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.
28th February Global Events & Employee Impact – What Do Good Leaders Need to Know?
How do business leaders manage the personal and political impact of such an evolving story, in the context of the daily workplace?
10th February Setting the record straight on mental health and dismissals
The question many employers might want to ask is “Can I dismiss someone with a mental health condition?” The answer: it’s not so straightforward.
1st February Employers guide to Custom and Practice in Employment Law
All employers need to understand 'custom and practice'. Find out what can happen if you ignore custom and practice and something goes wrong.
13th October Mental health in the workplace – What’s your role?
We look at mental health in the workplace, and the responsibilities that you may have as an employer - plus, practical policies to implement.
13th October Tribunal rules that underperforming Sales Director was unfairly dismissed after submitting £60k expenses claim
After being offered a lucrative settlement package, the employee submitted a huge expenses claim worth almost £60,000.
16th July Annual leave and the COVID implication
Many staff will feel they’ve ‘missed out’ on holiday over the last year due to COVID. How might you approach this year’s holiday leave?
7th July Dismissal on the grounds of personal conduct
Following the accosting of Prof. Chris Whitty and subsequent firing of a perpetrator, we explore the nuances of dismissal for personal conduct.
2nd July Bereavement leave – a guide for employers
Bereavement leave may have been especially high in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how best to support your staff.
21st June IR35 – Update
With IR35 having been extended to the private sector in April 2021, what do we know so far? Here’s our insight.
17th June Minimise risk when it comes to fire and rehire
What is the concept of firing and rehiring, and how do you stay on the right side of both the law and your moral obligations to staff?
10th June One bad apple in the workplace
A toxic employee is akin to a bad apple among a healthy crop. Here's how to deal with them, with minimal or no damage to your business.
19th May Hospitality restart
For hospitality staff returning to work after lockdown, the next few months may prove tougher than usual. Here are 5 tips for your business.
10th May Vaccine angst amid the workforce
With employers having a duty of care to ensure a safe working environment, how do you deal with employees choosing not to take the vaccine?
6th May HR and employee mental health. What are my obligations?
We look at what causes poor employee mental health in the workplace, and how your business could improve wellbeing.
5th May Onboarding remotely – strategies for success
Are you planning on remote onboarding new recruits to your business? Here are our tips for achieving success while onboarding remotely.
28th April Online candidate interviews: Top tips to get it right
Looking for online interview tips? Here's how to interview candidates successfully using virtual software.
20th April Moodbeam and employee well-being
The Moodbeam is a mood-tracking device, similar to some fitness tracking watches. We look at the possible impact from a HR perspective.
16th April Work from home, hybrid or office – how do you manage staff in different settings?
How do you manage work from home, hybrid and office staff? We look at the advantages and disadvantages of each style of work.
9th April Signs you’re getting the best from your HR consultancy
What makes a good HR consultancy? We explain the elements that a good HR consultancy should deliver for your business.
31st March Compulsory redundancy and voluntary redundancy – what’s the difference?
What's the difference between voluntary redundancy and compulsory redundancy? We explore both actions here.
