The importance of a winter well-being strategy
The HR Dept's latest blog looks at mental well-being as Winter approaches.
Six tips for managing difficult conversations remotely
The HR Dept. share some tips for managing difficult conversations while working remotely.
Why assisting departing employees is good for your business
Once reserved for pumpkins and sugar-crazed trick or treaters, 31 October now seems to be getting attention for controversial government deadlines.
Is sleep deprivation affecting your workforce?
One in four adults reported sleep problems during lockdown. With the threat of regional lockdowns still in place, your team could be at risk of sleep deprivation.
How local employers can best deal with mass job applications
As the many apply for the few job vacancies, employers may well feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of applicants. The HR Dept asks: How can we do the best for employers and applicants alike?
Understanding unconscious bias in the workplace
Unconscious biases are social stereotypes that can negatively affect recruitment and other areas of people management. This week's blog looks at how training can help.
Are you considering permanent home working for your business?
Employers might be surprised to find that permanent working from home can be quite different to the temporary set up of recent months. If you’re considering making your business fully remote, read the latest blog from HR Dept first.
Why financial education for employees can be good for business
Financial stress can have a negative effect on the mental and physical health of your employees. The HR Dept finds out how financial education and well-being can play an important role in any workplace wellness strategy.
Keeping employees motivated through tough times
From showing employee appreciation to nurturing skills, there are plenty of cost-effective ways to motivate your staff at a time like this. The HR Dept suggests a few to get you started...
Has coronavirus widened the gender wage gap in your business?
A recent IFS study found that working mothers are 14% more likely to have been furloughed than fathers. What does this mean for the gender wage gap and the future of our workforce?
Four-fifths of businesses back a 'part furlough' scheme
More than four fifths of firms back a motion to introduce a ‘part furlough’ element to the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, according to the results of a survey released last week.
Tips to manage employees' mental health during lockdown
Employees cannot do work during furlough, but you can still check-in on their wellbeing. Get your wellness action plan in place for Stress Awareness Month with The HR Dept's top tips on managing mental health during a crisis.
Four key areas of HR that will help your business during lockdown
Lockdown restrictions are still in place due to #coronavirus. What does this mean for your people management?
Managing workplace mental health during coronavirus
With many people now working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, employers face new challenges with managing workplace mental health. The HR Dept's latest blog addresses some of these issues.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme explained
While the announcement of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme would have been a relief for many employers, it is likely to have raised many questions. The HR Dept outlines what it knows so far...
What you need to consider when asking employees to work from home
Many businesses are turning to Remote Working in response to coronavirus. If you are about to embark on this major change you’ll need efficient processes that comply with #emplaw. Find out more to keep your business working well through covid19uk.
Are you ready for next month's employment law changes?
The HR Dept can talk you through the latest changes to employment law.
Is workplace surveillance right for your business?
Some employers have taken to implementing workplace surveillance to gain more visibility on employee activity and productivity. The HR Dept's blog asks if this could be the route to better work.
The new immigration scheme and your business
Although the new UK immigration changes will not come into effect until January next year, it is a good idea to start workforce planning now.
Tackling bullying and harassment in the workplace
In the latest survey into workplace bullying and harassment, more than half of those who had experienced bullying at work did not report it. Is the problem more widespread than suspected? The HR Dept helps you understand how to tackle this topic in your business.
Employment laws are changing
New employment law is just around the corner for Cambridgeshire businesses.
Should you ban personal relationships in your business?
Whether employees are gossiping about celebrity relationships or the latest office romance to hit your business, the topic of love can be distracting at work. Can a ban on personal relationships at work improve productivity? That's the subject of this week's HR Dept Blog.
Working Parents to get two weeks paid bereavement leave
From 6th April 2020, grieving parents will be entitled to two weeks of parental bereavement leave. Find out more about #JacksLaw.
People Matter January 2020: HR Dept newsletter
The Good Work Plan brings important changes for employers and HR this year. Make sure you’re up-to-date by reading this month’s People Matter newsletter from the HR Dept.
How to keep employees working well through January
If the winter weather and post-Christmas credit card bills have got employees feeling blue this month, the HR Dept has some simple and effective ways to get your #SME workforce back on track, in this month's blog.