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Tax change to PILON proposed: What it means for you
Leeds, Yorkshire, based HR Outsourcing and Consultancy experts at HR180 bring you updates on employment trends and employment law. HMRC is proposing changes to the taxation of PILON (Pay in Lieu Of Notice) which would come into affect from April 2018. Here our HR Manager, Becky Mee, explains what the proposals are and how you can […]
November 24, 2016
Business strategy planning 2017: #3 People hold everything together
People hold everything together Here’s part 3 of our guide to business strategy planning for 2017. Leeds-based HR 180’s Mission Control Consultant Sue Westhead considers the people in your business. Sue has managed major transformation and change initiatives in leading organisations, both in the UK and globally and can turn her hand to anything related to […]
November 23, 2016
Business strategy planning 2017: #2 SWOT analysis
Carrying out the SWOT In Part 2 of our guide to business strategy planning ready for 2017, Leeds-based HR 180’s HR Consultant Sue Westhead looks at the SWOT analysis. With a vast wealth of knowledge of Business Strategy Planning built up over many years experience in blue chips across the globe, Sue has managed major […]
November 16, 2016
Q&A: what small businesses are asking now
Forward Ladies hosted our very first #HR180Chat on Twitter in early November 2016. HR180 came up with some answers on the day to questions about common problems businesses are looking for help with. Here’s a transcript with a few more ideas for the melting pot! Q We are finding it difficult to fill general roles, […]
November 10, 2016
Business strategy planning 2017: #1 No more ‘wash and repeat’
Don’t let your 2017 strategy planning be another year of wash and repeat Leeds-based HR 180’s HR Consultant Sue Westhead has a vast wealth of knowledge of Business Strategy Planning built up over many years in blue chips across the globe (and still finds time to make a mean Cheese Scone.) Sue has managed major transformation […]
November 9, 2016
TUC says fees for Employment Tribunals prevent claims: The other viewpoint
The big employment news today is that fewer people are taking claims to an employment tribunal because of fees of up to £1,200, the TUC say. (BBC NEWS). MD of Leeds-based Outsourced HR180, Claire Morley-Jones, has something to say on this subject – read on! As usual you can expect me to have an opinion […]
November 4, 2016
Survey says managers are underprepared to manage absence: more like UNprepared!
HR180 are the Leeds, Yorkshire, based Outsourced HR and Consultancy heroes with a lot to say! HR Manager, Laura Rigby, looks at the latest CIPD/Simplyhealth Absence Management Survey, plus link through below to 5 practical ideas to help you manage absence, lateness and time-keeping issues in your business. I was intrigued to see the CIPD news […]
November 3, 2016
5 practical solutions to help you manage absence in the workplace
The 2016 CIPD/Simplyhealth Absence Management Survey concluded that more employers are recognising the value of line managers in managing absence at work, but are not giving them the tools and support necessary to do it effectively – saying that currently managers are underprepared. See more on why our HR Manager Laura Rigby thinks line managers […]
November 3, 2016
A Breastfeeding Mothers’ Return to Work – Know your duties!
As a strong advocate of breastfeeding, and a proud breastfeeding Mother myself, who was lucky enough to feed my son for over 3 months after returning to work, my opinions on this topic may seem somewhat biased! However, I am delighted to report that a ‘ground breaking’ tribunal ruling (as described by trade union, Unite) […]
October 25, 2016
New legislation: Could you live on minimum wage?
HR180 hero, Tim Frear, looks at the latest on minimum wage changes from October 2016 – which might otherwise pass you by. Where have I been for the last few weeks? Usually a month or so before October everyone is talking about the minimum wage changes, analysing the costs whilst we hear the grumble of employers […]
October 19, 2016
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