Recruitment
15th June 2022 Time’s up – when probation doesn’t work out
It’s just not working out. Unfortunately, not every new hire works out, even if you have been diligent in your recruitment and have robust onboarding. There could be many reasons …
8th June 2022 What are the pros and cons of apprenticeships?
Apprenticeship schemes are a great way for businesses to ‘grow their own’ talent and workforce. They combine ‘on the job’ training in a business with ‘off the job’ academic learning. …
6th June 2022 How can your employee benefits offering help you in the current ‘war for talent’?
The following article was written by Ryan Oates, Corporate Services Director at SG Corporate Services. Attracting and retaining employees is very hard at present. When meeting with our clients, we …
1st June 2022 Why your applicants are ghosting you and how you can prevent it
Over the years, we’ve had the ‘Great Recession’, the ‘Great Depression’ and now we are living through what has been dubbed the ‘Great Resignation’, where employees are re-evaluating their working …
25th May 2022 Right to work checks – what are the current UK regulations?
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to ensure that the people they employ have a legal right to work. In order to do this, there are some right …
9th May 2022 How to onboard successfully
Victoria Smith writes about the onboarding process and how to get it right. Onboarding is the term that is more recently used for welcoming new employees into a company and …
4th May 2022 My first month at MAD-HR
Well, what a month! People say time flies when you are having fun and oh how true that is! I have recently joined the MAD-HR team as an HR Consultant …
19th April 2022 How to harness online recruitment opportunities
The job market has changed significantly over the last two years, from a time when employers had the pick of the bunch when it came to hiring top talent, to …
22nd March 2022 The risks of discrimination in recruitment
As we are all aware, recruitment and receiving applications from candidates who meet the “essential criteria” at the moment is harder than ever. The latest official figures show vacancies have …
17th June 2021 Minimise risk when it comes to fire and rehire
The issue of ‘fire and rehire’ makes its way to parliament this week, with Labour MP Barry Gardiner proposing a bill to outlaw such tactics. But what exactly is the …
16th June 2021 Recruitment crisis? Solutions for tactical hiring even when it’s urgent
If there’s one area which often sees businesses seeking the support of HR consultancy, it’s when they’re set on a recruitment drive. Whether the intention is to recruit one, six …
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 …
28th April 2021 Online candidate interviews: Top tips to get it right
More and more employers are using virtual interviews as part of their recruitment process. Driven originally by the need to continue resourcing safely during the height of COVID-19, it’s now …
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 …
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 …
4th March 2021 Little-known ways to boost your profits with HR
Following on from the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 22 February, many businesses are now gearing up for re-opening. This is the perfect time to take a moment and think …
22nd February 2021 What is positive discrimination?
Positive discrimination We all recognise the importance of having a diverse workforce and how embracing a culture of diversity and inclusion makes good business sense in today’s climate. The subject …
31st December 2020 Brexit – What is the impact on employers?
Employers need to understand the impact changes in employment law will have on their obligations to employees who hold citizenship outside the United Kingdom. Immigration laws are changing; this has …
