Signpost HR Solutions Ltd

05/10/2021

In the unlikely event that you were awake at 5.45 a.m. and listening to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Wake Up to Money, you will have heard me talking about Menopause in the Workplace. It’s time we ‘normalised’ what has been a taboo subject for way too long……

11/04/2020

Remembering to say thank you in really tough times - one small way in which an employer can differentiate itself ❤️🍫🐣🐥

02/04/2020

18/10/2019

Excellent news and not before time!

Line managers should be educated on menopause symptoms and workplace adjustments to support staff, say campaigners

28/08/2019

Holidays. Those who work full time in the UK are entitled to take 28 days a year statutory minimum paid holiday. When I was employed, I took this for granted.

For the last 9 years, since I’ve been self employed - and advising my clients on the importance of making sure all their employees have the correct holiday entitlement - I’ve not been taking the same amount of time off that I would have taken if I’d had the entitlement of an employee - and this has most certainly been to the detriment of my health and well-being.

So, things are going to change - for the better. I’m currently on holiday - in beautiful Mallorca. My clients have known for several weeks that I’m away and my out of office message is on. They know what to do if urgent issues arise. The emails are still pouring into my inbox and the temptation is always there to respond - holiday or no holiday - and that’s what I do. My clients need me when they need me, so I must always reply straight away, wherever I am - right......????

Wrong. This year, things have changed. I lost my dad and haven’t really come to terms with it yet. This year, I’m going to do what I advise others to do and just be on holiday, spend time with my family, rest, relax and restore my wellbeing

23/08/2018

As a mother of 4, with one child who’s already been there, one who hasn’t and won’t and two who will soon, I have a reasonable idea of what GCSE results day is like - full of competition, full of pressure, happiness sometimes, panic sometimes - not sure what to do next. As an HR professional of almost 30 years, I’ve learned that what employers want is the right attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Skills and knowledge can be taught, but attitude comes from within. Whatever today brings, there are options, there is a future, a positive future.

15/02/2017

There is no excuse - please check that you are meeting the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage requirements

Matt Allwright names the companies exposed for failing to pay some staff minimum wage

05/04/2016

I'm not aware of anyone who has taken shared parental leave so far

https://www.facebook.com/bbcbreakfast/posts/1301306826550119:0

Morning Breakfasters.
Dan and Sally are on the sofa today. Ore has the sport and Steph has the business news, including an update on shared parental leave...
Fathers aren't taking advantage of the rules that allow them to share leave with their partners, according to research to mark the one year anniversary of the policy.
Why are so few dads taking up this option?

05/04/2016

http://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2016/mar/11/national-living-wage-what-need-know

On 1 April the new minimum wage comes into force – but there are important details to be aware of

18/09/2015

Signing up for Dormen was one of my best decisions in business and one I would recommend to anyone who runs their own business http://www.dormen.org.uk/about-dormen/case-studies-video/signpost-hr/

Rosemary Darby-Jenkins – Signpost HR Solutions, Christchurch (5:55) Return to Video Case Studies Index

16/04/2013

I have some sympathy with Sir Alan Sugar's view that we live in a speculative claims culture. If I was Stella English, I would go and hide somewhere quiet for a while and avoid making myself look any more greedy..........