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.
3rd November Holiday pay must include commission, confirms Court of Appeal
We have been following the Lock V British Gas case and here we share the latest outcome that Holiday pay must include commission, confirms Court of Appeal
2nd November The impact of avoiding sick pay obligations
An employee has been awarded £75,000 for being denied sick pay. We share the tribunal outcomes and lessons here. Protect your business.
24th October Why Employer Brand is so important to your business
A strong Employer Brand is so important to your business. A powerful business tool that can connect an organisation’s values, people strategy,HR policies.
21st October Fixed Term Contracts – what you need to know
MAD-HR share key information and HR expertise on Fixed Term Contracts – what you need to know about managing them legally.
15th October What you need to know about laying-off staff legally
There are times in almost every business where work slows down, we share what you need to know about laying-off staff fairly
10th October Flippancy over mental health issues can be costly
A Director has been ordered to pay a large fine due to inappropriate comments to an employee. Flippancy over mental health issues cost £7,500
7th October Understanding the impact of Brexit on recruitment
Businesses will understandably worry about how Brexit will affect them, read more here about understanding the impact of Brexit on recruitment
7th October 9 Sexual Harassment at work myths you need to read
MAD-HR share 9 Sexual Harassment at work myths you need to read. See the facts and read the case examples here. Manage business risk.
6th October 7 must dos to create a great company culture
Being a great place to work is key to success. Often easier said than done, we share what you need to do to create a great company culture and maintain it.
4th October When to suspend employees during a disciplinary
Suspending someone can have serious consequences for the employee, here we look at When to suspend employees during a disciplinary.
3rd October 7 Easy Steps to creating a ‘Work at Home’ Policy
There can be may benefits to enabling your employee to work from home. Here are our 7 Easy Steps to creating a 'Work at Home' Policy
29th September Welcome on board Charlotte Bate
Ipswich HR Consultancy, MAD-HR Welcome on board Charlotte Bate.Charlotte joined this month to support the growth of the business,
28th September Is your employee refusing to work their Notice Period?
MAD-HR share valuable HR advice to help managers manage employees refusing to work their Notice Period and steps to be taken.
28th September How to calculate working time
What is included in work time? Working time is defined as any period during which a worker is working, so how do you calculate working time?
21st September Can you refuse an employee’s choice of representative?
Employees are entitled to have representation in a disciplinary hearing, we advise on whether you can refuse an employee’s choice of representative
12th September EVENT: Menta “Let’s Talk People” – 11th October 2016
Join the expert Panel at this Menta event "Let's Talk People". Carole Burman, MAD-HR MD joins them to present to attendees
12th September EVENT: Menta “Being and Employer. What you must know”
Charlotte Bate of our own MAD-HR is speaking at the Menta Employment Training event, "Being an Employer. What You Must Know."
9th September How much could focusing on childcare cost you at interview?
Recruitment process: Tribunal saw an interviewer fined £2K for discrimination for asking childcare-related questions during an interview.
6th September How to manage a potential employees poor sickness history
This case law looks at how to manage a potential employees poor sickness history and what decisions you should make when employing people
5th September How to be a great accountant
MAD-HR can add value to your business and therefore your clients' business. Dont' just be a good accountant, be a great accountant
