Carole Burman, FCIPD MIOD
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.
1st March Employers Will Have To Pay Commission As Part Of Holiday Pay
case law has determined that commission should be paid as part of holiday pay. read the circumstances here and don't get caught out
19th February Why you need to bother with probationary periods
you go to great lengths to employ someone so after all that resource input we look at Why you need to bother with probationary periods
2nd February The New National Living Wage
The New National Living Wage came into force on 1 April 2016. What do you need to know to keep compliant and protect your business?
2nd February The 2016 to 2017 Statutory Rates
2016 to 2017 Statutory Rates. Statutory parental payments & sick pay are usually increased annually. There’s some good news for employers. MAD-HR explores.
18th January 9 Tips to Improve Your Confidence When Communicating
In business, as in life, poor communication can have many negative consequences. Follow these 9 tips to improve your confidence when communicating.
8th January Big Employment Law Issues For Smaller Employers in 2016
If you are a SME, you will now that there are a number of big employment law issues for Smaller Employers. Here's what to watch out for in 2016.
4th January How to avoid disability discrimination in recruitment
Managing redeployment of staff alongside health issues can present issues. Here are our expert HR tips on avoiding disability discrimination in recruitment.
4th January What you need to know about name blind recruitment
Government drives support for 'name blind' recruitment to improve rejection rates and encourages hiring from a pool of anonymous candidates.
4th January Managing employees’ social media use during sickness
An absent employee has posted photos on social media and appears to be well. Here's tips on managing employees' social media use during sickness
1st December Managing employees who choose not to take leave
Some employees don’t take their full entitlement to annual leave. We share advice on how to manage employees who choose not to take leave.
18th November Modern Slavery Act 2015 – What are the implications?
Modern Slavery Act 2015 - What are the implications for my business? From 1 October 2015 some employers must publish a slavery and trafficking statement
11th November HR support: 10 ways it can benefit your business
HR support - Companies can struggle with the management of their HR. Here are 10 reasons why companies may need HR support.
6th November Calculating Redundancy Payment In Lieu Of Notice
If an employee is dismissed with a redundancy payment in lieu of notice the employer should take these steps to calculate the payment.
6th November Grand-parental Leave: the Next Big Thing?
Grandparents will be able to take shared parental leave under plans announced at the Conservative Party conference.
6th November Directors Face Criminal Proceedings For Failing to Comply
Directors are accountable for business decisions including those affecting employment law. An example of case law where Directors Face Criminal Proceedings
1st November Choose the Right HR Company for Your Small Business
You created your business, now you need to choose the right HR company for your small business so you can grow it and thrive!
1st November Could You Be Breaching The NMW and Not Know It?
The national minimum wage (NMW) involves more than flat rates of pay. keep up to date with the law and protect your business
20th October Handling Negative Online Reviews from Former Employees
when a former employee decides to provide an online review of your business which is less than positive how should you handle this
28th September How to manage bank errors in relation to salary payments
In August 2015 thousands of salary payments were held up in bank glitches. What do you do to manage bank errors in relation to salary payments?
28th September A look at Disciplinary Procedures and rights to re-hearings
proceedings are tricky enough and can lead to queries we take A look at Disciplinary Procedures and rights to re-hearings
