Author: Emma Browning

Policies and procedures

To-Bacco or Not To-Bacco, that is the question

So what is the answer?! Whether a smoker or not, we all have our views about the proverbial weed. It polarises and divides opinion, the world over. Regardless of opinion though, in the month of May, World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on the 31st May. It is intended to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence and to draw attention to the negative health effects of tobacco. I’m often asked about the thorny issue of smoking at work, which is surprising based on the…

9th May 2018

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Can sport be bad for your business health?

Employees who take sick days during sports events will need careful monitoring this Summer, which features a perfect storm of the Champions League Final, the Football World Cup, Wimbledon, Tour de France, my annual village Rounders grudge match and the British Grand Prix to name but a few of the fabulous sporting line ups. We all know that sickness absences surge during and after big sporting events, so with many key matches scheduled during work hours, organisations would do well to get ahead of the game and forward plan this…

9th May 2018

Strategy

Applying Marathon Thinking to People Strategy

Not long now till the London Marathon. I am totally in awe of the dedication and purpose of the 40,000+ runners. I shall be there in spirit of course, cheering them all on. From my sofa. With a hot chocolate. And popcorn. Preparation means months of meticulous planning and diligent training to get into peak condition as well as a the all important precise plan for the race itself, so they get the best results from all that hard work on the day. It is a brilliant example of…

9th April 2018

Policies and procedures

Top Tips For Encouraging Your Line Managers To Improve Performance

Like most other businesses you are probably slap bang in the middle of appraisal time, which means you are inevitably giving some thought to next year’s performance objectives. It doesn’t take a business guru to tell you that if you want your company to thrive, you need to make sure that your staff are firing on all cylinders. Of course, as is often the case when it comes to the tricky business of managing people, this can be much easier said than done. If you want to achieve big things,…

9th April 2018

Employment law

Top tips to avoid an employment tribunal claim

Since the Supreme Court ruled last Summer that employment tribunal fees were to be abolished, its no surprise that the number of claims being made since has skyrocketed. Employment tribunals can be scary, expensive and have the potential to do real harm to your business and credibility – and they will undoubtedly keep you awake at night. So what can you do as an employer, to help mitigate against a claim situation arising in the first place? Quite a lot so it happens!! Check your employment contracts and keep them…

9th April 2018

Culture and change

Holiday year

Tax year end is on the horizon and every year I marvel at why it is that despite 365 long days ahead of me, it seems that there is always a last minute rush when a deadline looms large?! It’s a basic fact of life, if we are given a deadline, we work to it, and it will always cause a glut or a backlog, often when we are at our busiest! Unfortunately, none of us can change the date of tax year-end, unless your name is Phillip Hammond of…

9th April 2018

Strategy

Succession planning – managing the risk

Doctor Who’s, Peter Capaldi, bowed out at Xmas, declaring that three years is the maximum length of time anyone should stay in a job. Fortunately the Beeb had a rather nifty succession plan for a seamless transition of the Tardis. (Hello, Jodie Whitaker – welcome to the first female Doctor!) But is your business’s succession plan just as nifty as the Beeb’s? Your business will have key personnel that you rely on. Maybe they are a brilliant sales person, a can-do manager or someone with specialist skills. How easily would…

1st March 2018

Policies and procedures

Are Your HR Practices In Need of a Spring Clean?

You probably started your own business because you’re passionate about bringing your product or service into the world, and providing a much-needed solution for your customers and clients. This people management malarkey though – it’s not necessarily what you signed up for, is it?! Call it a necessary evil if you like, but the fact remains that if you want to grow a thriving business, you can’t get away from it. You need practices, procedures, and policies in place that ensure you’re hitting the mark and developing the right kind…

1st March 2018

Employment law

The People Doctor will see you now……

I know that dealing with HR and people matters within your business can be challenging. It might be that you need reassurance that you are acting in the right way, or it could be that an employment issue is more complex than you originally thought. Perhaps you are embarking on something new or unfamiliar such as succession planning or restructuring, or maybe you are concerned about the risks associated with dismissing someone; or, as is so often the case, your management time is at a premium and you need to…

1st March 2018

Strategy

Do all your employees really need a University education?

The 11th National Apprenticeship Week is coming up from 5 to 9 March, and it’s got me thinking. Despite some recent negative press commentary to the contrary, Apprenticeships continue to be a valuable recruitment and investment tool, especially so for savvy small businesses* who are set to benefit the most from new funding rules introduced last year. More than just cheap labour, apprentices can help your business prosper. Not only will the Government pay 100% of the cost of training under 19 year olds for you, if you have less…

1st March 2018

Author: Emma Browning

To-Bacco or Not To-Bacco, that is the question

Can sport be bad for your business health?

Applying Marathon Thinking to People Strategy

Top Tips For Encouraging Your Line Managers To Improve Performance

Top tips to avoid an employment tribunal claim

Holiday year

Succession planning – managing the risk

Are Your HR Practices In Need of a Spring Clean?

The People Doctor will see you now……

Do all your employees really need a University education?

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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