Factorial HR Blog

All businesses want to reduce their labour turnover. You want your people to be happy and productive and stay at your company for years to [...]

There are a number of critical changes in UK employment law expected this year, and employers and employees need to be aware of them. Employment [...]

The HR department plays a critical role in managing a company’s workforce. Its responsibilities range from recruitment, training, retention, productivity, payroll, and health and safety. [...]

A growing number of companies around the world are using HR technology to automate and streamline their HR functions and processes. Recent surveys have shown [...]

With today’s rapid expansion and market growth, new positions and opportunities are opening up within organisations all the time. Eventually, if companies want to successfully [...]

What if we told you that you no longer have to do anything to announce your entry into the office? Meaning you don’t have to [...]

Integrated software systems are taking the world by storm. They are transforming how companies around the world conduct and grow their business. Integrating all of [...]

Discover the UK Bank Holidays for 2023 As an employer, it is important to be aware of all of the 2022 Bank Holidays in the [...]

In this article, we break down what makes employees feel empowered, how it benefits organisations and the individuals they employ, and provide eight steps to [...]

What is the productive capacity of your company? In other words, do you know what the full time equivalent is and how it can help [...]

A probation period at work, also known as a probationary period, is a vital step in the recruitment process. It enables employers and newly hired [...]

What is an Org Chart? ‘Org chart’ is shorthand for ‘organisational chart’. An organisational chart is a visual representation of how the individuals in an [...]

There are a number of factors to consider before you conduct an employee pay review. With the right planning, regular reviews can help you ensure [...]

Though some people work without written contracts in the UK, it is safer for employees and employers to have the terms of their agreement down [...]

A well-crafted job advertisement can help you attract and retain the best talent in your industry, so it is crucial that you get it right. [...]

As an employer, it is important to invest in employee training and development to help your team grow. Training can help your employees learn new [...]

On March 8th, we celebrate women. International Women’s Day is a day to fight for equity. We not only fight for equality for women at [...]

Staying productive can be hard when you’re working from home. A double-edged sword, working from home can truly test your self-control. Sure, you could plunge [...]

Learning and development, also known as training and development, is a core function of human resource management. When managed well, it can help you develop [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Continuous performance management is a set of processes that track and evaluate an employee’s productivity in line with the objectives of a company. The aim [...]

Let’s start with the most common question: is severance pay the same as redundancy pay?  In some ways, yes. Both are a form of financial [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of disruption around the world. Businesses globally have taken a huge blow, with HR departments bearing the [...]