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21st November 2016 How to keep contact with a sick or absent employee
When employees are absent, there is a requirement to stay in touch. What if you are struggling to contact an employee who is off sick?
21st November 2016 Flexible Working – any right of appeal?
Employees with 26 weeks’ continuous service have the right to request flexible working. Read our blog Flexible Working – any right of appeal?
21st November 2016 Can I refuse last minute holiday requests?
Last minute holidays have become increasingly popular. But an employee can’t book one and then expect you to fall in with their eleventh hour plans.
18th November 2016 The staff Christmas Party – Don’t be a Grinch
The Staff Christmas Party - We are approaching the time of staff socials. Here are a few free tips on managing the preparation, the event & the aftermath.
14th November 2016 Webinar “How do I employ my first person” – 30th November 2016
Charlotte Bate is guest speaker for the New Anglia Growth Hub's webinar on "How do I employ my first person?". Register your place here.
11th November 2016 What you need to know about Travel Time
After the recent ECJ ruling, we have put this blog together on What you need to know about Travel Time and how it could affect your business
9th November 2016 MAD-HR are 1 of 8 businesses under the ISSBA Spotlight 2016
As one of 8 businesses chosen for this year's Anglia Business Spotlight event, MAD-HR are proud to be going under the ISSBA Spotlight 2016
3rd November 2016 Holiday pay must include commission, confirms Court of Appeal
We have been following the Lock V British Gas case and here we share the latest outcome that Holiday pay must include commission, confirms Court of Appeal
2nd November 2016 The impact of avoiding sick pay obligations
An employee has been awarded £75,000 for being denied sick pay. We share the tribunal outcomes and lessons here. Protect your business.
24th October 2016 Why Employer Brand is so important to your business
A strong Employer Brand is so important to your business. A powerful business tool that can connect an organisation’s values, people strategy,HR policies.
21st October 2016 Fixed Term Contracts – what you need to know
MAD-HR share key information and HR expertise on Fixed Term Contracts – what you need to know about managing them legally.
15th October 2016 What you need to know about laying-off staff legally
There are times in almost every business where work slows down, we share what you need to know about laying-off staff fairly
10th October 2016 Flippancy over mental health issues can be costly
A Director has been ordered to pay a large fine due to inappropriate comments to an employee. Flippancy over mental health issues cost £7,500
7th October 2016 Understanding the impact of Brexit on recruitment
Businesses will understandably worry about how Brexit will affect them, read more here about understanding the impact of Brexit on recruitment
7th October 2016 9 Sexual Harassment at work myths you need to read
MAD-HR share 9 Sexual Harassment at work myths you need to read. See the facts and read the case examples here. Manage business risk.
6th October 2016 7 must dos to create a great company culture
Being a great place to work is key to success. Often easier said than done, we share what you need to do to create a great company culture and maintain it.
4th October 2016 When to suspend employees during a disciplinary
Suspending someone can have serious consequences for the employee, here we look at When to suspend employees during a disciplinary.
3rd October 2016 7 Easy Steps to creating a ‘Work at Home’ Policy
There can be may benefits to enabling your employee to work from home. Here are our 7 Easy Steps to creating a 'Work at Home' Policy
29th September 2016 Welcome on board Charlotte Bate
Ipswich HR Consultancy, MAD-HR Welcome on board Charlotte Bate.Charlotte joined this month to support the growth of the business,
28th September 2016 Is your employee refusing to work their Notice Period?
MAD-HR share valuable HR advice to help managers manage employees refusing to work their Notice Period and steps to be taken.
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