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.
14th November Financial well-being – Supporting your employees
Financial wellbeing is part of employee wellbeing. Here's how to format your wellbeing strategy to support your staff financially.
9th November Translating your purpose into strategy – why into how
The connection between purpose and strategy is fundamental to how we show up for our customers and how they experience working with us.
18th October What are the top barriers to growth and what can you do about them?
What are the current top barriers to business growth, and how can you overcome them? We explore in our latest blog post.
14th October Leadership and purpose: Purpose-driven business leaders
What does it mean to lead with purpose? We explore the top tips for leading with purpose in business today.
12th October My probationary period at MAD-HR – Victoria Smith
Victoria Smith provides insight on her six-month probationary period at MAD-HR. Read her article on our blog here.
10th October WhatsApp at work – Is it creating blurred lines?
We explore the use of WhatsApp at work and its potential risks in relation to bullying, discrimination and more.
5th September Rewriting employee contracts with ‘Covid hindsight’. What to consider & include
With many legal and social changes over the last year, our way of working has changed. Is it time to think about rewriting employee contracts?
28th August Taking on your first employee – what you need to know
A helpful guide for new employers covering key topics such as registering with HMRC, employment contracts, payroll and auto-enrolment.
23rd August Whistleblowing in the workplace
Interested in introducing a whistleblowing policy in your workplace? Here are some tips on what you might consider to include.
16th August Are you ready for personal growth?
If personal growth is on your mind, there are many avenues that could help you progress. Read about some of your options in this article.
2nd August Improving Employee Wellbeing & Engagement for Better Growth
When focusing on improving your employee wellbeing and engagement, here's how to get the most out of your investment.
29th July Holiday entitlement and pay for ‘part year’ workers – Are you getting it right?
The Supreme Court ruling on the case of Harper Trust v Brazel is final, and here's how it will impact holiday entitlement and pay
26th July Business growth – Is your business ready?
Is your business ready for growth? This process takes careful planning and analysis - here's what you should consider.
4th July Supporting your Employee through Gender Reassignment
Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic. Here are some practical tips to consider regarding gender reassignment in the workplace.
29th June What is the best way to manage relationships at work?
If a romantic relationship forms between two of your employees, how should you deal with it? Here, we explore all aspects of relationships at work.
20th June Hybrid Working – is it right for your business?
Hybrid working is here, but is it really the future of work? We look at what hybrid working is and how to get it to work in your business.
15th June Time’s up – when probation doesn’t work out
We look at how to deal with concerns during the probationary period, and what to do when an employee fails probation.
8th June Cost of living increases – what can HR/businesses do to support?
Is it possible for businesses to better support their employees during the cost of living crisis? We look at the role that employers can play.
8th June Employing an apprentice: Pros and Cons
We look at the pros and cons of apprenticeships, funding available for apprenticeship programmes, what to be aware of, and more.
25th May Right to work checks – what are the current UK regulations?
Advice on the current UK regulations for Right To Work Checks in 2022, including specific info for European Economic Area (EA) Citizens.
