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The HR updates you need this December, in the Bespoke HR newsletter 📰 This month we cover: 🎄 Motivating your staff after Christmas 📜 Employment law changes you need to know for 2025 ✏️ Understanding and preventing sexual harassment at work with Bespoke HR training 💻 Your guide to outsourcing your HR Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox. #HRSupport #HRConsultants #HRPolicies #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRights

As part of the Labour Government's plan to 'Make Work Pay', there are plans to update the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay Act) 2024.  This is to provide additional leave in addition to maternity / paternity leave.   Although, dates and information are still to be confirmed we have highlighted what we know so far and some action points you may need to consider.  #Neonatal #MaternityLeave #PaternityLeave #HRPolicies #EmploymentLaw

When staff are off work due to sickness or other reasons, it can be a major problem for a small business. Particularly when it becomes frequent. So, what can you do to tackle this? - Review your sickness policy and procedure - Hold return to work meetings - Look at your wellbeing policy - Consider an Occupational Health (OH) referral You can find more information on all of the above in our guide to dealing with short term sickness. Use the link in the comments below. 👇

Do you have your Learning and Development plan in place for 2025? Not only can employee training aid retention, but according to reports, more than half of employees will require significant reskilling and upskilling due to evolving technology, demands and the nature of work. As well as a range of training courses available, we also offer bespoke training that can be built around your business objectives.  Please get in touch to find out how we can help or follow the link below to download our training brochure. 👇

Our very own Sian Whittington, has completed her mental health first aid training with MHFA England®.  The half day course covered everything from early warning signs to crisis situations, with an aim to change how we talk about mental health.  Sian has put a blog together on what it is and why you might need it here - https://lnkd.in/e_xPdPwX

Happy anniversary to our Marketing Manager, Emma.  Emma has been leading our growth and marketing efforts for 8 years today. She is an instrumental part of our team with over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. As well as overseeing and implementing the overall marketing strategy, Emma works closely with all our HR consultants and manages our partnerships.  "I absolutely love working for a small business, which is family-run. You immediately become an intrinsic part of the team and see how your work impacts the bigger picture." Congratulations on 8 years, Emma!

As we approach the end of 2024, many of us need to start thinking about and preparing for the year ahead.  This could include updates to employment law that may impact your business, changes to policies or preparing for new starters. We've put together a list of things that you may need to consider now to be better prepared for 2025. Download the full checklist from our website. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gKSG4gc #HRChecklist #HREndOfYear #HRConsultant #HRSupport

We kicked off the festive season with team wreath making (and a few table pieces).🎄 Naturally it all got very competitive, but we hope you'll agree that they all look great!

The HR updates you need this November, in the Bespoke HR newsletter 📰 This month we cover: 🛑 Addressing workplace bullying 🎄 Managing the staff Christmas party 😷 Tackling staff sickness and absence 🎉 How to prepare for 2025 with our end of year checklist PLUS prepare for the employment law updates with our HR Health Check, a feature in the Grace Guide to Menopause and Bespoke HR in the community. Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter straight to your inbox. #HRSupport #HRConsultants #HRPolicies #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRights

Under new rules, the current 26-week service requirement for paternity and parental leave will be removed, allowing employees to access these rights from day one.  Expected to benefit 30,000 fathers or partners and 1.5 million parents, the policy intends to bring parental and unpaid parental leave into alignment with other parental leave entitlements. Employers will need to adjust leave policies and inform employees about their relevant entitlements.  You may want to start thinking about reviewing the following: Maternity and paternity leave policies. Parental & shared parental leave policies. Adoption leave policy. Flexible working policy. Employee handbooks. Management procedures. Staff training on managing short notice requests. HR systems. If you have any questions about how the Employment Rights Bill will affect your business or would like assistance reviewing your policies, please get in touch. #EmploymentLaw #MakeWorkPay #Paternity #ParentalLeave