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3rd August 2021 Full Time HR Consultant Suffolk
Recruiting - Full Time HR Consultant. We are looking for someone with expert HR knowledge & skills to join our growing Team. Apply to join the MAD-HR team.
27th July 2021 The end of furlough is coming – are you ready?
What should business owners and employers be doing to prepare themselves for the end of the furlough scheme in September 2021?
16th July 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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.
28th June 2021 Terminating employment in a remote working world
Employee termination is never easy, but firing remote employees can be even harder. Here is an empathetic guide to help you prepare.
21st June 2021 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 2021 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?
16th June 2021 Recruitment crisis? Solutions for tactical hiring even when it’s urgent
Recruitment in the current climate is potentially unnerving, given the fallout from months of lockdowns. Here are our tips for recruiting without delay.
10th June 2021 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.
9th June 2021 The importance of performance appraisals
Appraisals often require a lot of effort on your part as an employer, but here's why that effort is absolutely worth it for your business.
19th May 2021 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.
19th May 2021 Learn crucial HR procedures with our HR Heroes course
Learning how to deal with recruitment, probation, grievance, family friendly entitlements, and more, with our 4-part HR training course.
10th May 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Online candidate interviews: Top tips to get it right
Looking for online interview tips? Here's how to interview candidates successfully using virtual software.
27th April 2021 Return to work after COVID-19 Toolkit
Find out what is contained in the MAD-HR 'Return to work after COVID-19' Toolkit and how getting the toolkit can help your business.
20th April 2021 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 2021 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.
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