How to get your employees engaged with their pension The way pensions are generally explained to employees doesn’t help anybody. Someone from a pension company going through the motions about the percentages the company will pay and what the employees will pay and when you can take your pension, accompanied by [...]
Reflecting on 2022 - looking back to look forward It's too easy to just keep cracking on with work, moving forward and forgetting to take a step back to appreciate the progress that has been made and learn from the previous year. Inspired by my friend Joanna Lott (who publishes [...]
How occupational charities could help during difficult times Although the news of redundancy can be hard for anyone to take, you may be particularly concerned about certain people in your organisation whose jobs are at risk. Perhaps you’re aware that they have challenging finances, or that they are in the midst [...]
9 ways to help employees facing redundancy You've considered alternatives to redundancy but have decided there is no other option. As an HR professional who cares about the people in your organisation, you want to support them but don't necessarily have much time or budget to put things in place. Let's [...]
Alternatives to redundancy- things to consider first Redundancies are a big step and can have a strong effect on someone's life and the company in question, so it's important to consider what potential alternatives to redundancy options exist before going down this last option resort. Understandably, redundancy is an extremely tough decision for a [...]
Fun at work - virtual team building and Christmas party ideas The pandemic has left many teams struggling to cope with virtual working and the idea of being able to have a Christmas party together may feel like a distant dream. Don't worry though! The list below is crammed full with [...]
Photo by William Iven on Unsplash The Best HR Recruitment Agencies & HR Recruiters in the UK Are you looking for your next HR role? Perhaps you need to hire a new member for your HR team. Or maybe you're making redundancies and want to help your colleagues who are losing their jobs? [...]
Understanding and Supporting Staff When Making Redundancies Taking the lead on redundancies is one of the most stressful roles you have as an HR professional, business owner or senior leader. No-one wants to be the bearer of bad news and it can be difficult to know how someone will react to the [...]
