Sally is always on the sick, or am I imagining it? And what’s our sickness policy again? Our brand-new excessive sickness alerts take the guess work out of absence, enabling managers to support wellbeing when employees might need it most. There’s a long list of reasons why employees might not feel like rocking up. Maybe they just hate Mondays, or maybe there’s something more serious going on. Something that needs to be carefully supported by HR and line managers. That’s where our excessive sickness alerts…
Need easy onboarding, personalised profiles and a quick way to get your employees in the know? Time for us to talk to you about our new ‘Skills & Interests’ feature When you’re new to a business, things have a habit of going in one ear and out the other. Thinks like names, job titles and what the heck people actually do for eight hours of the day. Our ‘Skills & Interests’ feature is a quick way for employees to personalise their profile, making it even…
Vaping at work is a complex issue with no easy answers. Employers should carefully consider all of the relevant factors before making a decision about whether action is needed for an employee for vaping at work. By having a clear policy in place and enforcing it consistently, one can help to create a safe and productive workplace for all employees. Vaping is often seen as a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes, as it doesn't produce tar or other harmful chemicals. However, there's still limited research…
Are you like me, increasingly confused about leaving tips when you eat out? Do you interrogate the waiting staff about who benefits from the ‘service charge’ that’s appeared on your bill? Do you find yourself fuming because you gave the waiter a cash tip only to spot, subsequently, that a service charge had already been added? The swing to a cashless society, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, reflects a significant lifestyle change. The practice of adding a service charge to bills, mainly in the hospitality…
Please note, legislation has been updated in regards to holiday calculations since this article was written, effective for holiday years that commenced on or after 1 April 2024. If you’re a Moorepay client, please contact us if you need guidance. Otherwise, please see this article on the changes for more information. Roll up, roll up, for an article explaining rolled-up holiday pay: what it is, when it’s used, and when you should avoid it. Rolled-up holiday pay is one method for paying employees for their statutory holiday entitlement,…
Please note, legislation has been updated in regards to holiday calculations since this article was written, effective for holiday years starting on or after 1 April 2024, so some of the content below may be out-of-date. If you're a Moorepay client, please contact us if you need guidance. Otherwise, please see this article on the changes for more information. Giving the correct holiday entitlement for different types of workers can be very confusing. And the legislation behind them can be more confusing still! But it’s…
Since our return to work many years ago following the pandemic, many companies have adopted hybrid working. But what are some of the issues employers can face with this model and with home working? What is hybrid working? One of the most popular current concepts is that of ‘hybrid’ or ‘blended’ working. This is where employees split their working time between their home and the office. Perhaps surprisingly, major interest is coming from employers - not staff. A recent BBC survey revealed that of 50…
Outsourcing your payroll, just like outsourcing anything in your business, does come with an element of risk. And not necessarily a fun kind of risk, like karaoke, blind dates, or opening a packet of ham that’s been in your fridge for a while. That being said, a small amount of risk can lead to great rewards - whether that’s a streamlined payroll experience or a delicious sandwich. We’ll walk you through the 7 most common perils of moving your payroll function from in-house to managed.…
Your HR department plays a vital role in employee engagement, experience, and well-being. But when administrative tasks become burdensome, it can impact morale, productivity, and even mental health. Yet struggling HR staff might be the last people in your business to put their hands up and call for help. After all, they’re the ones meant to be playing the support role themselves… So, how do you know when your HR department is overwhelmed? Here are seven signs that suggest your HR team is nearing burnout…
It’s teeny-tiny, hold it in the palm of your hand, kinda have to squint to see it sometimes. When we think discounts, we think bigger is better. Well, not in this case. Check out our app update that’s going to have you saying, “less really is more.” The Sunday roast countdown has begun. You’re blitzing through the aisles of Sainsburys, supermarket sweep style, charging towards the lights of the self-checkout. A sigh of relief, you’ve made it. As you frantically hurl spuds at the scanner…
