Human Resources Management
Human Resources Management (HRM) is the name given to a set of skills and tasks used to manage the people who work in an organisation.
If you’re a business owner or leader, it’s important to understand the basics of HRM so that you can make informed decisions about your workforce.
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Latest Human Resources Management articles
1st March 2020 Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay – What Are Your Obligations as an Employer?
Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay - Your obligations as an employer. With effect from 6 April 2020 the new legislation will come into force.
13th January 2020 HR Trends You Need To Know About in 2020
HR Trends for 2020. MAD-HR take a look at flexible working, the GIG economy, HR automation, mental and financial wellbeing and attracting GEN Z.
20th December 2019 Overcoming HR hurdles and making a difference for new and growing businesses
HR Expert – As a start up or growing business, you will be spinning many plates at once. MAD-HR can help overcome those HR hurdles.
8th November 2019 Automatically Unfair Dismissal – Know The Facts
These 29 reasons for unfair dismissal are deemed to be 'automatically unfair' so the employer has no defence to the claim.
23rd August 2019 MAD-HR discusses the impact of the Taylor Review
What is the Taylor Review, why did it lead to the Good Work Plan and what are the implications? MAD-HR discusses in this article.
22nd March 2019 T Levels: Paving the Way to Industry Success
The new T Level Qualification is an alternative to A Levels and is perfect for those looking to study a technical qualification.
9th March 2019 Meetings, Meetings and More Meetings
Most meetings are not effective and that loss of productivity is not great for your business. How can you improve the quality of your meetings?
9th November 2018 When is Notice of Dismissal Effective?
Notice of Dismissal - when is it effective? In the case of Haywood vs Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust - what happened next?
22nd October 2018 Employee says they’ve had enough, is it a resignation?
Letter of resignation. HR rules change regularly, especially in light of Brexit. Giving notice to leave a job is not always a resignation
3rd September 2018 Is a Four-Day Week Practical?
Four day week. Is it practical to work a four-day week? MAD-HR Director & HR Expert Carole Burman answers this question in Business East.
15th August 2018 Planning for Paternity
Why Less Men Are Taking Paternity Leave…And What Employers Need to Know. Make sure you know how to manage your 'new dad' team members.
25th July 2018 When The Temperatures Climb, The Responsibilities Soar
With record breaking temperatures, comes short fuses and personnel issues. Read our most recent blog to help you navigate a stress free summer.
16th July 2018 Lessons In Management From Southgate
In today's world, playing the long game is not how we tend to plan. Gareth Southgate has proved time is essential if you want to create sustainable success.
16th July 2018 GCSE grades explained: Letters to Numbers
Do you look at your children's GCSE predicted grades or exam results and wonder what it all means? Here's an easy to use guide to the new grades framework.
11th July 2018 When Football Comes Home Does That Mean Your Staff Will Stay Home Too?
Absenteeism after World Cup matches is well known phenomenon and has historically cost British businesses millions. So what about this year? We'll guide you
9th July 2018 Summertime and Retention Protection
What’s more infectious than a common cold in the workplace? Answer? A plague of summertime resignations. Start thinking about your staff retention now.
3rd July 2018 Pimlico Case: Understanding the difference between contractor, worker and employee
Explanation of the three types of workers and what it means for your business, with reference to the Pimlico Plumbers case.
10th June 2018 What’s the Solution to Finding and Keeping the Best Talent?
Do you want to keep your talent for longer and leverage more from the training you have invested in? This blog find the solution on better staff retention.
5th June 2018 Succession Planning & Talent Spotting are Key to Diversity
Board diversity - Succession planning and talent spotting create board diversity and organisations and companies that honour diversity at all levels.
27th April 2018 When does the notice start from?
Are you confident that your contracts are up to the mark? The High Court and Appeal Court upheld a claim that notice began when the letter was read.
Popular Human Resources Management articles
These are the articles relating to topic that are popular on the MAD-HR website.
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- How to manage employee requests to record meetings
- Struggling to contact an employee who is off sick?
- Does poor performance justify redundancy?
This page of our site is our Human Resources Management hub. In this section, we share articles discussing the key aspects of HRM and explain why it’s essential for any business. We’ll also provide tips on how to get started if you’re just starting out.
The impact of Human Resources on businesses
Human resources has a significant impact on businesses of all sizes. By understanding the ever-changing landscape of employment law, human resources consultancy can provide guidance and support to companies to ensure they are compliant with current legislation. They can also advise on recruitment strategies, help with employee retention and offer training and development programmes to improve staff morale and motivation. In addition, human resources consultancy can provide expert guidance during periods of change, such as mergers and acquisitions or downsizing. By understanding the needs of both employees and employers, human resources consultancy can play a vital role in ensuring businesses operate smoothly and effectively.
From hiring and training new employees to ensuring that your current team is productive and happy, HR touches every aspect of your business. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or don’t know where to start when it comes to Human Resources Management, our team at MAD-HR can help. We have years of experience in all areas of human resources, from recruitment to retention, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Don’t let your business suffer because of poor HR – contact us today!
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