The return of furloughed staff: how employers ought to prepare
The Government has ensured that furloughed workers will continue to receive 80 per cent of their regular wages up until September 2021. However, from July until the end of the scheme, employers will have to start contributing more to the scheme as the Government...
HR Caddy calls on employers to prepare for the end of the settled status scheme
Employers across the UK who rely on the services of EU citizens within their operations need to ensure that they have the right to work in the country at the end of next month, according to HR Caddy. Applications for the EU Settlement Scheme, which allows EU...
Brexit and Covid: the impact on hospitality recruitment
Many restaurants or hospitality businesses across the UK are offering new incentives to retain and attract workers. Hawksmoor, the restaurant group, is now offering bonuses of up to £2,000 to workers who recommend friends for jobs to fill the gaps in the workforce...
Workplace disputes: Reducing the cost of conflicts
Nearly half a million workers resign every year over workplace disputes. A recent study has also found that workplace conflict is costing employers £28.5 billion a year, with remote working only adding to the pressure of handling these staff disputes. Combining...
Study suggests long working hours lead to heart disease and strokes
There is no doubt that remote working throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has had its impact on worker’s mental health. However, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), long working hours are the reason for hundreds of thousands of people suffering...
HR Caddy calls on businesses to take care over health impact of long working hours
Employment specialists HR Caddy is calling on businesses across Birmingham and beyond to review their employee’s working hours, following an international study that shows the dangers of longer working hours. A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Learning at Work Week 2021: How employers can use training to benefit their workers
Learning at Work Week is this week, running up until 23 May. This aims to celebrate the process of learning at work and encouraging people to build learning cultures everywhere. For many businesses, Learning at Work Week is a great opportunity to remind colleagues and...
Indoor hospitality reopens: the potential impact on workers
Yesterday marked the day that hospitality businesses in England could reopen for customers indoors. The hospitality industry will no longer face a battle with the weather and can serve guests inside, with social distancing still being applied. However, bars and...