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  • Making Flexible Working Work

    Making Flexible Working WorkMarch 29th, 2019 in Blog

    The demands of modern living, together with technological advances, are eroding traditional work patterns, so flexible working should be prevalent in most 21st century organisations. Yet, in reality, it is taking much longer to make the cultural shift to fully integrate these more modern working practices into our businesses and making flexible working work. So what is meant by flexible working? It is a generic term used to describe a wide range…

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  • Wellbeing, Mental Health at Work, Childcare Vouchers and the Gender Pay Gap

    CIPD Shropshire Well-being Event and ExhibitionOctober 1st, 2018 in Blog

    CIPD’s Shropshire Branch Well-being Event & Exhibition (10th October 2018) This Event is being held in response to an increased demand from local businesses for more information and practical support to help improve the health and well-being of their workforce. There will be an opportunity to hear from top speakers and take part in a series of well-being themed workshops. Kay’s comment: The Event is open to members and non-members of…

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  • Small Business Employment Law Update April 2017

    Zero Hour Contracts, Holiday Pay, Caste Discrimination and Gender Pay ReportingApril 3rd, 2017 in Blog

    Statutory Rate Increases, National Living Wage, Apprenticeship Levy and Gender Pay Reporting Welcome to my latest Small Business Employment Law Update for an easy-to-read overview of the main employment law changes affecting the smaller business. In future issues I will keep you posted on HR implications of the EU exit negotiations (including possible changes to the working time directive, TUPE and immigration). NATIONAL LIVING WAGE AND NATIONAL…

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  • Why is there still a Gender Pay Gap ?

    International Women's Day 8th March 2016March 1st, 2017 in Blog

    The Office of National Statistics shows a gender pay gap for full-time employees of 9.4% in 2016 and 18.1% when part time employees are included. According to the annual Women in Work Index compiled by PwC, the West Midlands has the furthest to go in eliminating pay inequality and it will take at least another 24 years to eliminate the gender pay gap within the UK. Why is there still a Gender Pay Gap in the UK? Many of the pay differences we…

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  • HR Newsletter for Small and Micro Businesses

    HR Newsletter for Small and Micro BusinessesOctober 5th, 2016 in Blog

    Welcome to my latest HR Newsletter for Small and Micro Businesses. The post Brexit effect on employment law is yet to be felt. In the meantime, here’s the latest round-up of current UK legislative changes and their likely impact on small and micro businesses. Check out my FREE Downloads at the bottom of the Homepage. National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage (1st Oct 2016) For 21-24 year olds the rate increases from £6.70 to…

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