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.
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.
25th May HR Compliance and what it means for your business
What is HR compliance? And how do you carry out an HR audit? We cover all this and more in this useful article.
9th May How to onboard a new employee successfully
Onboarding can be a tricky process to get right, but once you do, it will be more rewarding for both you and your new employees.
6th May The role of an HR Consultant at MAD-HR
What does it take to be an HR Consultant at MAD-HR, and what's a typical day like? (Hint: No two days are the same!)
4th May My first month at MAD-HR – Victoria Smith
Victoria Smith recounts her first month at MAD-HR as an HR Consultant, including her application and interview process.
28th March Making redundancies – what is the real effect on your business?
If you have made the decision to make redundancies within your business, following the correct process is essential. Find out more here.
22nd March The risks of discrimination in recruitment
Ensure you have a robust recruitment strategy to make certain you are protected from accusations of discrimination while recruiting.
8th March Menopause in the Workplace
What can employers, managers and colleagues do to support team members experiencing symptoms of menopause in the workplace?
10th February Setting the record straight on mental health and dismissals
The question many employers might want to ask is “Can I dismiss someone with a mental health condition?” The answer: it’s not so straightforward.
13th October Mental health in the workplace – What’s your role?
We look at mental health in the workplace, and the responsibilities that you may have as an employer - plus, practical policies to implement.
13th October Tribunal rules that underperforming Sales Director was unfairly dismissed after submitting £60k expenses claim
After being offered a lucrative settlement package, the employee submitted a huge expenses claim worth almost £60,000.
21st June IR35 – Update
With IR35 having been extended to the private sector in April 2021, what do we know so far? Here’s our insight.
10th May Vaccine angst amid the workforce
With employers having a duty of care to ensure a safe working environment, how do you deal with employees choosing not to take the vaccine?
6th May HR and employee mental health. What are my obligations?
We look at what causes poor employee mental health in the workplace, and how your business could improve wellbeing.
9th April Signs you’re getting the best from your HR consultancy
What makes a good HR consultancy? We explain the elements that a good HR consultancy should deliver for your business.
31st March Compulsory redundancy and voluntary redundancy – what’s the difference?
What's the difference between voluntary redundancy and compulsory redundancy? We explore both actions here.
