The Pros and Cons… Exit Interviews are standard practice in many organisations, and involve a discussion with an employee when they are leaving an organisation. They can be a valuable…
Government is to widen the ban on exclusivity clauses, removing red tape and giving lowest paid workers the choice to work multiple jobs if they wish. Following the Queen’s Speech,…
As businesses settle into new work routines after the various Covid lockdowns, a large number of firms have adopted a hybrid approach to working, or have allowed employees to work…
With so many important stories in the news at the moment, it can be easy to miss information about the latest changes to employment law. However, the ViewHR team are…
As we find ourselves at the end of the financial year for many businesses, it is also a popular time for employers to undertake employee performance reviews (also known as…
There’s been a lot in the news about the recent decision by P&O to dismiss 800 employees, with immediate effect, via a three minute pre-recorded video message. The dismissals have raised…
Regular readers of our blogs here at ViewHR know that we like to bring you the latest interesting Employment Tribunal (ET) and Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) outcomes that may provide…
What is TUPE? TUPE stands for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment). It’s a regulation put in place to protect an employee’s rights when their employment is transferred to a…
What is mediation? Mediation is a tool used to resolve conflict in the workplace. It involves utilising an impartial third party (the mediator) to create a safe space for the…
What is Employer Branding? When a consumer brand is mentioned to us, we will quickly link that brand to any positive or negative interactions that we, or people that we…
We are delighted to share that Jondelle Bartlett has joined the team at ViewHR as an HR Assistant. Jondelle has joined us as a CIPD Level 3 qualified HR professional.…
Equal pay is not about the fairness of pay, but about men and women receiving equal pay when they are doing equal work. Equal pay is different from the gender…
International Women’s Day is held on March 8 each year and is a worldwide event celebrating women’s achievements and calling for gender equality. We caught up with Heidi Roper, Senior…
Under the Equality Act 2010, there are nine protected characteristics, including age, sex and, race (a full list is available here: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/protected-characteristics). Under the Equality Act, it is unlawful to discriminate…
Throughout the pandemic, creating a safe workplace for employees has been a very difficult passage to navigate. Balancing the safest of staff, government covid rules and guidance together with the…
There will be an extra Bank Holiday to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Friday 3 June. In addition, the late May bank holiday has been moved to Thursday 2…
Have you ever been romantically involved with a colleague? According to data from The HR Director online, two-thirds of UK workers have been romantically involved with a colleague. This statistic may…
Here at ViewHR, from time to time we find ourselves suggesting that our clients work with an Occupational Health practitioner. But what is Occupational Health, and how can it help…
At ViewHR, we are receiving many calls from employers hoping to understand the current status of the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) situation regarding the covid changes and where they stand…
In January 2022, entrepreneur Elizabeth Homes was found guilty of defrauding investors in her now defunct company, Theranos. Theranos had sought to change the way that blood testing was administered, requiring…
Dry January is an Alcohol Change UK initiative which encourages people to spend the month alcohol-free, so that they can experience some of the benefits of not drinking alcohol on…
Now more than ever it is important to put wellbeing at the forefront of your business strategy. Working can sometimes have a negative effect on someone’s mental health but it…
Robin will be joining ViewHR as our Employment Law Consultant with over 10 years’ experience. We are delighted to share that Robin Watson has joined the team at ViewHR as…
The Government has published the proposed statutory rates. The rates normally increase each April in line with the consumer price index (CPI), however, it’s worth noting that the dates are…
