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
16th March 2023 Spring Budget Blog – A MAD-HR Perspective
We provide our perspective on the Spring Budget for 2023, and how it may affect employers and their staff.
2nd March 2023 Phased Return To Work – The essential employer’s guide
Is an employee undergoing a phased return to work after a period of absence? Here is how to manage the gradual return.
24th February 2023 Teachers strike – how employers can plan for staff shortages
Teachers' Strike action can cause considerable challenges for employers. So what options are available for managing staff shortages?
12th February 2023 What is pro rata holiday and how do you calculate it?
Read our simple guide to understanding when pro-rata holiday rules will apply to your business and your employees.
2nd February 2023 Right To Work Checks: A guide for employers
How can employers complete right to work checks? We cover the ins and outs, including what type of checks to carry out.
9th January 2023 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.
23rd December 2022 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 November 2022 Managing the World Cup 2022 and potential disruption
The FIFA World Cup is due to start soon, plan ahead to avoid disruption with staff who are football enthusiasts, find out how here
12th September 2022 The Queen’s Funeral Bank Holiday – employers’ obligations and questions
The Queens funeral bank holiday has been officially announced. We look at the implications and obligations for employers.
8th September 2022 Statement on the passing of HM The Queen
MAD-HR wish to convey their deepest sympathy to the Royal Family, on the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
23rd August 2022 Whistleblowing in the workplace
Interested in introducing a whistleblowing policy in your workplace? Here are some tips on what you might consider to include.
29th July 2022 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
21st July 2022 The Transformative Power of an HRIS
A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is so much more than just a piece of database software. Here's what it can do for your SME.
29th June 2022 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.
15th June 2022 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.
15th June 2022 What is a return to work interview?
Return to work interviews are meetings that allows managers to understand reasons for absences & assess the support required for employees
8th June 2022 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.
6th June 2022 How can your employee benefits offering help you in the current ‘war for talent’?
Ryan Oates, Corporate Services Director at SG Corporate Services, writes about employee benefits offerings for recruitment and retention.
1st June 2022 Why your applicants are ghosting you and how you can prevent it
We look at the growing trend of applicant ghosting, and what you can do to ensure that it doesn't happen to you.
25th May 2022 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.
Popular Human Resources Management articles
These are the articles relating to topic that are popular on the MAD-HR website.
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- 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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