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Lucy Pakes

Lucy Pakes joins MAD-HR

We are pleased to announce that Lucy Pakes has joined the team at MAD-HR.

Confirmation of statutory increases 2023

Confirmation of Statutory Increases for 2023!

Every April there are statutory increases that could affect your business. Here are some of the key ones you will need to be aware of.

signing a contract

Key Changes in Employment Law 2023

Here’s a summary of what we can expect to become employment law in 2023 brought you from the team at MAD-HR.

Spring budget blog

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.

Centred leadership

Is centred leadership the key for women (& other) aspirational leaders?

We explore the concept of centred leadership, and five core elements that can contribute towards making a great leader.

How to manage a phased return to work

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.

Teachers strike

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?

Calculate pro rata holiday

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.

Holiday calculator for zero hours and casual workers

Holiday calculator for zero hours and casual workers

Find out how to calculate holiday for zero hours and casual workers using this simple holiday calculator for your business.

Right to work checks

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.

4-day work week

The 4-day work week – could it really work?

The 4 day work week is trending, but what are the real-world implications of adopting a shorter working week? Find out here!

Feefo Award 2023

Celebrating a prestigious accolade to start 2023 – Feefo Platinum status

The MAD-HR team is delighted that our efforts to 'Make a Difference' to our clients' business time and time again have been recognised once more.

Summer internships and experience

Summer internships and experience – is it ever possible to employ temporary young staff legally and ethically?

The summer period sees many more students and young adults wanting to work, but how do you appoint seasonal roles without ‘taking advantage’?

Purpose in business

Purpose – What’s your why? And why does it matter?

Liz Owers explores what 'purpose' means in business, and how you can discover your purpose in order to progress.

Company cash flow

How to keep a healthy company cashflow

Maintaining a positive cash flow within your company can be a challenge. Here are some useful tips for keeping a healthy cash flow.

Employment Contracts

Employment contracts – how well do you know the different types?

The right type of employment contract ensures you reflect the engagement between the relevant parties and that the correct protections are in place.

HR Metrics

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.

Workplace motivation

Workplace motivation – Working from home

How can you motivate employees working from home? Here are some helpful thoughts from a MAD-HR employee's perspective.

Cutting your training budget in tough times could be a costly mistake

Cutting your training budget in tough times could be a costly mistake

Find out why training in the form of learning and development for your business should remain a priority during tough times.

Employee with two jobs

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.

MAD-HR Director Carole Burman joins The Consortium

We are thrilled to share that our Managing Director, Carole Burman has joined The Consortium as an Associate. 

Shining the Spotlight on Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Neurodiversity in the Workplace – Enabling leaders to see neurodivergence as a business advantage.

The Role of AI in Modern Recruitment

The MAD-HR team explores the growth of AI in recruitment processes and explains how to invest in your recruitment strategy.

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