Most employers offer some form of benefits to their employees. In the past this was mainly limited to a company discount, or potentially some extra days’ leave above the statutory minimum. But now, as the world of work evolves, employee expectations have changed, and there are many options and a range of ways of delivering…
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The UK government have introduced a new initiative in helping women return to the workplace. In doing so, the plan is to extend free childcare hours in England for all children aged nine months to five years by September 2025. The data from the Childcare Survey states that the cost of childcare can be as…
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Menopausal women are one of the fastest-growing demographics in the workforce, it’s important for employers to not only understand the impact menopause can have on their employees but how to support them. Is Menopause The 10th Protected Characteristic? Under The Equality Act 2010 there are 9 protected characteristics, which are: These characteristics are designed to…
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There’s no denying that today’s business environments are particularly complex. Companies are always looking for top tier talent to fill their roles, and more often than not it feels in short supply. But for your company to stand out in a competitive market, you need to be able to attract and secure talented employees who…
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Age discrimination is a protected characteristic under the Equalities Act 2010. There are a number of ways to fall foul of this legislation during the employment relationship. If you have any questions please contact us on 01483 362732 or if you would like further information please refer to our Equal Opportunities Policy…
Read moreNeonatal Care The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act will allow eligible employed parents whose new-born baby is admitted to neonatal care to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave, in addition to other leave entitlements such as maternity and paternity leave. Protection from Redundancy The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act…
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Managing Employee Performance – The What and the Why As your business grows, you will find yourself needing some help managing your team. This is an exciting time, but it also means you need to make some tough decisions. For example, do you hire an internal HR manager for your business? Or do you outsource…
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A well-defined set of employment policies is essential for UK employers. Clear and concise policies provide guidelines and expectations for both employers and employees, ensuring fairness, compliance, and effective communication. This article explores the significant advantages that arise from having a clear and concise set of employment policies in the UK. Clarity and Understanding Clear…
Read moreACAS has issued new guidance regarding Mental Health “Reasonable Adjustments” One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health condition this year according to Mind. In terms of employment law, ‘Disability’ is classed as a mental or physical impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to…
Read moreHow does your organisation manage ethnicity pay differences? Is this something that your organisation thinks about? Do you feel that the salaries you offer to staff are fair to all ethnic groups? On 17th April 2023 the Government published guidance for employers on how to measure, report on and address any ethnicity pay differences within…
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What’s new in Breathe? Update on a new function– Onboarding Tasks We are pleased to announce that Breathe have been working on a new tool to help you streamline processes for new starters. This simple new feature gives you the ability to create custom onboarding tasks and assign them to people around your organisation. This…
Read moreHeat of the Moment Decisions – Potential Unfair Dismissal As employer’s we have all experienced employees who have threatened to leave or have decided after an incident or during a meeting, that they have “had enough” and said I am leaving, or just leave for the day. As an employer it is not always clear…
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