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Leave and absence
The unpredictability of staff absence can make it a challenging HR task—and a costly one. The average UK worker is absent almost seven days annually, costing employers an average of £554 in sick pay. Yet although 87% of organisations collect ...
Sick Leave
It’s a fact of life that sometimes people get sick. Even with taking every precaution, there’s a risk of illness. When that happens, and an employee needs time off, your business needs to be prepared. Any loss of resource can mean reduced ...
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The Difference Between Paid vs Free HR Software
Every business needs some form of HR software. They could use it to monitor employee performance, store employee information or just focus on talent ...
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What is human capital management?
How you run your human resources can have a big impact on your success as a business. But there are many ways in which you can go about it. The one ...
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Why use an tracking hours app to track hours worked
Keeping track of time can elude the best of us. Whether your team is working from home or they’re back in the office, its difficult to stay on top of ...
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Pre-employment screening
As an employer, you have the right to perform employee background checks. But you need to follow current UK employment laws to avoid any legal ...
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What is an HR business partner?
Many SMEs turn to human resources consultants for extra support with their requirements. And one approach is to get an HR business partner. That, ...
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Employee expense management software
Expense management software processes pay and audits employee expenses. It’s a very useful thing if your business often has to manage staff ...
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How to negotiate a settlement agreement
When a relationship with an employee goes wrong, and you can’t find a way forward together through mediation, a settlement agreement is often the ...
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Can employers claim back sick pay during coronavirus?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the UK government is providing financial support to businesses with the Job Retention Scheme. But you may ...
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Rota management software for managers
Getting your employee rota right is one of the most important parts of any manager’s routine. But it’s a tough gig to get right. The good news is ...
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Paid VS free rota software
Staff rota software can make your business run perfectly. When you have the right system in place, you’ll know where all of your staff members are at ...
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Are there risks to shift work?
A number of studies have found that shift work and working at night can be damaging to your workers’ health. The Working Time Regulations 1998 ...
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Managing authorised leave can be tricky, but things can get even more complicated when dealing with unscheduled time off. The complexity of absence ...
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