Charlotte Bate, FCIPD
Charlotte has worked as an HR Professional, Trainer and Coach for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience in delivering transformational HR support to businesses of all shapes and sizes, whilst always working with honesty and integrity.
2nd August Improving Employee Wellbeing & Engagement for Better Growth
When focusing on improving your employee wellbeing and engagement, here's how to get the most out of your investment.
29th July Holiday entitlement and pay for ‘part year’ workers – Are you getting it right?
The Supreme Court ruling on the case of Harper Trust v Brazel is final, and here's how it will impact holiday entitlement and pay
26th July Business growth – Is your business ready?
Is your business ready for growth? This process takes careful planning and analysis - here's what you should consider.
4th July Supporting your Employee through Gender Reassignment
Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic. Here are some practical tips to consider regarding gender reassignment in the workplace.
29th June What is the best way to manage relationships at work?
If a romantic relationship forms between two of your employees, how should you deal with it? Here, we explore all aspects of relationships at work.
20th June Hybrid Working – is it right for your business?
Hybrid working is here, but is it really the future of work? We look at what hybrid working is and how to get it to work in your business.
15th June Time’s up – when probation doesn’t work out
We look at how to deal with concerns during the probationary period, and what to do when an employee fails probation.
8th June Cost of living increases – what can HR/businesses do to support?
Is it possible for businesses to better support their employees during the cost of living crisis? We look at the role that employers can play.
8th June Employing an apprentice: Pros and Cons
We look at the pros and cons of apprenticeships, funding available for apprenticeship programmes, what to be aware of, and more.
25th May Right to work checks – what are the current UK regulations?
Advice on the current UK regulations for Right To Work Checks in 2022, including specific info for European Economic Area (EA) Citizens.
25th May HR Compliance and what it means for your business
What is HR compliance? And how do you carry out an HR audit? We cover all this and more in this useful article.
9th May How to onboard a new employee successfully
Onboarding can be a tricky process to get right, but once you do, it will be more rewarding for both you and your new employees.
6th May The role of an HR Consultant at MAD-HR
What does it take to be an HR Consultant at MAD-HR, and what's a typical day like? (Hint: No two days are the same!)
4th May My first month at MAD-HR – Victoria Smith
Victoria Smith recounts her first month at MAD-HR as an HR Consultant, including her application and interview process.
19th April Is it time you found your CHRO?
MAD-HR takes a look at whether one of your key appointments could be that of a Chief HR Officer.
19th April How to harness online recruitment opportunities
A candidate-driven market is forcing employers to reassess their recruitment methods. Find out how changing your recruitment strategy helps.
4th April There’s no ‘I’ in Team… And definitely not in High Performing Teams
How do you build and sustain high performing teams as part of a strategy for success? We explore the options.
28th March Making redundancies – what is the real effect on your business?
If you have made the decision to make redundancies within your business, following the correct process is essential. Find out more here.
22nd March The risks of discrimination in recruitment
Ensure you have a robust recruitment strategy to make certain you are protected from accusations of discrimination while recruiting.
8th March Menopause in the Workplace
What can employers, managers and colleagues do to support team members experiencing symptoms of menopause in the workplace?
