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Bye bye to “The Great Resignation” and hello to the “Big Stay Era”

The aftermath of COVID-19 brought a wave of change and adaptation for businesses. As the UK labour market fluctuated, vacancies hit record highs in what became known as The Great…

30 July 20242 min read

30 July 20244 min

The ultimate guide to flexible working

Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. With the recent introduction of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, you could see a flurry of flexible…

30 July 20241 min

3 steps of quiet quitting

Your team is your greatest asset. As a business owner, ensuring they stay engaged, motivated and committed is your top priority. But what if one of your star players starts to fade—becoming…

30 July 20246 min

HR Mindset – August 2024 HR Newsletter

Download the PDF version of this newsletter here How flexible is your business – and how can we help? Flexible working gives employees the power to choose where, how and when they carry out…

2 July 20241 min

3 money saving benefits of using HR software

As HR professionals and business owners, we’re constantly seeking ways to reclaim precious time and focus on what truly matters – our people, our culture and the growth of our business…

2 July 20246 min

The business owners guide to why employee handbooks are important and why you should have one for your company

Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. Think of a handbook as your company’s go-to manual – it is the cornerstone of your workplace resources, containing all…

2 July 20244 min

Can you legally ask if someone is neurodivergent?

The CIPD estimates that 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent in some way, representing a significant proportion of any workforce. Businesses must consider neurodiversity as an essential part of…

2 July 20248 min

HR Mindset – July 2024 HR Newsletter

Download the PDF version of this newsletter here Why you should have a company handbook and how we can help Think of a handbook as your company’s go-to manual – it is the cornerstone of…

29 May 20247 min

The business owner’s guide to menopause in the workplace

Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. *Please note that while we use the term ‘woman’ and ‘women’ in this guide, we also recognise that transgender…

29 May 20244 min

How unconscious bias can affect employee engagement and retention

While most of us have heard the term ‘unconscious bias’, it’s easy to dismiss it as something that affects others and not us. The reality is that unconscious bias affects everyone to some…

29 May 20247 min

HR Mindset – June 2024 HR Newsletter

Everything you need to know about menopause in the workplace Experiencing menopause at work can be challenging for a number of reasons, and the physiological and psychological symptoms of…

14 May 20245 min

Step-by-step guide: How to set up your own in-house HR department

Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. It’s TIME for your own in-house HR department. This is really exciting because it means your business is ready to take…

14 May 20244 min

How to handle Flexible Working requests (Employment Rights Bill)

What does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your business? How should you handle requests for flexible working? What are your employees’ rights in this area, and what are…

14 May 20247 min

HR Mindset – May 2024 HR Newsletter

Is it TIME to set up your own in-house HR department? Here’s how to do it… It’s TIME for your own in-house HR department. This is really exciting because it means your business is ready to…

22 April 20241 min

3 ways you can improve your HR policies

HR policies are as important to your business as laws of the land. They provide your organisation with written guidance on how employees should behave and your expectations. They’re there…

27 March 20244 min

Four BIG employment law changes coming into effect in April 2024

URGENT ACTION REQUIRED This April, we see a huge wave of employment law updates coming into effect. Four BIG employment law changes coming into effect in April 2024 We haven’t seen so many…

27 March 20242 min

700 construction workers take their own lives every year in the UK

That’s a minimum of two lives lost, every single day, which is a really scary and awful statistic. What a grim reality to remind us of the profound impact of mental health challenges within…

27 March 20245 min

HR Mindset – April 2024 HR Newsletter

URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: Four BIG employment law changes coming into effect in April 2024 This April, we see a huge wave of employment law updates coming into effect. We haven’t seen so many…

26 March 20241 min

3 reasons to speak to an HR Consultant today

If you’re sitting on the fence over whether to speak to an HR consultant, let me help you. Our latest video gives you three reasons why it’s the right thing for your business. Watch it here…

11 March 20246 min

How to conduct an employee survey

10 easy steps for you to follow An employee survey is one of the most powerful tools you can use as a business leader. What you think is going on vs what is actually going on can often be…

11 March 20244 min

What is constructive dismissal?

You’ve probably heard the term ‘constructive dismissal’ before, but are you clear on what it actually means? Constructive dismissal is the term that applies when a change to an employee’s…

27 February 20245 min

HR Mindset – March 2024 HR Newsletter

This is one of the most powerful tools you can use as a business leader As a business leader, one of your jobs is to make big difficult decisions. When making a decision, you take care to…

6 February 20241 min

3 reasons to hire an apprentice

You’ve probably considered taking on an apprentice before. What’s stopped you? The paperwork? The time? Not knowing where to start? Truth is, it’s not complicated and there are so many…

31 January 20243 min

The business owner’s guide to absence management

How to manage and reduce absence in your business Within this guide, we’ll discuss: Why managing and reducing absence is important The silent cost of absence The bottom line is that absence…

31 January 20242 min

3 reasons why you should be using employment surveys in your business

A lot of business owners we speak to are scared of conducting an employee survey because they think it might open a huge can of worms that they’ll never be able to contain. We’ve all been…

31 January 20245 min

HR Mindset – February 2024 HR Newsletter

How to manage and reduce absence in your business Why managing and reducing absence is important The bottom line is that absence costs you A LOT of money. In 2020, absence cost UK business…

16 January 20241 min

3 ways to manage your remote team’s performance.

Whether they’re on the road or working from home, managing your remote team’s performance can be tough. But, with some simple management techniques, you can improve performance, increase…

8 January 20241 min

Not completing right to work checks? You could be fined up to 60k

The maximum fine for employing an illegal worker is increasing from £20,000 to a whopping £60,000. And if you’re found to knowingly employ an illegal worker, you can also face criminal…

8 January 20242 min

The business owner’s 2024 HR checklist

Follow this 5-point checklist to make sure you get the very best out of your team this year. 1. Make sure you’re legally compliant The quickest way to receive a costly employee claim is by…

8 January 20245 min

HR Mindset – January 2024 HR Newsletter

5 things an expert HR consultant would tell you to do this year January is a great time to reset, plan for the year ahead and take action. And in what is set to be another challenging year…

27 November 20232 min

Diversity and inclusion are important on site and in the factory too

Diversity and inclusion aren’t spoken about that much in industries such as construction, engineering, agriculture and manufacturing but that doesn’t make these subjects any less important…

27 November 20231 min

3 ways employment surveys help you improve your business

Are you making important business decisions off “feelings” and guess work? There’s an easier way… Doing your due-diligence and research can help you make the most informed and best…

27 November 20237 min

Your business’s plan to improve employees’ mental health

Taken from the Thriving at Work Mental Health Standards Mental health affects one in six British workers. It’s the leading cause of sickness absence. And it’s costing UK employers between…

27 November 20236 min

HR Mindset – December 2023 HR Newsletter

Have you created a plan to improve your employees’ mental health? Now is the time and we’re here to help… Improving your employees’ mental health is no longer a warm sentiment, it’s…

20 November 20231 min

Mindset HR’s Business Enquirer Issue

Mindset HR’s Business Enquirer Issue Gemma Crane, a representative from Mindset HR, recently had the opportunity to speak with Business Enquirer about their innovative and game-changing…

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