Employee Engagement
13th October 2021 Mental health in the workplace – What’s your role?
More than ever, the term ‘mental health’ is one we’re used to hearing referenced among friends, family – and yes, co-workers. Indeed, the consequence of the pandemic on our mental …
23rd September 2021 Being a boss is all about persistent learning…Even when uncomfortable
What a water-cooler type conversation-starter the latest series of Undercover Boss turned out to be. If you’ve not had the pleasure of immersing yourself in this fly-on-the-wall content, you really …
2nd July 2021 Grief in the workplace – How does an employer best support staff?
In a year which has seen so many of us experience loss and grief, it’s no wonder why employers might be minded to think about how they would most appropriately …
10th June 2021 One bad apple in the workplace
We all know the analogy about one bad apple among a crop of healthy ones. You put that rotten fruit among your untainted haul, and sooner or later, there’s an …
9th June 2021 The effort of appraisals – Why are they so important?
An effective performance management process and appraisals can have a significant impact on a company’s productivity and profitability, as well as its culture, values, and morale – all of which …
19th May 2021 Hospitality restart
For many, we’re entering a long-awaited period, where hospitality businesses can finally throw open their doors and deliver a more ‘normal’ customer service. But the idea of those pubs, bars, …
6th May 2021 HR and employee mental health. What are my obligations?
Mental health has become one of the biggest challenges employees and employers have had to manage in the continuously changing work dynamic. In 2020/21, people were forced to shift into …
5th May 2021 Onboarding remotely – strategies for success
Onboarding new employees can be a challenge at the best of times. Most of us remember the first-day nerves of starting for a new company – getting used to unfamiliar …
20th April 2021 Moodbeam and employee wellbeing
The Moodbeam device is a silicone wristband, similar to the fitness tracking ‘watches’ that have become increasingly popular in recent years. The idea is quite simple; the Moodbeam has just …
9th April 2021 Signs you’re getting the best from your HR consultancy
Without a doubt, outsourcing your HR services to an experienced, trusted Human Resources consultancy can save both time and money. HR consultants can have a significant impact on your business …
31st March 2021 HR Strategy and how it will affect the next 12 months of your business
Now that we are beginning to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, businesses are turning their attention toward recovery, to ensure their businesses are prepared to …
17th March 2021 5 things we wish all employers knew about HR
As an owner or leader of a business, you have to wear many hats. Whilst HR is most certainly one of them, it can be tricky trying to navigate complicated …
9th March 2021 The future of HR
We all recognise this: we live in an era of constant innovation and change, and this is no different for HR. What is the future of HR and how can …
8th March 2021 A pledge in the name of equality
This week, as we acknowledge International Women’s Day, we’re pleased to share the news that MAD-HR has signed Suffolk Chamber of Commerce’s Gender Equality Business Pledge. A new initiative this …
3rd February 2021 How will your appraisal process reflect the challenges of the last 12 months?
Over the last 12 months the employer and employee relationship has moved into a different sphere. Openness, sharing of vulnerabilities and care for wellbeing has become the norm in many …
28th January 2021 Communication is key to employee engagement
The benefits that an engaged workforce brings to the business are noticeable in a very tangible way. Engaged employees feel a sense of attachment towards their employer investing themselves not …
7th December 2020 Employee Engagement – Why Bother?
The success of your business in the 21st Century depends on how engaged your employees are – this is even more acute in the current pandemic. Business owners need to …
13th October 2020 Outsourced HR
Considering outsourcing your HR? Take a look at this before you decide. We all know that issues with staff can be incredibly time consuming and these non-income-generating activities, although important, can …
2nd September 2020 Why Now Is The Time to Review Your HR Strategy
HR Strategy An HR Strategy is critical to ensure the success of your business plan. It ensures that you have your most important asset – your people – in place …
14th July 2020 Employee Handbooks
Employee Handbook – why have one? To some the employee handbook seems like an unwieldy document that gets dusted off and referred to when things go wrong like insurance policy …
