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Menopause in the Workplace Toolkit

Our Menopause in the Workplace Toolkit ensures that you have what you need, avoiding the pitfalls and making mistakes.

Cost of living

Cost of living increases – what can HR/businesses do to support?

Is it possible for businesses to better support their employees during the cost of living crisis? We look at the role that employers can play.

What are the pros and cons of apprenticeships?

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.

Employee benefits

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.

Why your applicants are ghosting you

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.

Right to work checks

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.

HR Compliance

HR Compliance and what it means for your business

What is HR compliance? And how do you carry out an HR audit? We cover all this and more in this useful article.

How to onboard successfully

How to onboard a new employee successfully

Onboarding can be a tricky process to get right, but once you do, it will be more rewarding for both you and your new employees.

The role of an HR Consultant at MAD-HR

What does it take to be an HR Consultant at MAD-HR, and what's a typical day like? (Hint: No two days are the same!)

First Month at MAD-HR

My first month at MAD-HR – Victoria Smith

Victoria Smith recounts her first month at MAD-HR as an HR Consultant, including her application and interview process.

HMRC action to CJRS claims

The furlough scheme may be over, but HMRC action means CJRS claims should still be high on your agenda

Karen Foster, Tax Director / Global Employer Services at BDO writes for MAD-HR about double checking CJRS claims made to HMRC.

What is a CHRO

Is it time you found your CHRO?

MAD-HR takes a look at whether one of your key appointments could be that of a Chief HR Officer.

Harnessing online recruitment opportunities

How to harness online recruitment opportunities

A candidate-driven market is forcing employers to reassess their recruitment methods. Find out how changing your recruitment strategy helps.

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There’s no ‘I’ in Team… And definitely not in High Performing Teams

How do you build and sustain high performing teams as part of a strategy for success? We explore the options.

nternational Transgender Day of Visibility

Identity and Orientation – How Inclusive is Your Business?

The MAD-HR team have been reflecting on some of the key points employers need to know in regards to gender identity.

Statutory pay and compensation limits increase April 2022

Changes to Minimum wage, Statutory pay & Compensation limits 2022

Find out how statutory rates of pay and compensation limits and rules from April 2022 will affect your business.

HR Consultant Vacancy Norfolk

HR Consultant – Norfolk

MAD-HR are recruiting for HR consultants in Suffolk. If you are an experienced HR professional looking to Make A Difference, please join us.

HR Consultant Vacancy Suffolk

HR Consultant – Suffolk

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to Make A Difference. We are recruiting for HR consultants in Suffolk.

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Making redundancies – what is the real effect on your business?

If you have made the decision to make redundancies within your business, following the correct process is essential. Find out more here.

Spring Statement

Spring Statement – 23rd March 2022

Spring Statement: Key points at a glance. State of the economy and public finances. Fuel, energy and living costs · Taxation

National Wage Increase April 2024: Changes, Implications and Adaptations

From the 1st of April 2024, national minimum wage rates are rising, and the national living wage threshold has been reduced.

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.

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