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Employee engagement

What are the characteristics of employee engagement and how do we measure it?

What are engaged employees - and how can you measure engagement? Here's how to gain more insight into your engaged workforce.

Rewriting employee contracts - Covid

Rewriting employee contracts with ‘Covid hindsight’. What to consider & include

With many legal and social changes over the last year, our way of working has changed. Is it time to think about rewriting employee contracts?

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Preparing for a spate of sickness in the months ahead

How to prepare for the spate of employee sickness as a result of COVID and other illnesses this autumn and winter.

Among the best of the best

MAD-HR has made the finals in the Suffolk Business Awards for Customer Excellence and Smal Business of the Year.

Taking on your first employee

Taking on your first employee – what you need to know

A helpful guide for new employers covering key topics such as registering with HMRC, employment contracts, payroll and auto-enrolment.

Whistleblowing: Whistle on a yellow background

Whistleblowing in the workplace

Interested in introducing a whistleblowing policy in your workplace? Here are some tips on what you might consider to include.

Personal growth: A goldfish jumping into a bigger bowl

Are you ready for personal growth?

If personal growth is on your mind, there are many avenues that could help you progress. Read about some of your options in this article.

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How to talk about mental health at work

Getting yourself ready for a difficult conversation at work can be very difficult, here are our tips for how to prepare yourself

Employee wellbeing and engagement

Improving Employee Wellbeing & Engagement for Better Growth

When focusing on improving your employee wellbeing and engagement, here's how to get the most out of your investment.

Football on pitch

Being More Sarina – Leadership and People Management Tips

Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses have won Euro 2022 for England! But what leadership lessons can we learn from her management style?

work from home article MAD-HR

Remote Wellbeing Support – How to best support a WFH colleague or employee

Loneliness affects employees who work remotely, and businesses must respect this reality and do all they can to ensure staff are supported.

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Holiday entitlement and pay for ‘part year’ workers – Are you getting it right?

The Supreme Court ruling on the case of Harper Trust v Brazel is final, and here's how it will impact holiday entitlement and pay

managing menopause

Managing Menopause – Five Tips for Adopting a Workplace Approach

Here are five tips for a dedicated workplace approach to managing the menopause, from HR consultants MAD-HR

Business growth

Business growth – Is your business ready?

Is your business ready for growth? This process takes careful planning and analysis - here's what you should consider.

wellbeing article

How to create a well-being strategy

Does your business have a well-being strategy in place? If you want to aid recruitment and retention then a well-being strategy is essential

HRIS

The Transformative Power of an HRIS

A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is so much more than just a piece of database software. Here's what it can do for your SME.

Supporting Gender Reassignment in the Workplace

Supporting your Employee through Gender Reassignment

Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic. Here are some practical tips to consider regarding gender reassignment in the workplace.

Cycle to work scheme

Cycle to Work schemes are back in fashion

Cycle to Work Schemes can improve the mental and financial wellbeing of employees, as well as saving your business money. Here's how it works.

Relationships at work

What is the best way to manage relationships at work?

If a romantic relationship forms between two of your employees, how should you deal with it? Here, we explore all aspects of relationships at work.

Equality, diversity & inclusion training

How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace

How do you raise awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace? Here's what you need to know.

Understanding Employee Contracts: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Learn why employment contracts are essential for small businesses, what to include, and how they protect your company and employees.

Recruitment Metrics Every SME Should Track

Learn how recruitment metrics help SMEs stay competitive, control hiring costs, and attract top talent with a data-driven approach.

Recruiting Top Talent on a Budget: A Guide for Businesses

Learn how to attract top talent on a budget with practical strategies for small businesses to compete with larger organisations.

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