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.
12th March Top 10 scary facts about HR
We look at the top 10 scariest facts and statistics about HR that are likely to impact the world of work in the near future.
11th March 10 popular myths about HR
There are many circulating HR myths, and these can actually affect the way you run your business. We separate the myths from the facts.
9th March The future of HR
What's next in HR trends? We look at the future of HR and what it means for businesses, from analytics to the gig economy.
2nd March National Minimum Wage shock headline (Or is it?)
The Government has released a list of companies who have committed National Minimum Wage breaches - but are these breaches always intentional?
1st March How to avoid discrimination in the workplace
Worried about the prospect of a workplace discrimination claim? Prevention is the way forward. Here are some practical steps to take.
24th February What is indirect discrimination?
Indirect discrimination occurs when a PCP is put into place which could put those with a certain protected characteristic at a disadvantage.
22nd February What is Positive Discrimination In The Workplace?
Positive discrimination is giving preferential treatment to people with a protected characteristic rather than due to their suitability.
4th February What is workplace bullying and how can it be tackled?
1 in 4 employees experience workplace bullying. In this blog post, we look at the consequences of bullying and how to deal with it effectively.
21st January Maternity Leave & Maternity Allowance: Questions Answered
Maternity Allowance is a payment made by the government to those who are not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay from their employer.
21st January What is Bereavement Leave?
Bereavement Leave is time that an employee can take off following the death of a loved one. Find out more about entitlements here.
15th January What is Compassionate Leave?
Compassionate or Bereavement Leave is time that an employee can take off work after the death of a loved one.
15th January What Is Garden Leave? A Guide for Employers
We explore exactly what Garden Leave actually is, its benefits and some areas to consider when enforcing it.
17th December Furlough Scheme extended to 30 April 2021
Find out how the latest changes to the furlough scheme might affect your employees, and your business beyond March 2021.
14th September MAD-HR Spotlight
MAD-HR Spotlight. As part of our Covid-19 Regional Business Achievements series Charlotte Bate talks about the Hare, Tortoise or Hedghog. Learn more.
2nd September Why Now Is The Time to Review Your HR Strategy
An HR Strategy is critical to ensure the success of your business plan. How will employing staff fit into your growth plan? We explore when's the best time.
