which have been detailed below. The CJRS will close to new entrants to the scheme from 30 June 2020. Therefore the after this point employers will only...

Return to work post lockdown

May 12, 2020 | COVID-19, Furlough Scheme

A guide to returning to the workplace This guide can be used following a period of furlough or once lockdown measures start easing – it will help you to plan your organisation’s next steps. Organisations need to start planning for what is likely to be staged return to...

Employment law update April 2020

Mar 17, 2020 | HR Legislation

Changes to Employment Laws under The Good Work Plan from 6th April 2020 Changes to Employment Laws under The Good Work Plan will come into effect from 6th April 2020 and will apply to most organisations. It’s important to plan ahead to ensure you comply with the new...

Reducing your wage bill in light of the Coronavirus

Mar 17, 2020 | COVID-19

Due to the huge impact the Coronavirus is having on businesses cash flow I am getting a lot of phone calls from businesses asking advice on how to reduce outgoings around headcount and wage bills. These are never easy decisions to make, but it is really important to...

Why do I need HR policies in my organisation?

Mar 9, 2020 | HR Legislation

Human Resources policies can prove crucial in ensuring the employer/employee relationship remains strong and consistent. These policies provide the framework by which employees are expected to behave in the workplace. They provide written guidance for employees and...

Why you should think about outsourcing HR responsibilities

Mar 9, 2020 | General News

As a growing business you don’t always have the time or resources to manage people issues in house — and effective people management is something that requires a lot of attention. As a result, many businesses turn to outsourcing. But what are the benefits of...