Liz Owers, FCIPD
As an HR leader with over 20 years of experience across a variety of sectors, both in-house and as a consultant, Liz is passionate and committed to supporting businesses to achieve their objectives through aligning HR strategy and interventions to commercial needs with a people centred approach.
19th July 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.
4th July Peak Performance and Preparing for Success: Lessons from the 2024 Olympics
What can we learn from the Olympics? As the eyes of the world focus on Paris, we focus on how to prepare for success.
28th May Understanding the UK Equality Act 2010: A Guide for Employers
Employers need to adhere to the UK Equality Act to ensure their employees are protected from discrimination.
15th March 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.
10th October HR Halloween Nightmares
A spooky look at some HR nightmares from the MAD-HR Team, from ghost employees to skeletons in the closet, just in time for Halloween.
25th September Embracing the future of work – what are the future trends in the workplace?
Advice and opinions from the MAD-HR Team, focussing on the future trends in the workplace and how your business can grow.
9th September Positive Discrimination: how to stay within the law
What steps can an employer lawfully take to improve the diversity of their workforce? We explore positive action vs. positive discrimination.
1st September Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Top Tips to Embrace Neurodiversity
We’re all unique; some of us think and work differently. We explore top tips for supporting and embracing neurodiversity in your business.
21st August Leadership for Innovators
Being a successful innovator demands more than just ideas. Read our blog to find out how this can affect your business.
15th August The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 – are you ready?
Soon the law on flexible working will change. Do you know how those changes will affect your business and what your new responsibilities are?
16th June ESG – What is it and should we be doing it?
If you are unsure what ESG is, and what impact it could have on your business growth, please read this article.
5th June Working Time Regulations, TUPE & Non-compete Clauses – Proposed legislative changes
Find out how proposed employment law amendments to several areas of UK Employment law will impact your business.
30th January The 4-day work week – could it really work?
The 4 day work week is trending, but what are the real-world implications of adopting a shorter working week? Find out here!
26th January Summer internships and experience – is it ever possible to employ temporary young staff legally and ethically?
The summer period sees many more students and young adults wanting to work, but how do you appoint seasonal roles without ‘taking advantage’?
23rd January Purpose – What’s your why? And why does it matter?
Liz Owers explores what 'purpose' means in business, and how you can discover your purpose in order to progress.
12th January Employment contracts – how well do you know the different types?
The right type of employment contract ensures you reflect the engagement between the relevant parties and that the correct protections are in place.
9th January What can HR metrics do for you?
Want to make your HR strategy more effective? Check out these key HR metrics and see how they can help.
5th January Workplace motivation – Working from home
How can you motivate employees working from home? Here are some helpful thoughts from a MAD-HR employee's perspective.
23rd December Can Employees Have a Second Job? The Truth about Overemployment
The increased cost of living begs the question, 'can employees have a second job?' and also, 'can you stop them?'. Here are the answers.
8th December Appraisals – What you need to know!
The time spent together by manager and employee during a performance appraisal can be hugely valuable… when done right. Here's what you should know.
