HR Solutions 4 Business

22/03/2019

Friday AGAIN. How did that happen? It's been super busy here at HRS4B.

Sally:
Exciting launch of the season at Tregarthen's Hotel (and we just had to post the jet boat picture again - travelling in style!)
Conducting a payroll review for another client in preparation for the changes coming into effect from April
Dealing with an employee relations issue

Lisa:
Day with a new client learning about the company
Networking meeting and business development.

Louisa:
Visiting a client to discuss how to upload performance management processes onto Breathe
Writing a new employee handbook
Pulling together employment contracts
Dealing with bank holiday/part-time queries

Anything here we could help you out with?

Phew! Over and out. Have a great weekend everyone.

22/03/2019

Mental health affects one in four people at some point in their lives, according to an article by CIPD.

As well as having a framework to support people if they experience poor mental health, it’s essential to promote good mental health throughout the workforce. Investing in employee well-being is the right thing to do, and it also enhances employee engagement and productivity, which in turn supports business growth.

Want to know more? Come along to our seminar in Southampton:

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace Work-related mental ill health currently costs UK employers £34.9 billion pounds a year; and we know from our clients that this can often be a sensitive and difficult issue to manage in the workplace. We are therefore pleased to invite you to our seminar, bro...

21/03/2019

It's an adventurous life working in HR. Here's Sally's mode of transport back from the beautiful Isles of Scilly today.

Safe travels Sally, hold on tight!

21/03/2019

Samaritans CEO: Emotional literacy is key to mental wellbeing at work

A sensible and compelling article on mental health in the workplace by Ruth Sutherland, Samaritans CEO.

If you'd like to know more about how to handle this sometimes difficult and sensitive topic, please join us for a seminar on 24th April at 8am in Southampton.

Click here for details: http://ow.ly/jpVw50nBj81

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Developing your emotional literacy is vital to supporting employees mental health, says Samaritans CEO Ruth Sutherland.

20/03/2019

88% of employees believe a company’s mental health strategies are important when choosing a role, a survey shows.

In contrast, no employers believed professionals would consider mental wellbeing support strategies extremely important.

The research also revealed that employers (99%) and professionals (97%) are widely in agreement that businesses have a responsibility to support the mental health of their staff. However, just 51% currently have a policy in place to support their staff.

If, as an employer, you'd like to understand more about how to sensitively manage work-related mental health, please click here for details on our seminar taking place on 24th April at 8am in Southampton: http://ow.ly/8LOW50nBiHR

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But only 3% of companies mention mental health in job ads

19/03/2019

View from 'the office' today. Start of the season at Tregarthen's Hotel in the beautiful Isles of Scilly. Really doesn't get much better does it? Yep, we love our job.

19/03/2019

Creating a mental health-friendly culture

If you’ve established an environment that supports mental health, it can be the difference between someone feeling comfortable to speak out early on about their struggles and tackling them, or keeping things bottled up. Read more by our partner Breathe.

The responsibility lies with the employer to ensure their employees mental health is being looked after, but legally, what are you liable for, and what steps can you take to look after your employees’ mental health?

18/03/2019

Click below to book your place and learn more about how to sensitively and effectively manage Mental Health in your business.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-mental-health-in-the-workplace-tickets-5871716161

15/03/2019

How did it get to be Friday again? It's the end of yet another busy week here at HRS4B. Check out what we've been up to:

Sally
Assisting with annual pay review for a client in Cambridge Benchmarking their data against industry norms, etc
Finalising a tupe transfer
Recruiting for a client in Devon

Lisa
Looking at new offices
Networking event
Met with a new client

Louisa
Making arrangements for a Mental Health in the Workplace seminar (look out for more details coming next week)
Preparation of employee documentation for opening of Tregarthen's Hotel
Preparation of privacy policy for a client
Recruitment

Whatever you're up to this weekend, relax and enjoy!

14/03/2019

Employment contracts......How often should you review them?

Regularly is the answer. It's one of the best ways to reduce the risk of a dispute arising by having up-to-date, signed and accurate employment contracts in place. Reviewing contracts regularly can help to mitigate against problems further down the line.

COMPETITION: Simply like and comment on this post for the chance to win 30% off an employment contract review with one of our senior HR specialists.

Have a read of this contracts article by our partner, Breathe HR, and let us know how we can help you to manage yours. With over 20 years' HR experience, we offer value, practical advice and a friendly, positive attitude.

When you take on any staff whether temporary or permanent, full- or part-time, it’s a good idea to have some form of written agreement in place that lays out everyone’s role, rights and responsibilities - otherwise known as an employment contract. But which terms are legally binding?

13/03/2019

Recruitment: Commis Chef

Our client is looking for a Commis Chef role at the Elephant's Nest Inn in Tavistock. It's a full-time role working with the Head Chef in a busy kitchen using local food.

Interested? Think this could be for you or someone you know? Find out more by clicking on the link below.

http://ow.ly/N2qM50n1wiZ

12/03/2019

It's only Tuesday and already we're celebrating....2 new clients AND Sally has passed the Advanced Employment Law qualification. Now, what will the rest of the week bring?