Author: Emma Browning

Culture and change

Companies With Women Executives Perform Better – So Why Has Representation Stagnated?

The results of the Pipeline’s Women Count 2017 survey were recently published, and they raise some pretty interesting and important questions about female leadership, and the progress we’re making towards ensuring that women are given the opportunity to thrive in senior roles. It was found that FTSE 350 companies with at least 25% of women on the leadership committees delivered almost twice the profit margin as those with no women on the team – the companies with no women on the leadership board achieving worst of all surveyed. It’s safe…

1st September 2017

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Three Little Reasons To Love HR

Let’s be brutally honest here… HR has something of a reputation for being the lesser sibling of the other ‘big hitting’ functions like Sales and Biz Dev!! It’s a burden that we’ve carried for years, and it’s one that refuses to budge in a lot of circles. But is there any substance behind it? Are we actually just a group of thundering bores who can bring nothing more to your business than bureaucracy and forms to fill in, and pointless policies that never see the light of day? Just what…

1st September 2017

Culture and change

Are Your Customer Service Standards Slipping?

If your customer service isn’t up to scratch, your profits are seriously going to suffer. Most leaders would probably be quick to say that it isn’t a problem in their operations, but can you honestly say that you couldn’t make some improvements? Working on upping your game in this area is the type of activity that could have a quick and tangible impact on your bottom line, so it’s worth taking some time to pinpoint potential issues and get a handle on them. Not sure where to start? I’m here…

1st September 2017

Employment law

Five Crucial Steps To Managing An Employee Grievance

If a member of your staff brought up a grievance, would you know how to handle it? Regardless of how good your people practices may be, and how capable your line managers are, at some point in your career, you might well find yourself in a situation whereby you need to follow a formal grievance procedure. This procedure should be included in your staff handbook, and it should always be followed to the letter. It’s crucially important because it can help you to nip any problems in the bud, and…

1st September 2017

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Six Girls in a Boat!

I am planning to row 8.5 miles on the River Thames from Westminster to Greenwich on Sunday 1st October 2017 starting at 11am. Known as The Meridian Pull Challenge, myself and five other girls dressed in bright pink t-shirts will be looking looking to complete the course and see London from a completely different view point! We are raising money for an OARSOME watersports charity called AHOY! who are based in South East London. AHOY! give disadvantaged young adults and those with disabilities life and team building skills via rowing…

21st August 2017

Culture and change

Has The Taylor Review Failed Workers In The Gig Economy?

The Taylor Review was hotly anticipated, and the findings were finally published last month. Commissioned by the Prime Minister back in October, the intention of the report was to take a look at how employment practices need to change in order to keep up with modern business models. It intended to address, amongst other things, employment rights in the gig economy, which is something that hasn’t been far from newspaper headlines over the past few years. Since its publication, the review has come under some pretty heavy criticism. Jason Moyer-Lee,…

1st August 2017

Strategy

Should You Be Paying Your Staff £10 An Hour?

What will happen to the national living wage in coming years is a little uncertain. Theresa May has pledged to increase the rate to around £8.75 per hour by 2020, and the Labour Party and the Green Party have taken things a step further by saying that under their control, it would be increased to ‘at least’ £10 an hour and this will cover all workers aged 18 and over, and not just those aged 25 and over, as is currently the case. So where does this leave your business?…

1st August 2017

Policies and procedures

What If You Refuse Annual Leave, And The Employee Takes Time Off Anyway?

You don’t need me to tell you that the summer period is peak season for staff members wanting to take some time out of the office. The kids are off school, people are thinking about a few weeks in the sun, and the holiday requests start rolling in. All business owners know that it’s essential to have a robust policy in place to manage leave requests and ensure that they’re handled fairly and efficiently, so you can fulfill your duties as a responsible and fair employer, and also make sure…

1st August 2017

Employment law

Brexit Update – Repeal Bill Confirms No Immediate Changes To Workers’ Rights

Turning another page on the lengthy Brexit saga, The Repeal Bill, otherwise known as the pithy ‘European Union (Withdrawal) Bill’, was published in July. This weighty 66-page tome, confirmed that EU-derived legislation including the Working Time Directive, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and TUPE will continue to apply once the UK leaves the EU. Until now, there has been confusion particularly around the GDPR. Though it was already expected that existing pieces of legislation would continue to apply, the GDPR is a work in progress and won’t commence until…

1st August 2017

Policies and procedures

Thinking about offering flexible working policies for your staff, but not quite sure how to get started?

If August is a quiet month for you, it might be a good time to spend reflecting on your working patterns and practices, and how to make them work harder for the business. Flexible working can be a really efficient way of doing business for your company. Giving your employees more freedom about where and how they work can directly lead to reduced absenteeism, increased productivity and greatly enhanced employee engagement and loyalty. The facts bear it out; a study by Regus found that 70% of managers saw an increase…

1st August 2017

Author: Emma Browning

Companies With Women Executives Perform Better – So Why Has Representation Stagnated?

Three Little Reasons To Love HR

Are Your Customer Service Standards Slipping?

Five Crucial Steps To Managing An Employee Grievance

Six Girls in a Boat!

Has The Taylor Review Failed Workers In The Gig Economy?

Should You Be Paying Your Staff £10 An Hour?

What If You Refuse Annual Leave, And The Employee Takes Time Off Anyway?

Thinking about offering flexible working policies for your staff, but not quite sure how to get started?

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Your people | our passion | your success

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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

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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