Steve Oakes HR and Health & Safety

16/05/2022

With the recent news of a law firm reducing their pay for remote staff by 20%, you might be asking yourself whether it's legal or not...

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06/05/2022

Some companies are considering cutting the pay of staff who don't want to return to the office. One recent example has reduced salaries by as much as 20% for their home workers. 💷✂️

Our HR Advice & Consultancy Director Kate Palmer weighs in on this in this article ➡️ https://snip.ly/6aecta

But what do you think? Good idea ✔️ or bad ❌?

23/03/2022

"A high-performance culture is so much more than just a management buzzword. With an emphasis on highly motivated staff, it’s intrinsic to success—and something every business owner should strive toward.

"In a nutshell, it’s a culture that empowers employees to work toward your company’s success.

"It’s difficult to achieve, and not without its risks. Create a culture that’s entirely centred around results and staff could suffer serious burnout, leading to resignations, reduced productivity, low morale and more."

These wise words are from our Founder & CEO Peter Done, who shared his expert insight with Forbes and Forbes Business Council, of which Peter is a member 👉

Let’s explore how to get the balance right.

21/03/2022

𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗬. 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗?

There’s another change on the way in regards to statutory sick pay (SSP), as well as the closure of the Coronavirus SSP Rebate Scheme.

From 24 March, SSP will no longer be payable from day 1️⃣ if people are unable to work because they are sick or self-isolating due to Covid.

Pre-pandemic SSP rules will apply instead where it will be applicable from day 4️⃣ of sickness.

Employers should inform staff of the changes to SSP entitlement and update their sick pay policies. For employers that wish to encourage employees to self-isolate should they test positive, they may wish to offer company sick pay.

If you have any questions or need any assistance at all, please don't hesitate to contact me.

15/03/2022

14/03/2022

The SSP Rebate Scheme is ending on Thursday.

Employers have until 24 March 2022 to submit their claims under the scheme which allows employers with less than 250 employees to recoup up to 2 weeks’ SSP for each employee who was off sick with a Covid-related absence
between 21 December 2021 – 17 March 2022.

Our HR Advice & Consultancy Director Kate Palmer, explains more in theHRDIRECTOR ➡️ https://snip.ly/1l8lls

If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to message me.

ℹ️ Employers must keep certain records relating to claims made under the SSP Rebate Scheme for three years from the date they receive payment for their claim.

The removal of the day one right to receive SSP for Covid absences will likely pose some challenges for employers. Now there is no legal requirement to self-isolate in positive cases, employers may still wish to encourage their staff to stay at home in the interest of health and safety.

09/03/2022

It's never too late to stop smoking. And since today is , it's the perfect opportunity to consider the benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle.

But of course, smoking - and quitting - is a personal choice and so employers need to know the ins and outs of smoking in the workplace legislation and how it applies to their work setting.

As an employer do you know the rules around smoking in the workplace?

That's just one of the many questions we can answer for you!

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07/03/2022

Eight in ten of us are currently facing rising energy bills, while a whopping nine in ten are carrying pricier shopping baskets. 📈💷

And with National Insurance hikes still to come, your employees may be feeling more than just a pinch.

Meaning you could soon hear the question: “can I have a pay rise?”

From benefits to contract considerations, here are some things that our
Director of Legal Services James Potts says employers should be thinking about...

Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

03/03/2022

You've heard of exit interviews no doubt. But what about stay interviews? 💬

They're an absolute must for employers wanting to increase staff retainment - and that's never been so important as it is right now! 📈

Stay interviews offer an insight into your company culture and help you understand areas where improvement is needed. 🔍

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01/03/2022

Happy Pancake Day Everyone!