This April, we see a huge wave of employment law updates coming into effect. We haven’t seen so many updates happening at once for a very long time. For this reason, it’s incredibly important for you to be aware of these changes and take the necessary action to ensure you stay compliant and that you, […]

The maximum fine for employing an illegal worker is increasing from £20,000 to a whopping £60,000. And if you’re found to knowingly employ an illegal worker, you can also face criminal charges.  Now is the time to make sure your right to work checks on day 1 or before employment starts is completed. The Government […]

Things to consider when your employees want a second job. There are a number of things you need to consider when your employees have a second job, as productivity levels, health and safety and legal obligations are all points that will affect your business. There has been an increase over the last 2 years of […]

Let’s think about what employee engagement means to you. Do your employees appear to enjoy the work they do, they have friends at work and have a nice office environment (or work from home), you put on some fun events, and they get treats on a Friday, and you think they are not looking to […]

HR Information System (HRIS – shortened for HR lingo) So, what do I mean by an HR System, it is the way you store your employee records, the process you use, and the information you use to report data. You may still be using spreadsheets, but there are HR Systems designed to make your life […]

Immigration - Right to Work guidance for SME's The rules on immigration changed on 1 January 2021 with the end of EU free movement. The new points-based system for all migration to the UK, other than for Irish nationals, who will not require immigration permission to work in the UK. The deadline for EU Settlement […]