Human Resources Management
Human Resources Management (HRM) is the name given to a set of skills and tasks used to manage the people who work in an organisation.
If you’re a business owner or leader, it’s important to understand the basics of HRM so that you can make informed decisions about your workforce.
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Latest Human Resources Management articles
6th June 2016 Managing absence due to travel disruptions
Managing Absenteeism caused by travel disrpution. We advise on how to manage the impact of travel disruptions on your business
20th May 2016 How To Improve Performance
How to improve performance - Most managers have to deal with a poor performer. It can be tricky unless you have the right tools to help you.
10th May 2016 How to Avoid Costly Dismissal Mistakes
Dismissal Mistakes - How to avoid making proceedural errors that cost your business in time and money and see you in tribunal.
27th April 2016 Employee birthdays and national minimum wage pay increases
Birthday can mean pay rises, especially if employees are now old enough for the national minimum wage for 18 year olds
27th April 2016 How a nickname cost employers £63,000
A male employee, called “Gramps” by his colleagues for a number of years. Our blog outlines how a nickname cost employers £63,000
15th April 2016 10 tips to become a more effective manager
There is not a manager anywhere who does not have room for a little improvement. Check out these tips to improve your management skills.
11th April 2016 Employers risk breach of holiday rights with contract wording
Employers risk breach of holiday rights as a result of the way that Easter bank holidays fall this year and next year. It's worth reading up on it.
11th April 2016 How to manage employee time off work to provide Court evidence
One of your employees has been summonsed to Court, we share how to manage time off work to provide Court evidence, including pay and absence.
8th March 2016 Including new information in disciplinary proceedings
Following a disciplinary hearing, further negative information has come to light. How do you manage new information in disciplinary proceedings?
8th March 2016 Does a driving ban mean dismissal?
One of your employees has just been banned from driving after committing a criminal offence. Does a driving ban mean dismissal?
1st March 2016 Employers Will Have To Pay Commission As Part Of Holiday Pay
case law has determined that commission should be paid as part of holiday pay. read the circumstances here and don't get caught out
19th February 2016 Why you need to bother with probationary periods
you go to great lengths to employ someone so after all that resource input we look at Why you need to bother with probationary periods
2nd February 2016 The New National Living Wage
The New National Living Wage came into force on 1 April 2016. What do you need to know to keep compliant and protect your business?
2nd February 2016 The 2016 to 2017 Statutory Rates
2016 to 2017 Statutory Rates. Statutory parental payments & sick pay are usually increased annually. There’s some good news for employers. MAD-HR explores.
8th January 2016 Big Employment Law Issues For Smaller Employers in 2016
If you are a SME, you will now that there are a number of big employment law issues for Smaller Employers. Here's what to watch out for in 2016.
4th January 2016 How to avoid disability discrimination in recruitment
Managing redeployment of staff alongside health issues can present issues. Here are our expert HR tips on avoiding disability discrimination in recruitment.
4th January 2016 What you need to know about name blind recruitment
Government drives support for 'name blind' recruitment to improve rejection rates and encourages hiring from a pool of anonymous candidates.
4th January 2016 Managing employees’ social media use during sickness
An absent employee has posted photos on social media and appears to be well. Here's tips on managing employees' social media use during sickness
1st December 2015 Managing employees who choose not to take leave
Some employees don’t take their full entitlement to annual leave. We share advice on how to manage employees who choose not to take leave.
6th November 2015 Grand-parental Leave: the Next Big Thing?
Grandparents will be able to take shared parental leave under plans announced at the Conservative Party conference.
Popular Human Resources Management articles
These are the articles relating to topic that are popular on the MAD-HR website.
- Probationary Period – What Happens If You Do Nothing
- How to manage time off work to provide Court evidence
- How to manage employee requests to record meetings
- Struggling to contact an employee who is off sick?
- Does poor performance justify redundancy?
This page of our site is our Human Resources Management hub. In this section, we share articles discussing the key aspects of HRM and explain why it’s essential for any business. We’ll also provide tips on how to get started if you’re just starting out.
The impact of Human Resources on businesses
Human resources has a significant impact on businesses of all sizes. By understanding the ever-changing landscape of employment law, human resources consultancy can provide guidance and support to companies to ensure they are compliant with current legislation. They can also advise on recruitment strategies, help with employee retention and offer training and development programmes to improve staff morale and motivation. In addition, human resources consultancy can provide expert guidance during periods of change, such as mergers and acquisitions or downsizing. By understanding the needs of both employees and employers, human resources consultancy can play a vital role in ensuring businesses operate smoothly and effectively.
From hiring and training new employees to ensuring that your current team is productive and happy, HR touches every aspect of your business. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or don’t know where to start when it comes to Human Resources Management, our team at MAD-HR can help. We have years of experience in all areas of human resources, from recruitment to retention, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Don’t let your business suffer because of poor HR – contact us today!
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