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.
31st March HR Strategy and how it will affect the next 12 months of your business
Your investment into your HR strategy will directly affect the results achieved by your business in the next year. Here's how.
17th March 5 things we wish all employers knew about HR
Understanding basic HR principles can help you manage risk, retain your employees, encourage development and lead to your business' success.
15th March Are HR Consultants a dying breed?
We look at the ever changing world of work and how HR consultants are evolving alongside the developments.
12th March Top 10 scary facts about HR
We look at the top 10 scariest facts and statistics about HR that are likely to impact the world of work in the near future.
11th March 10 popular myths about HR
There are many circulating HR myths, and these can actually affect the way you run your business. We separate the myths from the facts.
10th March Constructive dismissal and unfair dismissal – employers’ guide
Want to know the difference between constructive dismissal and unfair dismissal? We define each term in this blog post.
9th March The future of HR
What's next in HR trends? We look at the future of HR and what it means for businesses, from analytics to the gig economy.
4th March Little-known ways to boost your profits with HR
Did you know that investing HR is one way to increase your business profits? We explore how you can invest to your advantage here.
2nd March National Minimum Wage shock headline (Or is it?)
The Government has released a list of companies who have committed National Minimum Wage breaches - but are these breaches always intentional?
1st March How to avoid discrimination in the workplace
Worried about the prospect of a workplace discrimination claim? Prevention is the way forward. Here are some practical steps to take.
24th February Uber decision: The history and the future
We look at the history of Uber vs Aslam case, including similar claims, and what this means for gig economy workers moving forward.
24th February What is indirect discrimination?
Indirect discrimination occurs when a PCP is put into place which could put those with a certain protected characteristic at a disadvantage.
22nd February What is Positive Discrimination In The Workplace?
Positive discrimination is giving preferential treatment to people with a protected characteristic rather than due to their suitability.
11th February Can I insist on my employees having the COVID vaccine?
As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out across the UK, we look at whether employers can insist upon their staff having the vaccine.
4th February What is workplace bullying and how can it be tackled?
1 in 4 employees experience workplace bullying. In this blog post, we look at the consequences of bullying and how to deal with it effectively.
21st January Maternity Leave & Maternity Allowance: Questions Answered
Maternity Allowance is a payment made by the government to those who are not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay from their employer.
21st January What is Bereavement Leave?
Bereavement Leave is time that an employee can take off following the death of a loved one. Find out more about entitlements here.
15th January What is Compassionate Leave?
Compassionate or Bereavement Leave is time that an employee can take off work after the death of a loved one.
15th January What Is Garden Leave? A Guide for Employers
We explore exactly what Garden Leave actually is, its benefits and some areas to consider when enforcing it.
17th December Furlough Scheme extended to 30 April 2021
Find out how the latest changes to the furlough scheme might affect your employees, and your business beyond March 2021.
