2023-09-08 15:17
In a bleak economic outlook plagued by inflation, rising interest rates and uncertain hiring practices, the concept of ‘career cushioning’ has entered more into HR’s consci… Read More
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2023-08-28 07:22
In the midst of a war for talent there is a growing recognition of the value and experience that older workers bring to organisations. As the workforce demographic evolves, it is essential f… Read More
2023-08-04 09:12
Part-time workers holiday entitlement calculator
How do you calculate employee entitlement if an employee joined mid-year or works part-time?
Calculating the holiday e… Read More
2023-08-04 09:00
Casual (zero-hour contract) employee holiday entitlement calculator
How do you calculate employee entitlement for casual (zero-hour) contract employees?
Calculating th… Read More
2023-07-26 13:14
It’s not exactly a brand-new revelation that workers are wanting greater flexibility from their employers as they chase a better work-life balance, particularly in the wake of the pand… Read More
2023-07-14 09:51
HR terms and phrases you need to know in 2023
An accessible and inclusive guide of all things HR straight from the experts.
In today’s ever-changing business lan… Read More
2023-05-20 16:23
Could higher paying jobs tackle recruitment & retention issues?
Another year, another set of challenges in the workplace. Talent shortages, the cost of living crisis and increased demand… Read More
2023-05-20 10:50
HR is a notoriously admin and document-heavy sector. From payroll details and contact information to performance reviews and engagement surveys, the abundance of personal data is a lot for a… Read More
2023-05-16 15:55
From starting out in the commercial cleaning industry, to overseeing the day-to-day operations of Natural HR. Our co-founder and COO, Sarah Dowzell recently caught up with WeAreTheCity to ta… Read More
2023-05-16 15:12
Having undertaken a course with the London Financial Institute of Banking in 2005 and gaining a real understanding of monetary importance, our co-founder and COO, Sarah Dowzell recently caug… Read More
2023-05-10 15:17
Project management can be a challenging job, with many responsibilities involved. Therefore, businesses are turning to project management tools for support. These solu… Read More
2023-05-03 12:00
The challenges facing all workers – and their employers, for that matter – at the moment are well documented. Businesses and the people within them are at the mercy of soaring co… Read More
2023-04-26 15:50
After two years of remote working and the dreaded ‘Great Resignation’, we’re all re-evaluating what the term ‘job satisfaction’ means. In… Read More
2023-04-24 11:49
The upshot of the pandemic gave rise to terms such as the ‘Great Resignation’ or even ‘quiet quitting’, but there is one phenomenon which may have been overlooked by… Read More
2023-04-14 12:00
When looking at employee welfare and general company performance, employee retention often takes precedence. The length of a colleague’s service is often correla… Read More
2023-03-09 14:17
Our award-winning HR software business has been acquired by leading payroll and HR provider, Moorepay.
We’re announcing that today, we’ve been acquired by Moorepay Li… Read More
2023-03-07 16:18
HR seems to be inundated with buzzwords at the moment. Somewhat understandably so, too, as the industry gets to grips with recruitment and retention problems. The employment landscape seems… Read More
2023-03-07 15:38
We’ve collated a list of some of the best free wellbeing resources, tools and services from across the web to share with your people, try for yourself, and add t… Read More
2023-03-02 17:18
As we continue into 2023, improving employee engagement is critical.
A highly engaged workforce is crucial for business success, leading to increased productivity, be… Read More
2023-02-21 11:30
You’ve posted your job, and you’re thrilled to start sorting through the resumes and cover letters that come your way. But how do you get applicants to submit higher-quality appl… Read More
2023-02-15 17:27
Podcasts are all the rage these days and you can find content to listen to about pretty much any niche. HR is no different, and there is a great deal of options when i… Read More
2023-02-15 15:30
Pregnancy and the birth of your baby are extremely exciting and momentous periods in any person’s life. However, this significant time doesn’t come without its stresses. E… Read More
2023-02-15 15:00
In the UK, all employees are entitled to annual paid leave. This gives employees a chance to rest and recharge, enabling them to return to work refreshed and ready.
In this blog, … Read More
2023-02-15 09:54
From hybrid working and the ‘new normal’ to waist-up fashion and Zooming, we’ve certainly adopted a new vocabulary of buzz terms and jargon when it comes to the office and… Read More
2023-02-06 12:56
Our annual guide looking at the state of the HR industry in 2023, HR in 2023 and Beyond, is now live!
We surveyed more than 150 HR professionals from businesses spanning from less than 100… Read More
2023-02-03 11:46
A new year means new beginnings. The slate has been wiped clean from the prior year, and it’s time to start a fresh. For businesses, this is a great opportunity to reflect on the chall… Read More
2023-02-03 11:46
At the heart of every HR professional’s approach to absence management is a desire to tackle employee absenteeism before it develops into a more serious issue.
Every business will have… Read More
2023-01-18 13:51
HR leaders making an impact in 2023
Do you like keeping up with the latest HR trends and hearing insight from the brightest, trailblazing minds in the wo… Read More
2023-01-11 10:34
The Female Founders Forum launched in 2016 to address a key issue: why too few women-led businesses scale to the same economic levels as those reached by male-led coun… Read More
2023-01-04 18:09
This year, Monday 16th January 2023 may be referred to as ‘Blue Monday’. What is the origin story behind the phenomenon, and how will it impact HR professionals’ understand… Read More
2023-01-01 09:30
Typically, when you’re evaluating HR software, you have to choose between a ‘best-of-breed’ strategy with point solutions for different HR capabilities – recruitment… Read More
2022-12-22 15:34
Why businesses need a more proactive approach to talent acquisition in 2023
The recruitment landscape entered the year in the grip of the so-called ‘Great Resignation’. Businesse… Read More
2022-12-18 22:02
Team Celebrating Tips & Ideas To Improve Morale
A team that celebrates together stays together. That’s the saying, right? Well, even if it isn’t, we find that it rings true… Read More
2022-12-06 12:54
What Is A HRIS (Human Resources Information System)?
Human Resources Information Systems make core HR simpler and more efficient. Enabling your organisation to optimise all human-based proce… Read More
2022-12-06 12:30
What are Cascading Goals & Why Use Them?
Carefully determining objectives and setting company-wide goals can make the difference between success and floundering failure. Every company wi… Read More
2022-11-16 10:27
Why HR software is critical in uncertain times
All businesses can experience uncertainty — whether it’s a change in direction, having to reshuffle roles, or worries about f… Read More
2022-11-16 09:40
Understanding human resources evolving role
HR professionals are the go-to people. For everything from a disagreement at work or discussing a change of circumstances to approving leave… Read More
2022-11-15 15:14
We need to discuss the elephant in the HR room: unconscious bias.
According to research, 79% of HR professionals believe that unconscious bias exists in the recruitment process. But what exa… Read More
2022-11-04 17:10
HR’s pivotal role when dealing with employee mental health in the workplace
This month marked ‘World Mental Health Day’, on 10th October, with an extremely important theme… Read More
2022-11-04 17:05
Three ways to attract talent in an employee-driven market
With job vacancies still peaking, and not enough talent to fill roles, it’s fair to say that the employment market is now driv… Read More
2022-10-26 13:59
Natural HR celebrates a duo of achievements: receiving a place on the shortlist in the HR Excellence Awards, plus a Women In Tech Awards win.
It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks as w… Read More
2022-10-14 10:42
How can Natural HR’s software help improve employee engagement in 2022 and beyond?
The UK has been revealed as one of the worst countries for employee engagement… Read More
2022-10-14 09:45
How HR software can help smooth the employee onboarding experience
Onboarding can make or break a new starter’s experience at a company. It’s the first real taste they&rsqu&hell…Read More
2022-10-13 15:05
The importance of reliable HR software for organisations with remote workers
Remote working is here to stay. So much so that the Office of National Statistics (ONS) di… Read More
2022-09-27 13:41
A measurement system is important for every aspect of a business. We use metrics to ascertain what is and isn’t working, allowing us to ensure that everything ru… Read More
2022-09-27 13:24
What does HR reporting mean?
Reporting is a crucial part of most business factions. It is important to be able to view and judge whether goals have been reached, what… Read More
2022-09-16 09:38
We’re delighted to share that our COO and Natural HR’s co-founder, Sarah Dowzell has been shortlisted for not one, but two categories in the Women in Tech Awards!
A finalist in t… Read More
2022-09-14 10:00
Guide to bereavement leave for employers
Bereavement leave is a sensitive subject, making it tricky to understand how and why it works. Involving the death of a loved… Read More
2022-09-14 09:41
What is a zero-hour contract & how does it work?
Zero-hour contracts are designed to offer the opportunity for a more casual agreement between employers and employ… Read More
2022-09-08 14:54
Guide to understanding a probation period
A probationary period is an extremely useful opportunity to ascertain whether or not a new employee is suitable for a role. T… Read More
2022-08-12 09:13
Employee appraisals are essential for any organisation. They serve to better employees, making them more efficient and productive. This then enhances the human capital of the organisation, w… Read More
2022-08-05 15:27
With the explosion in home working, tech in all its guises has become more important than ever. A means to keep teams connected, it’s proven a lifeline for almost every organisation.
B… Read More
2022-07-20 09:19
Performance appraisals play a crucial role in any organisation and present a host of benefits for employers and employees alike. However, there are numerous problems that can arise from thes… Read More
2022-07-12 09:13
With online video platforms such as Zoom, conducting interviews is easier than ever. Not only does this video platform reduce the costs of recruiting new employees, but it also adds increase… Read More
2022-06-27 09:56
Needless to say, digital transformation is all about people. It’s easy to think it’s solely tech-focused, and therefore should belong to the savvy Chief Technology Officers (CTO)… Read More
2022-06-23 11:40
What an incredible night – and surprise – for our COO and co-founder, Sarah Dowzell, who attended the City of Birmingham Business Awards (COBBA22) and was presented with the Chai… Read More
2022-06-22 14:51
Human resource management is an incredibly useful tool for organising, managing, training and compensating employees. However, small businesses tend to have fewer employees and smaller budge… Read More
2022-06-16 14:48
Employee absenteeism can be a tricky situation to navigate. Employees may have very legitimate reasons for being absent, or they may have somewhat lacking rationales. How do you know which i… Read More
2022-06-02 14:38
Workplace conflict can make coming into work uncomfortable and even downright unpleasant for both the employees involved in the conflict and those around them. However, it is almost inescapa… Read More
2022-06-01 07:33
The HR industry has evolved significantly since 2020. Facing the challenges of remote working, dealing with the ‘Great Resignation,’ and trying to find talent in a highly competi… Read More
2022-05-31 17:02
This isn’t just a buzz term you should just know about. It is something that your organisation requires if you’re to better understand your workforce and identify key trends, in… Read More
2022-05-26 07:28
You’ve taken the plunge and are finally ready to choose an HR platform to better manage your people. But in a competitive market, how are you going to identify the best option for your… Read More
2022-05-25 10:09
There are many essential skills to have in order to lead and perform well in the workplace – one of the most important being empathy. Having empathy in this environment allows you to c… Read More
2022-05-24 14:52
There’s nothing quite like getting out of the office and living and breathing everything that your company is about, especially when it’s for the benefit of others. And that&rsqu&hell…Read More
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