2nd March 2023 - Meraki HR

Talking Talent – Retaining the very Best People

Even in times of recession and economic hardship, leading businesses know that if they want to excel, they need to make sure that they’re recruiting (if you are in the fortunate position and need to recruit!) but more importantly, retaining the very best people for their business. With the concept of a ‘job for life’ now being almost non-existent, and a tendency for employees to be less loyal when it comes to their career choices, you don’t just hold on to your top talent by accident. Without a robust approach…

2nd March 2023

Q. I have heard that there are some potential changes coming about how we pay tips to our staff, can you explain how this works and what we need to do as a result of these changes?

It’s hard to believe that prior to 2015, major restaurant chains were deducting an administration fee from staff tips made by card – in some cases this was a high as 8%. As a huge 80% of all UK tipping now happens by card payment (rather than cash) the Government have suggested that businesses are less likely to pass tips onto staff. The Allocation of Tips Bill has been in talks for a long time and is yet to be announced however, in January 2023, the bill was listed as…

2nd March 2023

Q. I understand there are proposed changes to the UK Immigration System and Graduate Visas – what might they be?

There are plans to change duration from 24 / 36 months to 6 months with more pressure to secure vacancy and switch into sponsorship. Student Dependants – Limit those who can qualify as dependants of students: Only allow those that are dependent on students following a two year + post-graduate programme and PhD’s UK-India Young Professionals Scheme A scheme similar to the current Youth Mobility Scheme is to be introduced for Indian & British citizens: It will allow 3,000 citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 to work and…

2nd March 2023

Q. I have employees that travel for business purposes – what are the proposed changes on electronic travel authorisation for non-EU nationals who do not need a visa to enter the EU?

From November 2023, an electronic travel authorisation scheme is to be introduced for non-EU nationals who do not need a visa to enter the EU. European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) Non-EU citizens (e.g. British citizens) who do not normally need a visa to visit the EU and EEA countries, will require pre-travel authorisation Travel to Ireland not affected Authorisation can be made online or via a mobile app. Decision made within minutes in most cases, but prepare for up to 30 days ETIAS lasts for three years or…

2nd March 2023

Q. If we pay someone in lieu of notice (PILON) when should we make their final payments?

If you decide you want an employee to leave the business, or an employee decides to leave you, you may decide that you don’t want them to work out their notice period for a variety of reasons, but don’t want them to work anywhere else either! This is what’s known as Pay In Lieu of Notice -(PILON). If you choose to decide to Pay in Lieu of Notice, then you need to be aware that your employee will continue to be entitled to all of their benefits such as Pension…

2nd March 2023

Q. We had problems with our cashflow last month, and paid people a few days late, and as a result, we have received a grievance from an employee. How should we respond to this?

Your staff love payday. In most cases, they rely on it to happen in a timely manner, just think mortgage or rent payments bouncing! Whether you pay them weekly, monthly, or on a different schedule all together, it’s vital that they receive their correct wages at the agreed time. In fact, it’s a legal requirement to state a pay date in your contract of employment. Failure to pay on time is a breach of their employment contract, and employees could bring forward a tribunal claim for unauthorised deduction from wages.…

2nd March 2023

Day: March 2, 2023

Talking Talent – Retaining the very Best People

Q. I have heard that there are some potential changes coming about how we pay tips to our staff, can you explain how this works and what we need to do as a result of these changes?

Q. I understand there are proposed changes to the UK Immigration System and Graduate Visas – what might they be?

Q. I have employees that travel for business purposes – what are the proposed changes on electronic travel authorisation for non-EU nationals who do not need a visa to enter the EU?

Q. If we pay someone in lieu of notice (PILON) when should we make their final payments?

Q. We had problems with our cashflow last month, and paid people a few days late, and as a result, we have received a grievance from an employee. How should we respond to this?

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Meraki HR South: Unit 5 - The Workshed, London Street, SwindonSN1 5DG

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Your people | our passion | your success

© 2022 Meraki HR Solutions Ltd, Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Cookies | Sitemap

Meraki HR South:
Registered Address:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Office Location:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY

Meraki HR South:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY