Charlotte Bate, FCIPD
Charlotte has worked as an HR Professional, Trainer and Coach for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience in delivering transformational HR support to businesses of all shapes and sizes, whilst always working with honesty and integrity.
28th March Confirmation of Statutory Increases for 2023!
Every April there are statutory increases that could affect your business. Here are some of the key ones you will need to be aware of.
21st December Will there be a Bank holiday for the King’s coronation?
What are your plans regarding leave for your employees on the King's Coronation bank holiday? Here's what you should know.
19th April Is it time you found your CHRO?
MAD-HR takes a look at whether one of your key appointments could be that of a Chief HR Officer.
19th April How to harness online recruitment opportunities
A candidate-driven market is forcing employers to reassess their recruitment methods. Find out how changing your recruitment strategy helps.
4th April There’s no ‘I’ in Team… And definitely not in High Performing Teams
How do you build and sustain high performing teams as part of a strategy for success? We explore the options.
28th February Global Events & Employee Impact – What Do Good Leaders Need to Know?
How do business leaders manage the personal and political impact of such an evolving story, in the context of the daily workplace?
1st February Employers guide to Custom and Practice in Employment Law
All employers need to understand 'custom and practice'. Find out what can happen if you ignore custom and practice and something goes wrong.
16th July Annual leave and the COVID implication
Many staff will feel they’ve ‘missed out’ on holiday over the last year due to COVID. How might you approach this year’s holiday leave?
7th July Dismissal on the grounds of personal conduct
Following the accosting of Prof. Chris Whitty and subsequent firing of a perpetrator, we explore the nuances of dismissal for personal conduct.
2nd July Bereavement leave – a guide for employers
Bereavement leave may have been especially high in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how best to support your staff.
17th June Minimise risk when it comes to fire and rehire
What is the concept of firing and rehiring, and how do you stay on the right side of both the law and your moral obligations to staff?
10th June One bad apple in the workplace
A toxic employee is akin to a bad apple among a healthy crop. Here's how to deal with them, with minimal or no damage to your business.
19th May Hospitality restart
For hospitality staff returning to work after lockdown, the next few months may prove tougher than usual. Here are 5 tips for your business.
5th May Onboarding remotely – strategies for success
Are you planning on remote onboarding new recruits to your business? Here are our tips for achieving success while onboarding remotely.
28th April Online candidate interviews: Top tips to get it right
Looking for online interview tips? Here's how to interview candidates successfully using virtual software.
20th April Moodbeam and employee well-being
The Moodbeam is a mood-tracking device, similar to some fitness tracking watches. We look at the possible impact from a HR perspective.
16th April Work from home, hybrid or office – how do you manage staff in different settings?
How do you manage work from home, hybrid and office staff? We look at the advantages and disadvantages of each style of work.
31st March HR Strategy and how it will affect the next 12 months of your business
Your investment into your HR strategy will directly affect the results achieved by your business in the next year. Here's how.
17th March 5 things we wish all employers knew about HR
Understanding basic HR principles can help you manage risk, retain your employees, encourage development and lead to your business' success.
15th March Are HR Consultants a dying breed?
We look at the ever changing world of work and how HR consultants are evolving alongside the developments.
