What happens to someone’s private or company pension when they go on maternity leave? The basics Due to Auto-Enrolment, all employers have to enrol their staff into a company pension scheme and contribute at least 3% of their annual salary to the pension each year. And when taking maternity leave, an employee is allowed to benefit from all the things they usually would such as paid holiday, employee protection from unfair dismissal, employee benefits – and employer pension contributions. So, we’ve established the employee should receive the…
Calculating holiday entitlement for full-time employees is relatively straight-forward. But what about when an employee starts or leaves part way through the holiday year, and what about part-time employees? That's when calculating holiday entitlement gets much more difficult... But don't worry - to help you through this arithmetic exercise, we've compiled the following guide to take the stress out of your calculations. Click on an example below to jump to that calculation. Quick links Full-time employees Quick video on holiday calculations for full-time employees Full-time…
Working from home is creating rather a blurred line between employees' work lives and their personal lives. With this in mind, many employers are likely to be encouraging rest breaks. So what does employment law say about lunch breaks? When it comes to the rules, what are employees actually entitled to? Which employees in particular should employers be mindful of? Are there exceptions to the rules? And can an employee determine when they take their lunch break? Keep reading to find out. The Working Time…
It's time to shatter those glass ceilings, strive towards a more inclusive space, and climb higher than ever before. Because diversity is power. "Representation on a leadership level is so important – and even the layers below. The more diverse a leadership team is, the better the business will be." - Michelle Hobson, Moorepay's HR Services Director According to various studies and reports, including the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, the representation of women in senior management roles varies across different industries and…
Let's face it, women have been battling it against the odds forever, especially in the workplace. In this article we aim to shine a light on the importance of female leadership and tackle the barriers to success head-on. It's a tale as old as time - women are unfairly undervalued in society, and in the workplace. Despite tremendous progress in recent years, there's still a lingering misogyny that hinders women's advancement in various industries. In this post, we aim to shine a spotlight on the…
Attracting, developing and retaining your best employees is no easy feat - particularly in such a competitive job market. Here's how you can recruit and keep your incredibly valuable people by using a strategic approach. The UK talent market is tough for employers right now, with 80% of UK employers struggling to find the talent they need. Despite some recovery after the pandemic, record numbers of vacancies continue to go unfilled. Employers are having to offer more flexibility to engage their staff - but could…
Unless you’ve been buried under paperwork for the last decade (entirely plausible in the HR world), you’re bound to be familiar with the concept of ‘Agile’ project management. In this article, we outline how you can apply these concepts to HR operations. When was Agile introduced? Agile methodology was the brainchild of software engineers, developed as a way to speed up their development projects, and was formalised in 2001. It was founded on the principles of collaboration and iteration – breaking down large, complex projects…
Unforeseen roadworks, a missed alarm, or the elusive bus - we're all late from time to time; it just happens! But when lateness becomes persistent, it's time to address it. Join us as we run through the best approach to managing an employee who's always running against the clock. Being punctual isn't just a nicety - it's a necessity for productivity and business success. One of the most common challenges that impacts on the effectiveness of a company is employee lateness. Employers understand that occasional…
Nothing is accomplished in an organisation without its people. And the hub of all things people-related is the HR department, which drives activities – such as hiring, onboarding, leadership development and career improvement – that all have a big effect on the success of an organisation. But while HR plays a huge role in shaping success, it often flies under the radar when it comes to financial impact. People power doesn’t exactly scream “measurable metric,” does it? Well, it’s time to change that narrative. With the…
Whether it's office gossip at the water cooler or misleading information on the web, your employee thinks they're being short-changed. So, what do you do? We've put together a step-by-step guide to help you handle the situation like a pro. Salary is an incredibly emotive topic in the workplace, and as soon as someone thinks they’re being underpaid, they’re likely to make a beeline for their manager. If that manager happens to be you, knowing how to spring into action will prevent the issue from…
