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”. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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’. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
The 2014 Holiday Pay Ruling Published: 17th Nov 2014 On 4 November 2014, the Employment Appeal Tribunal handed down its decision and gave employers some further clarity in relation to the way employers should calculate their employee holiday pay in the future. READ MORE
Introducing Cheryl Evans Published: 18th Aug 2014 Three years ago I started up my own business - ‘Helping Hands Business Support Services’ - offering basic bookkeeping, credit control, systems development, payroll and HR advice to Sole Traders and SME’s. READ MORE
Understanding the value of performance reviews Published: 30th Jun 2014 Whilst the UK has been officially out of recession for some time now, it seems that only now can businesses really acknowledge it, and employers are once again feeling able to look beyond survival, towards the proactive development of their people. READ MORE