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Should you celebrate Christmas at work?

Is or should Christmas really be a festivity for greater employee engagement?

Here are 5 tips on how to navigate festivities in the office, in order to avoid discrimination and promote inclusivity.

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Q&A with Suzy Glennon, HR Consultant

In our latest team interview, we talk to HR Consultant Suzy Glennon about life in Norfolk and why she went into human resources.

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The MAD-HR Toolkit – Why should you become a subscriber?

he toolkit has been carefully structured and designed based on our experience of managing the HR operations for all business sizes.

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Is It Fireworks In Your Workplace?

How do you stop issues boiling over among staff? Here’s some top tips for keeping the fireworks in your workplace under control.

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Suffolk Business Awards 2021

We are officially shortlisted in the Customer Excellence category of the Suffolk Business Awards for 2021.

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The Autumn Budget 2021

The Autumn Budget 2021 was billed as a Budget for a new age and so here's everything the Chancellor announced today (27/10/21):

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And the Winners are….

We held a prize draw at two recent networking events. Find out who are the winners who each receive a bottle of Champagne.

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Q&A with Liz Owers, Head of Client Services

Get to know Liz Owers, our Head of Client Services at MAD-HR. Liz supports our team of consultants and the first class HR services we provide.

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Mental health in the workplace – What’s your role?

We look at mental health in the workplace, and the responsibilities that you may have as an employer - plus, practical policies to implement.

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Tribunal rules that underperforming Sales Director was unfairly dismissed after submitting £60k expenses claim

After being offered a lucrative settlement package, the employee submitted a huge expenses claim worth almost £60,000.

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Being a boss is all about persistent learning…Even when uncomfortable

How much are you, as a business leader, doing by way of persistent learning about your enterprise? We explore what this means and how to do it.

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The final countdown to furlough

The furlough scheme comes to an end in September 2021. Here's are the latest updates regarding claims, fraud and more.

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When does a failure to furlough as an alternative to redundancy result in a successful claim for unfair dismissal?

The employment tribunal considers the question of whether furlough should have been used as an alternative to making employees redundant.

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COP9: What to do when HMRC come calling

Chris George, Tax Manager at Scrutton Bland explains what happens in a tax investigation following a COP9 letter.

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What right do you have to check an employee’s COVID vaccine status?

Can employers demand to be told the Covid vaccination status of their employees? The ICO has set out a very clear position on this.

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Full Time HR Consultant Suffolk

Recruiting - Full Time HR Consultant. We are looking for someone with expert HR knowledge & skills to join our growing Team. Apply to join the MAD-HR team.

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The end of furlough is coming – are you ready?

What should business owners and employers be doing to prepare themselves for the end of the furlough scheme in September 2021?

Annual leave and the COVID implication

Annual leave and the COVID implication

Many staff will feel they’ve ‘missed out’ on holiday over the last year due to COVID. How might you approach this year’s holiday leave?

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Dismissal on the grounds of personal conduct

Following the accosting of Prof. Chris Whitty and subsequent firing of a perpetrator, we explore the nuances of dismissal for personal conduct.

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Bereavement leave – a guide for employers

Bereavement leave may have been especially high in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how best to support your staff.

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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