HR Issues – So many pay rates, so little time!
Last week, there were two announcements made on low pay, firstly by the Living Wage Foundation and secondly, by the Scottish Government. Both mentioned a rise of 20p in the Living Wage, bringing it to its new level of £8.45… HR Issues – Mental Health Awareness
World Mental Health Day
Last week, on 10th October, it was World Mental Health Day. The designation of this day each year, is to raise the profile of mental health issues by educating, raising awareness and advocating against social stigma.… HR Issues – Flybe Flex
Flybe, like other lower-cost airlines, offers a range of fares on its web-site in an attempt to appeal to the travel aspirations and pockets of its many customers. One of its current offers is its flex ticket. However, as with… HR Issues – Mind the gap!
It is not often that I feel like the last 20 years has been a dream. However, when I read the articles in the press a couple of days ago, I was immediately transported back to 1995/6 and the frantic… HR Issues – To Poll or Not to Poll, That is the Question
Whether you have voted to leave or remain in the European Union, you will probably be relieved when it is all over and you can turn on the news and see something else being talked about. In Scotland especially, two… HR Issues – It’s Good to Talk
In all areas of HR, how we communicate with each other can be key. This may seem obvious but it is remarkable how many leaders and organisations believe they communicate well but in actual fact, they do not effectively communicate… HR Issues – Creating a Learning Culture
We are always reading in the press about the skills gaps which exist in our workplaces. It is therefore important to try to address these. In addition, many employees leave jobs due to a lack of development or the ability… HR Issues – Performance Appraisal
Performance Appraisal – tips for increasing effectiveness
Many of us have experienced the appraisal meeting which will haunt us for the rest of our lives. Typically, this involves some (or at worst, all) of the following aspects:
Repeat rescheduling of… HR Issues – The Long Siesta – Out of Sight, Out of Mind
After the exposé in the press at the end of last year about the Italian council workers in the Riviera who were caught under surveillance clocking-in to work in their underwear then heading to the beach or back to bed,… HR Issues – Pay – All Change Ahead
Now that the mince pie overload, carol-singing and holidays are behind us, it’s time to get to grips with what looks set to be a busy year in terms of pay and reward issues.
Here are a few of the…