2024-03-15 13:26
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2024-03-15 13:07
How successful are dismissal appeals? Losing a job because of poor performance, misconduct, or restructuring can be very upsetting for workers. It often leaves them with a sense of unfairnes… Read More
2024-03-14 16:08
Onboarding is the process of welcoming a new employee and helping them become part of the team. It includes everything needed to get them started at your company.
This important stage involv… Read More
2024-01-29 13:56
The Importance of Allowing Employees to Take Holidays
Discover why granting employees holidays is crucial for maintaining work-life balance, preventing burnout, and fostering productivity. L… Read More
2024-01-29 13:21
Qualification Conditions for Employee Food Allowance
The main goal of providing an employee food allowance is to help employees meet their nutritional needs while they are at work. It ackno… Read More
2024-01-26 15:28
What to Do When You Haven’t Heard from Your Employee on Maternity Leave
Maternity leave is a vital time for new mothers in the UK, but when employees fail to communicate, it can cause… Read More
2023-12-01 13:46
Surviving Winter with Wurkplace: A Humorous Guide to Contingency Plans
Winter can be a tricky season, filled with unpredictable weather and unexpected challenges. But fear not! Wurkplace is… Read More
2023-11-29 11:07
Supporting UK Businesses During the Minimum Wage Increase in April 2024: How We Can Help
The upcoming minimum wage increase in April 2024 presents challenges and opportunities for UK busines… Read More
2023-11-09 15:22
Enhancing Leadership Skills: A Guide to Management Development Sessions by Wurkplace
All right, leaders of the pack, listen up! We all know that strong leadership is like the secret sauce… Read More
2023-11-09 15:04
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with Christmas just around the corner and the office Christmas party on everyone’s minds! It’s a chance to let loose and have some… Read More
2023-11-09 14:06
A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Workplace Absence with Wurkplace’s Outsourced HR Solutions
Workplace absence can be a challenging issue for businesses to handle effectively. However… Read More
2023-11-09 12:48
Unwrapping the Law of Christmas Gifts: A Jolly Guide for Employers
The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the delightful tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts. As an employer, i… Read More
2023-10-23 14:17
A Comprehensive Guide to Legal Responsibilities as a Tech Employer: HR Perspectives and How Wurkplace Can Assist
As a tech employer, it is essential to understand and fulfill your legal res… Read More
2023-10-23 13:49
The Wurkplace Guide to Employer Value Proposition and Culture Change:
Employer Value Proposition and culture play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining top talent, nurturing emplo… Read More
2023-10-17 13:28
A Comprehensive Guide to Pros and Cons of Zero-Hour Contracts in the Care Sector by Wurkplace
Zero-hour contracts have become popular in the care sector due to their flexibility. However, c… Read More
2023-09-14 13:33
A Comprehensive Guide to Health and Safety in the Equestrian World by Wurkplace
In the equestrian world, prioritizing health and safety is of utmost importance to ensure the well-being of b… Read More
2023-09-14 12:50
Navigating HR in the Equestrian World by Wurkplace
In the equestrian world, managing human resources effectively is crucial for the success of your equestrian business.
This HR guide, prese… Read More
2023-09-14 11:50
Navigating HR in the Manufacturing Industry by Wurkplace
Navigating HR In the manufacturing industry, effective human resources management is pivotal for the success of your organization.
T… Read More
2023-09-14 11:00
A Comprehensive Guide on Hiring Based on Values by Wurkplace
Hiring based on values is a crucial aspect of building a strong and cohesive team within any organization. This guide aims… Read More
2023-08-21 12:04
Addressing grievances in the workplace is crucial to maintain a harmonious and productive environment.
This Guide will enable Navigating Grievances Against Managers: A Step-by-Step Guide, Ho… Read More
2023-08-21 11:14
This Guide to managing Employee Holidays will give you more confidence to manage your employee’s holidays.
As an employer, it’s crucial to ensure that your employees take their h… Read More
2023-07-26 11:59
As a manager, leveraging templates can greatly simplify your work processes and ensure consistency within your team.
Wurkplace is here to assist you in harnessing the power of templates f… Read More
2023-07-26 09:49
At Wurkplace, we understand the significance of having a well-crafted tips policy that complies with UK law.
Whether you operate a restaurant, hotel, or any service-oriented business, deve… Read More
2023-07-14 13:26
At Wurkplace, we understand the importance of:
Supporting New Mothers In The Workplace.
As a company, it is crucial to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that enables employee… Read More
2023-07-07 13:22
Performance management plays a critical role in driving employee productivity and organizational success.
At Wurkplace, we understand the importance of effective performance management prac… Read More
2023-07-07 13:08
At Wurkplace, we understand the significance of performance management in driving employee productivity and organizational success.
As a research-focused organization, we are dedicated to… Read More
2023-07-07 12:27
At Wurkplace, we understand the importance of sick pay for both employers and employees in the UK.
To help you navigate the complexities of sick pay entitlements, we have created this compr… Read More
2023-07-07 11:48
At Wurkplace, we understand the importance of holiday pay entitlement for both employers and employees in the UK.
It ensures fairness, and compliance with employment laws, and creates a pos… Read More
2023-07-06 14:58
“Brexit has had a significant impact on HR laws in the UK,
particularly in the areas of immigration, employment, data protection, and trade agreements.
The end of free movement has in… Read More
2023-07-04 14:05
What is the future outlook of diversity in the hiring process?
At Wurkplace, we recognize that diversity in the hiring process is a critical topic that continues to evolve. As an HR company… Read More
2023-07-04 14:05
A Guide To Work Balance When On Holiday From a Business Owner…
As a business owner, taking a holiday can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it’s a chance to relax and… Read More
2023-06-09 13:55
Guide on training for Heat-related illnesses in the Workplace
As an outsourced HR and health and safety provider, Wurkplace Ltd understands the importance of providing training to employees… Read More
2023-06-09 13:15
Guide On How To Provide Adequate Ventilation In The Workplace
As an outsourced HR and Health & Safety company, Wurkplace Limited understands the importance of providing adequate ventila… Read More
2023-06-09 11:53
Guide To Encouraging Hydration In The Workplace
Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining good health and well-being, especially in the workplace where employees spend a significant amo… Read More
2023-06-09 11:23
Guide to Flexible Working
Flexible working arrangements have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many employees seeking greater control over their work-life balance.
One way t… Read More
2023-06-09 09:13
Working In Hot Weather
Summer is here, and with it comes hot weather that can make working conditions uncomfortable for employees. As an HR professional, it’s essential to ensure that… Read More
2023-06-08 13:36
How HR Can Help Estate Agents
Welcome to my latest blog post, where I will be discussing how HR can help estate agents.
As we all know, estate agents face unique challenges when it co… Read More
2023-06-08 11:39
Can I Amend an Employment contract!!
As an employee, it’s important to know your rights and the terms of your employment contract. However, it’s equally important for employers… Read More
2023-05-03 12:54
Change Management
Change is inevitable in any organization, and managing change is an essential skill for any leader.
Change management is the process of planning, implementing, and managin… Read More
2023-05-03 12:30
Menopause
Menopause is a natural process that all women go through in their lives. It marks the end of the reproductive years and can cause a range of physical and emotional symptoms t… Read More
2023-04-03 08:48
HR Laws
HR laws are rules and regulations that govern the employment relationship between employers and employees. These laws cover a wide range of topics, including minimum wage, discrimina… Read More
2023-02-15 17:24
Ways to cut staff costs without redundancies.
Companies make strategic decisions to ensure the success and performance of the business, and sometimes this means having to make changes in th… Read More
2023-02-10 09:50
How Human Resources works in Charities
Charities have aims and objectives that they want to achieve just like any public or private sector business.
They need to align these objectives wit… Read More
2023-01-18 16:41
Rises to National Living / Minimum Wage
From the 1st April 2023 we will see the annual increase in the National Living and Minimum Wages.
The rates are as follows:
Age 23 and over: £1… Read More
2023-01-11 15:37
Need Help With Employee
When it comes to needing help with employees its never to late to ask for help, in fact I read this great blog by Dr Sheri Jacobson 9 real reasons you always g… Read More
2023-01-10 14:32
Human Resources (HR) Law Changes for 2023
The World of Work, Human Resources and their needs are always changing, 2023 is no different when it comes to Human Resources (HR) Law Changes.
It… Read More
2022-12-14 12:09
Health and Safety Plan for Winter 2022- 2023
What a year, how many prime ministers? I don’t think the country planed for that.
We have seen some mild weather over the last few m… Read More
2022-12-14 11:49
How To Prepare Yourself For The New Year
As the year comes to an end, its time to prepare yourself for the new year and take time to reflect and look forward to what the new year will bring… Read More
2022-11-28 11:20
How to manage the return-to-work process (manufacturing)
Returning to work after an absence can be a daunting time for employees as they could experience anxiety and could be nervous when c… Read More
2022-11-28 10:17
What is a four day week:
A four-day working week means employees spend four days in the office and then have three days off.
Instead of five days, they’re only working for 39 hours per… Read More
2022-11-28 10:17
The four day week is a hot topic right now, but what’s it really like to work a compressed week? How do you implement a four day week? The key benefits of a four day working wee… Read More
2022-11-14 14:49
Best ways to recruit graduates
Recruiting graduates has a number of benefits.
Those who have just finished University in their chosen degree will now be looking for employment experience in… Read More
2022-11-14 14:34
Changing attitudes to HR in manufacturing
Human resources is important in any sector to ensure that the company acts within legislation, operations runs smoothly, day-today administrative w… Read More
2022-09-26 10:52
Presenteeism –
it’s a term that’s used to address when an employee continues to attend work even when ill or distracted which can be detrimental to productivity. It’s… Read More
2022-09-15 15:52
Temporary employees are hired for limited periods of time and defined as staff that are engaged on a non-permanent basis. They may be:
employees engaged directly for a brief period
self-empl… Read More
2022-09-14 09:46
Having company values is important to ensure that the direction, goals and culture of the company is defined so that all customers, clients, shareholders and employees can all work to the sa… Read More
2022-07-26 08:40
Regardless of a company’s size, they are legally obliged to follow the Health and Safety at Work Act. It doesn’t matter if you have 5 or 5000 employees. Health and safety for sma… Read More
2022-07-26 08:13
Recruitment is a key responsibility for any business in any sector. Every company faces the same challenge: How do we get the best possible candidate for each role and for our company as a w… Read More
2022-07-19 14:42
Preparing a school budget can be a tricky thing to get right. It’s a complex and involved process to ensure that all aspects / departments are covered and receive the correct amount of… Read More
2022-06-30 08:52
The Government’s Recovery Loan scheme is due to end on the 30th of June 2022 after being extended by 6 months – originally due to end on the 31st of December 2021. The aim o… Read More
2022-06-27 13:42
From staff shortages, budget cuts, increased pupil numbers and the pandemic, it is no surprise that stress and burnout in the education sector is a growing issue. Burnout refers to a form of… Read More
2022-06-21 15:09
We believe that recruiting apprentices is a perfect way for businesses to develop their workforce in line with company values. But it offers many more benefits. In today’s blog, we wil… Read More
2022-06-17 14:11
While you’re probably sick of hearing about it, the pandemic affected many aspects of modern work life. Lockdowns and furlough forced people to adapt. For example, companies and employ… Read More
2022-06-07 07:49
As we all know, care homes were hit badly by the pandemic. The virus spread rapidly throughout the majority of homes in Britain. Many carers risked their lives for care home residents, dedic… Read More
2022-05-24 12:25
Retention in the care sector has always been a big issue. This is primarily due to the high demands and stress of the job. For instance, the high levels of responsibility, working unsocial h… Read More
2022-05-24 11:07
Inflation is rising at its fastest rate for 30 years with energy, food and fuel soaring. The Government sets the Bank of England an inflation target of 2% to keep our economy stable to help… Read More
2022-05-23 14:05
Schools should be a safe place for both pupils and employees. It should be a space place for them physically and mentally. Learning within the school grounds and school trips is key to a chi… Read More
2022-05-23 14:05
We are living in a time full of innovative and disruptive technologies. So, it’s an attractive proposition, starting a tech company. Fast growth, lucrative returns, working within a ru… Read More
2022-05-23 12:06
A growing business is hugely positive! However, it can bring with it a number of challenges. When managing a manufacturing business there are some areas to focus on which will support you in… Read More
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