Carole Burman, FCIPD
Managing Director and Founder of MAD-HR, Carole has over 30 years of experience working in the world of HR. She prides herself on her ability to help clients grow their business and attract, retain and engage talent by building a positive employer brand.
18th January How to achieve your workplace New Year resolutions
The New Year is time for new goals, here we give you 6 Tips on how to achieve your workplace New Year resolutions and feel great!
18th January You could have an annual leave problem this Easter…
Easter 2017 falls in April presenting what may be an unidentified annual leave problem. Here we look at managing this annual leave period.
9th January Why a great HR Strategy is crucial for an SME
Being proactive is much more effective than being reactive, we share the reasons that great HR Strategy is crucial for an SME
9th January 5 Tips that will improve team productivity
Getting the best out of your teams can be a challenge however we have out together these 5 tips to improve team productivity.
22nd December What is Parental Leave and who is eligible?
Parental leave changes from April 2015. We share important HR updates for employers on details of the Parental leave. Read on to protect your business.
22nd December Case Study: How MAD-HR is making a difference
MAD-HR is making a difference to businesses and Carole Burman, MAD-HR MD, shares her insights and talks openly with readers.
21st December “I’m fine, honest” – How to support employees in denial
Denial of health issues. MAD-HR share our HR expertise to support managers to support employees in denial of health issues, including your duty of care.
13th December When is a dismissal not a dismissal?
We share the outcomes of a recent Tribunal to demonstrate the question when is a dismissal not a dismissal? HR advice at your fingertips for your business
1st December FREE Webinar “An intro to employing people”
Recruitment can be daunting. There is a lot to consider and doing it properly pays dividends. Here's an intro to employing people - hit the ground running
1st December How to manage annual leave and sickness overlap
It is inevtiatvle that at times your employees will be on leave and fall ill. We share our tips on How to manage annual leave and sickness overlap
1st December Jewish woman who can’t work Saturdays wins £16,000
A Jewish woman who can't work Saturdays wins £16,000 at Tribunal after recruiter is found guilty of religious discrimination
1st December £49,000 pay-out for former teacher pressured to resign
Handling potential resignations can be tricky. Read tips based on a real case of a £49,000 pay-out for former teacher pressured to resign
24th November What you need to know about the Autumn Statement
Yesterday saw Hammond deliver What you need to know about the Autumn Statement. We have put this together as a round-up of statement outcomes for business
21st November How to keep contact with a sick or absent employee
When employees are absent, there is a requirement to stay in touch. What if you are struggling to contact an employee who is off sick?
21st November Flexible Working – any right of appeal?
Employees with 26 weeks’ continuous service have the right to request flexible working. Read our blog Flexible Working – any right of appeal?
21st November Can I refuse last minute holiday requests?
Last minute holidays have become increasingly popular. But an employee can’t book one and then expect you to fall in with their eleventh hour plans.
18th November The staff Christmas Party – Don’t be a Grinch
The Staff Christmas Party - We are approaching the time of staff socials. Here are a few free tips on managing the preparation, the event & the aftermath.
14th November Webinar “How do I employ my first person” – 30th November 2016
Charlotte Bate is guest speaker for the New Anglia Growth Hub's webinar on "How do I employ my first person?". Register your place here.
11th November What you need to know about Travel Time
After the recent ECJ ruling, we have put this blog together on What you need to know about Travel Time and how it could affect your business
9th November MAD-HR are 1 of 8 businesses under the ISSBA Spotlight 2016
As one of 8 businesses chosen for this year's Anglia Business Spotlight event, MAD-HR are proud to be going under the ISSBA Spotlight 2016
