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31 07 2023

Monthly HR blog Newsletter – July 2023 | Consensus HR, Herts, Beds

Matthew Chilcott Blog, General, Newsletter #monthlyblognewsletter, #monthlyHRNewsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, hertfordshire, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's, stevenage

In our current Monthly blog Newsletter from July 2023, we have:

Greggs employee wins race harassment case.
Health & Safety Update
Productivity unaffected by four-day week
How to Handle Potential Misconduct
Millions to benefit from new flexible working measures
Dispute resolution reaches record demand in 2023

Greggs employee wins race harassment case.

A Greggs employee has won a race harassment case after his boss stormed into work on his day off to reprimand him. Manager Craig Dixon threw down his Covid mask and shouted at Solomon Kahsay and two colleagues.

Health & Safety Update | Consensus HR – Herts, Beds

One hundred and thirty-five workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published by the Health and Safety Executive.

Productivity unaffected by four-day week | Consensus HR, Herts Beds

Businesses that participated in a global trial of the four-day week found that productivity was not affected by the reduction in working hours, according to a study.

How to Handle Potential Misconduct | Consensus HR |Herts, Beds, Cambs

People problems can hit any size of business. Misconduct cases are more common than you may think. They can involve:

Theft
Sexual harassment
Abuse of power
Falsifying documentation
Health and safety breaches
Goods or property damage
Drug and/or alcohol use

Millions to benefit from new flexible working measures – Consensus HR, Herts, Beds

Millions of British workers will have more flexibility over where and when they work as the Flexible Working Bill achieves Royal Assent.

Dispute resolution reaches record demand in 2023 – Consensus HR, Herts, Beds

Arbitration service Acas has reported a record increase in demand for dispute resolution services between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023, handling over 600 collective conciliations in 2022-23, compared to 500 the year before.

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If you wish to stay out of an Employment Tribunal, contact us now. | Update from Consensus HR, outsourced HR solutions. Herts, Beds, Cambs. Give us a call now if you wish to discuss.

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31 03 2023

Monthly blog Newsletter – March 2023

Matthew Chilcott Blog, General, Newsletter #monthlyblognewsletter, #Newsletter, #outsourcedhumanresources, #outsourcing, Business, Business Owners, HR, HR Advice, HR Consultant, HR Consultants, HR Support, outsourcedHR, Small Business, SME, SME's

In our current Monthly blog Newsletter - March 2023, we have:

Recruitment: finding the perfect match…

Monthly blog Newsletter – March 2023 – For long-term success within the job market, employers should ask them selves these key questions:

The Hard Facts of Recruitment

Employers must be aware of the actual numbers involved with recruiting new people and looks at options that can significantly reduce those costs.

What is the average cost of turnover assuming a salary of £40,000 average salary and average hiring costs of 12% per head, 20% attrition in first 12 months?

Bad Behaviour Outside of Work

What action can an employer take if an employee’s behaviour outside of work is inappropriate?

Thanks to technology, people increasingly record events and then upload them to social media sites. This could show an employee displaying inappropriate behaviour. When does the behaviour of an employee amount to misconduct? Should employers get involved – and how?

Protect your workers from violence and aggression

HSE has refreshed its guidance on violence at work to help you protect your workers. It has been updated to:

simplify the navigation to help you easily find the information you need
remove outdated content and replace it with up-to-date practical guidance
remind you that HSE’s definition of violence includes aggression, such as verbal abuse or threats – this can be face to face, online or over the phone

Sexual harassment at work: three types of claim

What exactly is a sexual harassment claim in the UK? And, given that claims can be made by men or women, job applicants, employees, apprentices and those working under personal service contracts, how can employers avoid one?

Types of sexual harassment at work

Finding the Right Freelancer

Many businesses like to work with freelancers. It’s easy to see why; they offer the expertise, flexibility and cost effectiveness that businesses want – fast.

When outsourcing, it’s important to work with someone who understands you and your oragnisation. This includes your goals, your culture and any budget or timescale involved.

Harvard Business Review suggested that clarity and transparency are essential if outsourcing is to be successful. It underlines what is important to Consensus HR when meeting new clients.

Finding and Keeping Talent

Recruiting and developing employees can be time consuming for companies. In addition, businesses spend an average of £10,000 per employee. So – it’s important to make the most of your employees, helping the business and individuals alike.

Matthew from Consensus HR says “When we talk to businesses we are always highlighting the importance of looking after one of their main assets within business: their team.”

UK government to adopt ‘light touch’ rules around AI

The UK government says its plans for how it wants to regulate artificial intelligence technology – including the powerful “language model” called Chat-GPT – will “turbocharge” the growth of AI in the UK, while countering the potential risks of rapidly emerging computer intelligence to society. “We’re not denying the risks,” said Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan.

Top Five HR Tips

People are a vital and volatile asset for any business. Effective HR saves time and offers business owners flexibility. These ‘must do’ tips will help keep your team working efficiently and harmoniously.

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