The HR Dept South East London & North Kent

15/03/2021

11/03/2021

People everywhere will have felt the repercussions of the health crisis, but there are a number of contributing factors as to why working women in particular have been set back. Read our latest blog on improving gender equality in the workplace

March 8th marked International Women’s Day. A day for seeking out and celebrating the successes of women everywhere. This year’s theme focused on challenging the status quo to raise awareness and call out acts of gender bias and inequality. It’s a pertinent theme when considered alongside repo...

08/03/2021

04/03/2021

The Government recently revealed a phased roadmap out of lockdown. With projected dates for schools and businesses to reopen, is it time to start thinking about bringing employees back from ?

After a winter like no other, the government’s recent announcement of a cautious and phased route out of lockdown will have provided some relief to business owners. Many will be eager to make plans for the year ahead. An integral part of the plan laid out a timeline for the reopening of schools. T...

03/03/2021

We have summarised for employers. From furlough to visas, read more here

Acknowledging the substantial and continued impact of coronavirus on the economy, we’re pleased to see that today’s Budget announcement included support for SMEs. Due to the significance of this year’s Budget, speculation of what was to be included has been widely reported. After seeing Chance...

22/02/2021

Roadmap to lockdown restrictions announced, read our Coronavirus hub for more information

Coronavirus news Monday 22nd February 2021 Roadmap of easing lockdown restrictions revealed The Prime Minister announced today that the lockdown restrictions in England will be eased in a four-step process with at least five weeks between each steps roll out. As the level of infection is similar acr...

18/02/2021

When an apprentice comes from previous employment, they tend to have transferable skills that can be applied in a new way. Read more about this and how hiring an apprentice can give your business a boost

Apprenticeships provide on-the-job learning for anyone over the age of 16 who is not already in full-time education. Often, apprenticeships are suggested to school leavers as an alternative to college or university. Although those who have gone on to further education and gained such qualifications....

12/02/2021

Rapid COVID testing has expanded for eligible businesses. Find out more and how to apply

Coronavirus news Thursday 11th February 2021 Free rapid COVID testing expanded for eligible businesses Rapid COVID testing, also known as lateral flow testing, has previously been accessible for businesses registered in England that employ 250+ employees who cannot work from home and who provide ess...

11/02/2021

Is a member of your team love-sick, broken hearted or distracted by digital dating? This is going to be very different for a lot of people, find out how employees may be affected.

With February being the month of Valentine’s Day, we’re taking a moment to explore how new and existing relationships have been impacted by the pandemic, how this affects employees and subsequently employers. Pre-pandemic, you could say that cupid had an all-access pass, and all he needed was fo...