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Read the latest human resources, employment law and health & safety news and views from the team at New Dawn Resources.

Huddersfield based HR consultancy New Dawn Resources give some top tips on Secret Santa.

Secret Santa – Ho Ho Ho or No No No?

Published: 01st Dec 2017

The festive period is now here with a vengeance and the usual round of workplace traditions are probably well underway. Ask most people which one they dread the most and Secret Santa will come somewhere near the top of the list.

New Dawn Resources explains the importance of reinforcing the drink/ drive message to staff.

Driving Under the Influence?

Published: 27th Nov 2017

Inevitably, as our thoughts turn to the festive season most companies will, to some degree look to reinforce the Drink/Drive message to their staff.

New Dawn Resources explain the importance of calculating entitlement and holiday pay

Holiday Pay: Calculating Entitlement and Pay

Published: 03rd Apr 2017

An increasing number of employees, particularly those without standard working hours, are challenging their employers in tribunals over whether they are getting a fair deal on holiday pay.

Understanding the role of and enhancing the impact of the supervisor from Huddersfield based New Dawn Resources.

Understanding the role of and enhancing the impact of the supervisor

Published: 07th Nov 2016

I have been asked to deliver a HR Best Practise Forum for the Calderdale & Kirklees Manufacturing alliance on the 17th November, the topic has been set as “Understanding the role of and enhancing the impact of the supervisor”.

New Dawn Resources explain the importance of The Modern Slavery Act 2015.

The Modern Slavery Act 2015

Published: 13th Sep 2016

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is not something that will affect many of our clients at this moment in time, although as our clients grow and develop it is likely to become something they need to know about and take action on in coming years. 

New Dawn Resources explain the Impact of the Fit Note and how this can effect employment.

The Impact of the Fit Note

Published: 03rd May 2016

Despite changes coming into effect 6 years ago, many employers still struggle to understand the implication of the changes and what they can or can’t do when an employee sends in a ‘fit note’.

Huddersfield based New Dawn Resources outline the new sentencing guidelines for health and safety offences.

Possibly the most important change in Health and Safety enforcement since 1974

Published: 15th Mar 2016

The new sentencing guidelines for health and safety offences adopt a range of well-intentioned and apparently rational changes.

New Dawn Resources give updates on important Pay Information for 2016

Important Pay Information for 2016

Published: 12th Jan 2016

Many of us who run a business come back to the office in January energised and rested hoping to continue to drive the business forward and build on the success of the previous year.