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Managing Director

Managing Director and Founder of MAD-HR, Carole has over 30 years of experience working in the world of HR. She prides herself on her ability to help clients grow their business and attract, retain and engage talent by building a positive employer brand.

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Assessing Candidates with High Sick Leave References: Expert Guidelines for Employers

How to manage references of high sickness. MAD-HR explain how to manage references of this kind, so you stay compliant with employment law.

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Can an accent affect whether you recruit or not?

In today's world of work, you will receive applicants with diverse backgrounds. Can an accent affect whether you recruit or not?

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BREXIT and the Employment Law Consequences

with such a big decision made, change will follow but in reality this will take a while. we look at BREXIT and the Employment Law Consequences

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Holiday denied but employee takes it anyway

We advise you how to manage employees who disregard refusal of leave and take the time off anyway. Expert HR Advice from MAD-HR.

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Employment Law and Brexit

as we approach voting deadline on the eu what do you need to know about Employment Law and Brexit here we take a look at some considerations and likelihoods

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How to manage your employee who wants to leave

One of your employees has clearly stated their dissatisfaction at work, here is our advice on how to manage your employee who wants to leave

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Redundancy Pools and Myth versus Fact

with so many aspects to consider when managing staff exits, we look at Redundancy Pools and Myths versus Fact to support you make the right decision

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Managing absence due to travel disruptions

Managing Absenteeism caused by travel disrpution. We advise on how to manage the impact of travel disruptions on your business

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How To Improve Performance

How to improve performance - Most managers have to deal with a poor performer. It can be tricky unless you have the right tools to help you.

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How to Avoid Costly Dismissal Mistakes

Dismissal Mistakes - How to avoid making proceedural errors that cost your business in time and money and see you in tribunal.

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Employee birthdays and national minimum wage pay increases

Birthday can mean pay rises, especially if employees are now old enough for the national minimum wage for 18 year olds

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How a nickname cost employers £63,000

A male employee, called “Gramps” by his colleagues for a number of years. Our blog outlines how a nickname cost employers £63,000

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Does poor performance justify redundancy?

You have set a poor performer goals for improvement that they have not met. Can you just make a poor performer redundant?

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10 tips to become a more effective manager

There is not a manager anywhere who does not have room for a little improvement. Check out these tips to improve your management skills.

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Employers risk breach of holiday rights with contract wording

Employers risk breach of holiday rights as a result of the way that Easter bank holidays fall this year and next year. It's worth reading up on it.

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How to manage employee time off work to provide Court evidence

One of your employees has been summonsed to Court, we share how to manage time off work to provide Court evidence, including pay and absence.

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Leading by Example – Leadership in the 21st Century

you can have all the policies and procedures but you need to relate to your staff to succeed and achieve leadership in the 21st century

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Including new information in disciplinary proceedings

Following a disciplinary hearing, further negative information has come to light. How do you manage new information in disciplinary proceedings?

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Does a driving ban mean dismissal?

One of your employees has just been banned from driving after committing a criminal offence. Does a driving ban mean dismissal?

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Monitoring Employee Communications, Where’s The Line?

The European Court of Human Rights recently ruled that an employer had not breached human rights law when monitoring employee communications.

Shining the Spotlight on Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Enabling leaders to see neurodivergence as a business advantage.

The Role of AI in Modern Recruitment

The MAD-HR team explores the growth of AI in recruitment processes and explains how to invest in your recruitment strategy.

Navigating the Spring Budget: An HR Perspective

Advice and opinions from the MAD-HR Team, focussing on the most recent Budget from the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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