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Absence Management

Bank Holiday Allowance For Part-Time Staff

January 25, 2023 Mike Sothern Comments Off on Bank Holiday Allowance For Part-Time Staff

Understand the legalities of calculating bank holiday entitlement for part-time employees in the UK, ensuring fair and accurate holiday allowances

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Absence Management

Managing Long-Term Illness in the Workplace

January 24, 2023 Mike Sothern Comments Off on Managing Long-Term Illness in the Workplace

Learn how to handle long-term illness of an employee, focusing on legal duties, reasonable adjustments, open communication, and supportive measures

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Absence Management

The Dangers of the Bradford Factor: A Guide

January 23, 2023 Mike Sothern Comments Off on The Dangers of the Bradford Factor: A Guide

Explore the Bradford Factor as a tool for managing employee attendance, including its history, calculation, pros and cons, and best practices for fair use

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Absence Management

How to get 48 days off for the price of 19 in 2023

January 4, 2023 Mike Sothern Comments Off on How to get 48 days off for the price of 19 in 2023

Extend your 2023 holidays with smart planning around bank holidays. Learn how to transform 19 days of leave into 48 days of holiday throughout the year

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Absence Management

When are the Bank Holidays for 2023?

January 3, 2023 Mike Sothern Comments Off on When are the Bank Holidays for 2023?

Maximise your holiday plans in 2023 with our guide guide to UK bank holidays, perfect for planning extended weekends and great use of your holiday allowance

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Absence Management

Changing the Allowance Policy is so easy

October 6, 2022 Mike Sothern Comments Off on Changing the Allowance Policy is so easy

Our allowance policy update is now even simpler. Directly modify policies from the employee’s allowance section, with automatic updates to accrued allowances

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Company Culture

Carrots And Sticks: The Proven 7 Deadly Flaws

October 3, 2022 Mike Sothern Comments Off on Carrots And Sticks: The Proven 7 Deadly Flaws

Explore the pitfalls of using rewards and punishments to motivate your team. Understand how “carrots and sticks” might hinder creativity and staff motivation

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Product Update

Bank Holiday Announced for State Funeral

September 12, 2022 Mike Sothern Comments Off on Bank Holiday Announced for State Funeral

Mark Monday, 19 September as a national bank holiday for Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral. SkyHR users will see this update automatically in their calendars

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Absence Management

What is TOIL?

March 21, 2022 Mike Sothern Comments Off on What is TOIL?

Explore TOIL, an alternative to overtime pay, with our guide covering how it works, pros and cons, policy tips, and its legal standing in UK employment

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What is HR, or What is Human Resources?

December 1, 2021 Mike Sothern Comments Off on What is HR, or What is Human Resources?

What is HR? Learn how HR has evolved from personnel management to a strategic business partner. Explore key functions, trends, and why HR is crucial to success

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