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TUPE Law Changes – Simplifying the Process for Small Businesses

Learn how new TUPE law changes simplify the consultation process for small businesses, saving time and reducing admin burdens.

Annual Leave Entitlement for SME Employees

Discover key updates on holiday entitlement laws for full-time, part-time, and variable-hours workers, plus practical tips for employers.

Building Resilient Teams: Leadership Tactics for Turbulent Times

Discover leadership strategies for building resilient teams that adapt, collaborate, and thrive in turbulent business environments.

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Understanding UK Statutory Sick Pay: A Simple Guide

Learn how Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) works, current rates for 2024, eligibility criteria, and tips for managing SSP in your workplace.

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How to Conduct Company Culture Audits

Explore what company culture is, how to assess it, and the steps to conducting a company culture audit for your business.

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Time Management Tools and Techniques for Busy Teams

We explore the tools and techniques for optimum time management to ensure your busy team is at its most productive.

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How to Create an Employer Value Proposition

Explore the meaning of an Employer Value Proposition, and the key components necessary to attract talent to your company.

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The Trade Union Act 2016 is to be Repealed

Advice and opinions from the MAD-HR Team, focussing on the news that the Trade Union Act is to be repealed.

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Implementing Anti-Harassment Policies

How to implement an anti-harassment policy within your business, to protect your employees from discrimination and harassment at work.

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Communicating and Addressing Issues Effectively

Learn effective communication strategies to improve employee engagement, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive workplace culture.

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Recruiting, Managing and Retaining Gen Z

Discover how to effectively recruit, manage, and retain Gen Z employees by understanding their preferences, values, and motivations.

Our Growth Continues: Welcome Michelle and Rachel

We’re excited to announce the arrival of Michelle Stott, Head of Client Engagement & Marketing and Rachel Mattia, Head of Learning.

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The Link Between Employee Satisfaction and Productivity

Why are satisfied employees more productive? We look into the reasons and how you can measure employee satisfaction in your business.

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The Right to Request a Predictable Working Pattern

Learn about the new right to request a predictable working pattern coming in September 2024, and how employers need to prepare for it.

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The Importance of Recognising and Rewarding Hard Work

Discover the power of reward and recognition in boosting employee morale, engagement, and productivity with effective strategies and tips.

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Neonatal leave – Are You Ready?

Get ready for the Neonatal Care Leave Act in April 2025. Employers must prepare to support employees with newborns in intensive care.

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New School Year: Flexibility for Working Parents

Discover how small businesses can balance work and family needs by effectively managing flexible working requests from working parents.

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Disciplinary Process: What to say/not to say at the hearing

Find out what you can and can not say during a disciplinary hearing at your workplace. Learn from the experts.

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The employer’s duty to prevent sexual harassment at work

New employment law explained by the MAD-HR Team, covering sexual harassment at work and your responsibilities as an employer.

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Paris Olympics 2024: What Can We Learn About Being a Purpose-Driven Organisation?

We explore how the Olympics can teach your business how to be purpose-driven by setting SMART goals and maintaining your team's motivation.

Employment Rights Bill Announced

The new government has confirmed its commitment to banning exploitative work practices through a new Employment Rights Bill.

HR Advice for Every Business Leader – Our 10-Point ‘Gift’ to Mark our 10th Birthday

To mark our 10th birthday, the MAD-HR Team has put together a 10-point list of HR advice as a gift for you and your business.

Implications for Employers After Labour’s UK Election Victory

Labour's win marks a shift with new policies and priorities. Here’s an overview of the key implications for employers

TUPE Law Changes – Simplifying the Process for Small Businesses

Learn how new TUPE law changes simplify the consultation process for small businesses, saving time and reducing admin burdens.

Annual Leave Entitlement for SME Employees

Discover key updates on holiday entitlement laws for full-time, part-time, and variable-hours workers, plus practical tips for employers.

Building Resilient Teams: Leadership Tactics for Turbulent Times

Discover leadership strategies for building resilient teams that adapt, collaborate, and thrive in turbulent business environments.

Regular HR news, straight to you