We had the opportunity to speak to Maureen Doherty, head of HR at a UK public sector organisation. In this interview, we discuss Maureen’s career in HR and how it evolved into what it is today. Additionally, we talk about her experience working with HR management software as well as delving into the effects and … Read more
We had the opportunity to speak with HR expert Stephen Elkins-Jarrett regarding his career in HR, and his experience and insights working with HR software systems. Stephen’s career in HR is wide-ranging, as he previously worked as an HR director and manager. Along with working as head of people, training, personal development, coaching, CBT counsellor … Read more
We had the opportunity to speak with the HR expert Lex Verweij, who has dedicated his career to the profession of HR. With multiple experiences in the fields of HR Technology, Recruitment, Talent, Development, Reward, Performance, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Lex currently works as the chair of the pro bono committee for the Guild of … Read more
As Boris announced his new measures to subside the growing increase in coronavirus cases, the sense of another lockdown was looming. The UK population is now not allowed to meet in groups larger than 6. This newly enforced law marks a slow but definite regression back into lockdown life. So, what does this mean for … Read more
a conIt can be complicated calculating payroll, and this gets even more complicated when you have to take into account an incident that has occurred. In this article, we are going to show you how to calculate payroll if your worker has had to go on sick leave due to an illness, a non-occupational accident, … Read more
Ever wondered how payroll operates and the role HMRC has in distributing your payroll? Understanding payroll can be complicated, with money coming out under the name of random tax codes, it can get a bit confusing, and not to mention frustrating when you don’t know why your money is being taken out of your payroll … Read more
Working from home isn’t always easy. Sure, there’s no commute and you’re saving a small fortune without those lunches out– but you may also feel stressed and isolated. We’ve already tackled some of the best home office tools for staying connected, productive, and keeping in touch with colleagues. Here, we’re rounding up some more unusual … Read more
A new trend has been festering over the last few months. This is due to the combination of COVID forcing people to start working remotely and the realisation that the current way of working has many limitations. Companies are regularly faced with issues related to employee burn-out, stress-related illnesses, and a lack of employee engagement … Read more
Managing work motivation isn’t always an easy task, especially when employees nowadays are faced with many uncertainties on the world stage. All of this means that HR managers are needing to focus even more attention on employee motivation and how to manage it. After the holidays and in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis this … Read more