Tired of the office grump? We cover all the do’s and don’ts for dealing with employees with a not-so-sunny disposition regarding the work place right here. It's not uncommon for a workplace to have one or two employees that are known for their negative attitude towards their jobs. Unfortunately, the negative attitude exuding from just a couple of members of staff can have a negative impact upon the entire workforce and even the success of the business. Given enough time, this kind of attitude could…
Keeping up with the ever changing landscape of GDPR is essential for business success. But in our venture to stay compliant, we might be holding onto data for longer than necessary. So, how long is too long? We've put together this simple guide to help you know where you stand. The law has always required you to keep HR records. The Data Protection Act (DPA), which governs this area, stipulates statutory retention periods for some records – for example, payroll data, P60s and P45s must be…
The past few years have seen some horrific fires break out in homes and workplaces across the United Kingdom, from the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower to the blazes in a Primark store in Belfast and the School of Arts in Glasgow. And it is not just buildings that have been affected, we saw fires ravage the Manchester Moorlands a few summer's ago. Fires can be devastating, leading not only to the loss of life but the destruction of businesses, property, and local wildlife. They…
In this article we discuss why representation matters in the media and in business – and why it matters to us at Moorepay. In the spirit of this year’s LGBTQIA+ History Month theme, #BehindTheLens, we explore why representation in the media and business matters to us, and why it should matter to you. Read on to think of representation in a new, hairier light, and why it’s so important. A thought experiment Imagine if, in the media, you only ever saw 5’8” men with big,…
In the last few years, we've seen a shift in the workplace with employees revaluating their values and priorities. This has led to employees demanding more from their employers, looking for new opportunities, and changing professions. With this challenging landscape, how do you keep your incredibly valuable employees? Losing your top employees is likely to have a detrimental impact on your organisation’s growth. So, what can you do to retain your talent? Offering more money may seem the obvious way to prevent resignations. However, in…
According to Mind, 1 in 6 employees are reporting a common mental health problem such as anxiety, depression or stress in a given week, which can have a significant impact on employee wellbeing. Sadly, the number of people reporting mental health problems overall has been going up in recent years. Many reasons may influence this, including personal circumstances such as physical health, experiencing prejudice, and living in poverty, as well as changes that impact society, such as the cost of living crisis. The reasons for…
If you’re making redundancies in your business, you might be wondering what to do about your employees’ final redundancy payments regarding their pension. Do employers have to take pension contributions from redundancy pay? Can employees choose to add more into their pension pot? We go through the process below. Taking pension contributions If you make an employee redundant, do you have to take pension contributions from their redundancy pay? When an employee gets made redundant, they’re usually entitled to a redundancy payment, separate to their…
Bank holidays have been somewhat chaotic for our calendars in recent years, given the major changes to the monarchy. Luckily, 2024 seems to bring stability and a return to routine. Here are four important things you need to know about bank holidays for 2024. Most of the UK has eight permanent bank holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Traditionally, except for the festive bank holidays, these take place…
The Government set new regulations when it comes to holiday and holiday pay, which came into effect April 2024. Here’s what you need to know. The new Regulations took effect on 1st January 2024. However, they relate to leave years starting on or beyond April 1st 2024. Of course, most employers use a 1st January – 31st December leave year - which may mean some HR head-scratching to decide what to do and from when. If you decide to change your current arrangements, you may…
As in the recent example of TV personality Greg Wallace, ’banter’ at work can cause major issues. Even matters purportedly said or done in years gone by can explode in the present. And emerging issues are not just problematic for the individual, but also potentially for those who employ or engage them. With new legislation to stamp out work related sexual harassment, and the number of claims steadily increasing annually, we consider that favourite, well-worn, employment tribunal excuse “but it was only banter”. What is…
