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Furloughed workers get full redundancy payments

Furloughed workers get full redundancy payments. Government brings in new law to protect employees as redundancy becomes a reality.

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Redundancy – Getting It Right

Redundancy Getting It Right Guide. We look at how to go about making redundancies so that you stay on the right side of employment law.

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Employment Contracts: Why have one?

Employment Contracts - why have one? We look at the reasons why legally you should have contracts of employment for your staff.

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Employees returning from Spain

Employees returning from Spain. The newly imposed quantine for anyone returing from spain could cause employers some issues. Call us for HR advice.

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Magnus Group – Spotlight

Covid-19 Spotlight on Regional Business Achievements Magnus Group. Olly Magnus owner of Magnus Group talks about his challenge of dealling with lockdown.

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SMART – Spotlight

Smart Garden Offices Spotlight - Covid-19 Regional Business Achievements - tell us their story on how they delt with lockdown during the pandemic.

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Ensors – Spotlight

Covid-19 Spotlight on Regional Business Achievements - Ensors. Chris Barrett, Partner at Ensors taks us through the changes from an accountancy perspective.

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HR Resources Online

HR Resources in our Online HR Toolkit are a valuable investment for businesses looking to manage their HR function easily and affordably.

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Employee Handbook – why have one?

The Employee handbook is an important part of managing your HR function for both employers and employees. Read our top tips on why.

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The KBB Centre – Spotlight

MAD-HR's Covid-19 Spotlight on Regional Business Achievements. This feature focusses on The KBB Centre in Ipswich and how they delt with Covid-19.

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New members of Suffolk ProHelp

MAD-HR become a member of Suffolk ProHelp in their efforts to Make A Difference to the local VCSE Sector in Suffolk.

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First Arrest for Suspected Furlough Fraud

Furlough Fraud - Man Arrested in Solihull after investigation reveals abuse of the job retention scheme to the value of £495,000.

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Chancellor’s Recovery Measures Announced

Chancellor's summer statement – Rishi Sunak puts new spending measures in place in a bid to kick start the economy.

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The Woolpack – Spotlight

Covid-19 Spotlight on Regional Business Achievements The Woolpack. In this feature we talk to Marita, Owner and Landlord of The Woolpack pub in Ipswich.

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Hudson Group LLP – Spotlight

Covid-19 Spotlight on regional Business Achievements. This feature focuses on Steve Flory from The Hudson Group and how they managed through Covid-19.

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On-boarding New Employees Remotely

MAD-HR provide a comprehensive guide to onboarding new staff during the Coronavirus pandemic. Download your copy today.

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Easing of Lockdown – Step Three

Easing Lockdown - Here are the details on the easing of the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions as part of Step 3 of the Government’s plan.

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HR Masterclass with Charlotte Bate

Online HR Masterclass with Charlotte Bate – Director of MAD-HR talks with Quickfire Digital. HR Consultants in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.

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Get to Know the Team

Here at MAD-HR we are passionate about our people and in the spirit of Making A Difference we thought we would share some Lockdown Learning with you all.

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HR Services: Considerations when working with HR firms

HR Services - MAD-HR share the key things to look for when selecting an outsourced HR provider and how HR underpins business growth.

Getting Ready for the New Right to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay

Prepare for Neonatal Care Leave & Pay from April 2025. Update policies, train managers & ensure compliance. Get expert support today.

Using Gamification to Boost Productivity at Work

Discover how gamification can improve employee engagement, productivity, and training. Learn practical strategies to apply in your workplace.

The Power of Connection: Why Remote Teams Need Team Days

Discover why team days are essential for remote teams—boost collaboration, morale, and alignment with in-person connection.

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