Employer Pension Contributions Explained + Calculator
Paying employer pension contributions is compulsory for UK employers. As a company or organisation, you must enrol eligible employees into a workplace pension scheme. The [...]
Emma Baigey
Emma is a Content Writer with 5 years of Marketing experience. She specialises in HR strategy and modern workplace trends. When she's not writing, she's running by the beach or cooking Italian food.
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Holiday Pay in UK: How to Calculate it, Laws, Common Questions
We all need to take time off work from time to time. As an employer, you should encourage a healthy work-life balance for your employees. [...]
How to Use a Staff Leave Planner to Simplify Leave Management
A staff holiday planner, or annual leave planner, is a tool that enables team leaders to manage staff holidays. It gives managers and HR professionals [...]
Right to Work Share Code UK: A Complete Guide
The right to work share code was introduced in July 2019, as part of a post-Brexit law. They are now an integral part of the [...]
The Best HR Tools for Small Businesses in 2024
After a turbulent few years for small businesses in the UK, this coming year is set to bring just as many challenges. There are currently [...]
Work Rota: UK Laws and Shift Management Best Practices
Planning and implementing a good office rota is challenging. Doing so whilst taking work rota laws into account is even more so. But having a [...]
UK Sick Leave Law, Sick Pay and Building a Sick Day Policy
Employees in the UK can claim statutory sick pay if they cannot work due to sickness. One of the many roles of a manager or [...]
UK Four-Day Work Week Hailed a ‘Major Breakthrough’
A large majority of companies that took part in the largest ever four-day work week trial will be continuing with the working pattern in what [...]
Per Diem: HMRC Meal Allowance Rates 2023 (UK&I)
When planning a business trip or event, understanding the daily allowance of expenses that are exempt from tax is crucial for employers. HM Revenue & [...]
What is People Management? Definition, Tips, Free Resources
As businesses navigate an era of rapid change, understanding how to engage, develop, and retain talent becomes paramount; in other words, people management. The role [...]
Zero Hour Contracts: Definition, Rights, Employer Responsibilities
Zero hour contracts have sparked debates and discussions on the ethics and implications of such arrangements. In recent years, these contracts have gained notoriety for [...]
Statutory Sick Pay UK (SSP): The Complete Employer Guide
Most employees will get sick at some point. It’s a fact of life. In 2020 alone, 118.6 million working days were lost because of sickness [...]
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): Meaning, Laws, Common Questions
Time off in lieu (TOIL) is a term used for when an employee has worked extra hours and instead of accepting overtime pay, they take [...]
Unpaid Leave in the UK: Everything You Need to Know
In the UK, unpaid leave is a flexible benefit that provides numerous advantages to employees and employers. This article gives a comprehensive overview of unpaid [...]
Ultimate Guide to Employee Background Checks UK
Employee background checks are a vital part of the pre-employment screening process. They give employers the chance to verify a prospective candidate’s criminal record, credit [...]
Ultimate Guide to UK Statutory Maternity Leave and Pay (SMP)
Pregnant employees in the UK are entitled to Statutory Maternity Leave and Statutory Maternity Pay. First things first, there are three types of maternity pay; [...]
Build a Winning HR Strategy [+ Free Checklist Download]
Human resources play a crucial role in any organisation’s success, so it’s essential for HR teams to have a well-defined HR strategy that aligns with [...]
7 Tips for Managing Employee Holiday Requests
Managing holiday requests and tracking absences is an integral but tricky part of the HR function and talent management, especially during standard holiday periods when [...]
How to Conduct an HR Audit to Double Your Team’s Efficiency [+ Free Template]
As organisations continue to grow and evolve, conducting periodic audits of various departments and processes becomes increasingly important, especially within human resources. Conducting a regular [...]
What is a Blind CV and Blind Hiring?
Research has shown that only a third of HR managers in the UK are ‘confident they are not prejudiced’ when hiring. There’s no doubt that [...]
Bereavement Leave in the UK and Ireland
When is an employee entitled to bereavement leave and what is it? This article will explain the ins and outs. What is Bereavement Leave? Bereavement [...]
Paternity Leave UK: Rights, Pay, and Best Practices
What are your rights regarding paternity leave, and how long can you take off work? If you need clear answers to start planning your leave, [...]
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