The first 90 days in leadership is your opportunity to lay the groundwork for lasting impact, establish your credibility, and align your vision with your organisation’s goals. Taking on an HR leadership position is a significant milestone in your career. While the urge to jump in and make immediate changes can be strong, it’s essential to take a measured approach. Your initial days should focus on understanding the organisation, building relationships, and identifying ‘quick wins’ that can set the stage for long-term success. This blog…
You’ve reached this article because you know your compensation strategy is directly linked to business success. Long gone are the times where a simple and fair pay packet was all you needed to keep your employees happy and, crucially, working for your company. To stay competitive you need to offer an equitable, transparent compensation package to attract and retain your top talent - your compensation strategy. In this article we’ll go through why it’s important, types of compensation you can offer, and how to create…
Unfortunately, there are more people battling with alcohol issues than many of us realise, this can affect us personally and professionally. According to the CIPD, over a quarter of people said their alcohol consumption has increased as a result of the COVID-19. As a manager, it's a difficult and problematic time when you suspect an employee could have an alcohol problem and you will most likely have a swarm of questions running through your mind. For example, when does the habit of drinking alcohol become…
You've been tasked with reviewing your organisation’s employee benefits package and benchmarking it externally to see how you compare against the market. If you're new to this process, it might seem a bit daunting. In this article, we share some ideas on how to gather external data for benefits benchmarking. What is benefits benchmarking? Benchmarking allows you to regularly review your benefits, ensuring they stay competitive, appealing to employees, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations. 1. Existing network A good place to start is by asking…
Unlocking the full potential of payroll data is more than just a backend function; it can revolutionise your business. As companies aim to enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction, the significance of payroll data has grown tremendously. This is particularly evident in the Payroll Statistics Report 2024 by the CIPP. We’ve reviewed the report and are keen to share our key findings. Let's discuss how you can utilise this data to drive growth and support your workforce. Harnessing the power of payroll data The CIPP Payroll…
Calling on dark arts to resurrect pay document for your past employees? That tricky admin need haunt you no more, employee self-service is alive and kicking. Check out how we’re making past pay documents even more accessible, saving you bags of time on admin. When employees leave it’s all tears, cake, and a bob or two in a handwritten card. Then bam, emails deleted, gone with the wind, like it all never happened. In between the goodbye hugs and well wishes, no one is…
Sporting tournaments engage the nation in a rare sense of communal endeavour, with football – the country's most-supported sport - generating the most interest. Bunting will be hung, songs will be sung. For businesses, however, major sporting events can pose challenges in managing employee absences. And of course with the internet and smartphones, they now have more ways than ever to follow their favourite teams during work hours. So how do employers manage absence during this summer of sport? Work together with your employees Flexibility…
The government has introduced the WorkWell pilot, a £64 million initiative designed to offer tailored work and health support across 15 areas in England. Announced by the DWP and DHSC, WorkWell is aimed at helping individuals with health conditions stay in or return to work by connecting them with local services such as physiotherapy, counselling, and employment advice, providing a support system to enhance both health and work life. The pilots will launch in regions including Greater Manchester, Cornwall, and areas of London, impacting around…
Psst! There have been updates since this article was written. You can read our more recent article on the King's Speech here, or find the latest updates in our employment law guide. Since the July 4 General Election has now passed, organisations that employ people are bracing for significant upheaval with the new Labour government. A legislative nightmare: what’s at stake for HR? The snap election means many Private Members' Bills previously adopted by the Government hang in the balance. With only half of these…
…is a slogan first used by LGBTQIA+ activists back in the 1990s which continues to be used today. It’s an expression used to express frustration and disappointment in the way the people from the queer community continue to be discriminated against and poorly treated today. One of the main challenges when suffering from discrimination is the impact on the person's mental health. This includes the impact on the LGBTQIA+ community which we discuss here, but there are of course mental health consequences for those who have…