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14/03/2022

There's a lot of talk right now about the cost of living and the impact it may have on salary increases this year. The reality is that right now, companies would need to award around 7% pay rise to staff just for them to effectively standstill - thanks mainly to energy, fuel and food price increases. In recent years, we would have been doing a 'whoop whoop' if we got 7% but without it right now, we are all effectively taking a pay cut. How many employers can afford to award such a big increase - bigger corporates are budgeting for at least 10% as the cost of living continues to rise rapidly. When will it stop? What about the long term impact on the wage bill - is it sustainable? A buoyant recruitment market also suggests employers must keep up if they don't want to start losing key staff to the opportunity to earn more elsewhere. It's a candidate's market right now. Employers Beware and start planning now!

01/07/2020

Well it’s been an interesting few months - HR professionals having to learn and adapt new skills to navigate the world of furlough and now helping businesses prepare to return to work safely. It’s been challenging, and at times sad, but this is what we signed up for - to help businesses with any people related challenges and it’s what we do best! If you need help or advice please get in touch!

08/04/2019

The reform is part of the Government’s Good Work Plan, which will see…

02/03/2019

Delighted to be sponsoring the Kinross Colts 2011 squad this year 😀

29/03/2017

National Living Wage is set to rise again on 1st April. Still confused by the various rates? Check out the Living Wage Foundation Infographic here - http://www.livingwage.org.uk/what-is-the-living-wage

20/01/2017

18/01/2017

Thanks for all the new 'likes' - head over to our website and have a look around. If you have any questions please get in touch!

10/01/2017

Running a small business and worried you don't have all the necessary HR arrangements in place? Why not put a simple, but comprehensive Handbook in place covering all areas of employment to provide guidance for managers and staff - http://hrmarketplace.co.uk/product/staff-handbook/

If you want a 'one-stop shop' for your staff, you should consider having a Handbook. This template contains policies on absence, discipline, grievance as well as family friendly policies such as maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and flexible working.

06/01/2017

A guide to handling short and long term sickness absences and adhering to statutory provisions and best practice.

09/12/2016

Oh Dear - I feel some extra work coming on!

UK workers admit to behaving badly at their Christmas bash, calling in sick the morning after and kissing colleagues, a new study finds.