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Monthly HR blog Newsletter – August 2025 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds
Welcome to Consensus HR’s monthly blog recap! In this edition, we will be revisiting some of the key discussions from our August 2025 blogs. Here’s a selection of topics we covered:TThank you for joining us for this month’s recap. We hope these discussions provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for your HR practices. Stay tuned […]
“International Left Handers Day – 13th August | Inclusive Workplace Practices & HR Insights from Consensus HR – Herts & Beds”
✋ International Left Handers Day – 13th August | Celebrating Diversity in the Workplace13th August marks International Left Handers Day, a global event dedicated to celebrating the uniqueness of left-handed people and raising awareness about the challenges they can face in a right-hand-dominated world.It’s estimated that 10–12% of the world’s population is left-handed. While being […]
Did You Know? | 🍽️ Report Upheld: 45 Allegations Against MasterChef Presenter Gregg Wallace | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
🍽️ Report Upheld: 45 Allegations Against MasterChef Presenter Gregg Wallace | Workplace Conduct Insights by Consensus HRIn a high-profile development, an independent investigation has upheld 45 allegations of inappropriate conduct against celebrity chef and MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace. The report, commissioned following multiple complaints from staff, highlights key workplace issues that every employer — regardless […]
Did You Know? | 📢 Alcohol Dependency in the Workplace – Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
📢 Did You Know? Alcohol Dependency in the Workplace: A Hidden Cost to UK BusinessesConsensus HR – Your Outsourced HR & Employment Law Partnerwww.consensushr.com🚨 Shocking New Findings on Alcohol in the Workplace:A recent survey found that:85% of 2,600 UK workers surveyed admitted to being drunk in the workplace in the past year.31% said they were […]
🐾 International Cat Day – 8 August | Celebrating Feline Friends & Promoting Cat Welfare | Consensus HR
🐱 Celebrating International Cat Day – 8 August Each year on 8 August, the world celebrates International Cat Day—a special day established in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to raise awareness about cat welfare. Since 2020, the event has been led by the UK charity International Cat Care, promoting feline wellbeing […]
“The Hidden Cost of Recruitment: Why Employee Turnover Is a £30,000 Risk | HR Insights by Consensus HR”
🧾 The Cost of Recruitment: Why Staff Turnover Is More Expensive Than You ThinkConsensus HR | Expert HR Support in Herts & Bedswww.consensushr.com Replacing a team member is never just a matter of filling a vacancy. According to a detailed analysis by Oxford Economics, the average cost of replacing a single employee is now estimated […]
👥 Over-50s Want Flexibility | HR Insights from Consensus HR
🌐 Majority of Over-50s Want Flexible Working | Supporting an Age-Inclusive Workforce By Matthew Chilcott – Owner, Consensus HRwww.consensushr.com As of 2025, more than 10.2 million people over the age of 50 are in employment in the UK. With increasing life expectancy, rising retirement ages, and a wealth of experience behind them, older workers now […]
🌍 International Friendship Day 2025: Building Positive Workplace Relationships | Consensus HR
Building Strong Workplace Relationships | Consensus HRInternational Friendship Day, celebrated on 30th July, is a global reminder of the value of friendship and positive connections in every aspect of life – including the workplace. In today’s fast-paced business environment, fostering strong, friendly relationships at work is more than a “nice to have” – it’s essential […]
🌍 World Hepatitis Day – 28th July | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
🌍 World Hepatitis Day – 28th July | Promoting Health in the Workplace | Consensus HRWorld Hepatitis Day, observed on 28th July, is a global awareness campaign led by the World Health Organisation (WHO), aiming to raise understanding of viral hepatitis and its impact on health systems, workplaces, and communities. With nearly 354 million people […]
Did You Know? | HSE Releases 2024–25 Workplace Fatality Statistics | HR & Health & Safety Insights from Consensus HR
📊 Did You Know? | HSE Publishes Latest Work-Related Fatal Injury StatisticsFrom April 2024 to March 2025, 124 workers tragically lost their lives in work-related incidents across Great Britain, according to new figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).While this is lower than the previous year’s total of 138, it remains broadly in […]