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COVID vaccine for employees - angst amid the workforce

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?

Employee mental health

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.

Onboarding remotely - strategies for success

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.

Online candidate interview tips

Online candidate interviews: Top tips to get it right

Looking for online interview tips? Here's how to interview candidates successfully using virtual software.

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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.

Moodbeam article

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.

Work From Home

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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Coming out of Lockdown – case studies

As we progress through the government’s ‘roadmap’ of exiting lockdown, we’ve been catching up with some of our clients to look at the changes

Signs you are getting the best from your HR consultancy

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.

Voluntary redundancy - what is it?

Compulsory redundancy and voluntary redundancy – what’s the difference?

What's the difference between voluntary redundancy and compulsory redundancy? We explore both actions here.

HR Strategy and how it will affect the next 12 months of your business

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.

HR Con

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.

HR consultancy

Are HR Consultants a dying breed?

We look at the ever changing world of work and how HR consultants are evolving alongside the developments.

Top 10 scary HR facts

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.

Top 10 HR myths

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.

Bullying Allegations and the burden of proof

Workplace Bullying & Harassment Allegations & The Burden Of Proof

We look at what 'proof' means in terms of workplace bullying, and whose responsibility it is to obtain proof.

Constructive dismiss Vs unfair dismissal

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.

The Future of HR

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.

International Women's Day

A pledge in the name of equality

MAD-HR have signed Suffolk Chamber of Commerce's Gender Equality Business Pledge, showing commitment to gender equality in the workplace.

Boost profits with HR

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.

Understanding the Redundancy Dismissal Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the key differences between redundancy and dismissal, and explore the essential steps to ensure a fair, legal redundancy process.

Building Trust and Credibility as a Manager: Essential Tips and Techniques

Learn key steps for building trust as a manager, from open communication to authentic leadership and active listening.

Festive Opening Hours 2024

Here are full details of our office opening times during the festive season 2024/25 and how you can contact our team.

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