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22nd February 2021 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.
19th February 2021 MAD-HR has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award!
We are thrilled and honoured that MAD-HR has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award. FeeFo is an independent seal of excellence.
11th February 2021 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.
11th February 2021 Using COVID-19 rapid testing in your business
Businesses can now register to order COVID-19 tests for employees who cannot work from home. Find out what this means for you.
4th February 2021 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.
3rd February 2021 How will your appraisal process reflect the challenges of the last 12 months?
Working on your appraisal process should be an ongoing task for your business, especially in light of COVID. Here are our tips.
28th January 2021 Statutory Payments 2021/22
The government have confirmed the statutory rates for 2021 to 2022. We have prepared this useful summary for you.
28th January 2021 Communication is key to employee engagement
Read our top tips for keeping your employees engaged so they are fully supportive of the goals and values of your business.
27th January 2021 The Business Lens Strategy: How HR can support your business’ growth
We look at the Business Lens Strategy as an approach to discovering how HR fits into your business, and how it can encourage growth.
21st January 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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 2021 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.
31st December 2020 Brexit – What is the impact on employers?
Brexit has changed the law regarding recruitment and employment. Here's how the new rules will affect employment in your business.
17th December 2020 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.
7th December 2020 Employee Engagement – Why Bother?
The success of your business depends on how engaged your employees are - read our guide to get some tips on how to do this better.
1st December 2020 How to claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme?
CJRS Grant How to apply. A step by step guide on how to complete your submission for employers by MAD-HR in Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk
14th November 2020 CJRS – Updated guidance and new Treasury Direction
Read the latest CJRS furlough guidance and a corresponding Treasury Direction which were published on 13 November 2020.
11th November 2020 Extended Furlough Scheme Details Released
Extended Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme details released by Goverment on 10th November 2020 and summaried here by MAD-HR
5th November 2020 Furlough scheme extended until end of March 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he will extend the furlough scheme until the end of March 2021. Read the details here.
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