National Wage increases The National Living Wage will increase by more than a pound an hour from April 2024, the Treasury has announced. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said that the pay threshold will rise from £10.42 per hour to £11.44, the largest increase in more than a...
State and Company Pensions; what do they do, why are they important and how can talking to your employees benefit you as a business? With Pension Awareness Week upon us, today’s blog looks at why a company pension scheme is important not only to your business, but...
The holiday season is upon us - although we beg to differ by looking out of the window... But it is the summer holidays, where juggling childcare is a priority for most and many of your employees are looking to take time off to jet off to sunnier climates. So how do...
The Government previously announced proposals to make changes to the Flexible Working Regulations. There was movement this week as the proposals have been passed in the House of Lords and are now awaiting Royal Assent – the final stage in the process. So, what does...
If you’re expecting the pitter-patter of tiny feet sometime soon, adopting a child, fostering a child or using a surrogate to have a baby, the impact on your finances will certainly be on your list of things to consider. So have you considered Shared Parental Leave...
Smarter regulation to grow the economy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The Government has this week announced its plans to make changes to some parts of employment legislation that will hopefully assist in its overall vision to grow the economy whilst ensuring that the...
The Government announced the rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW), in their Autumn Budget, which are coming into force from April 2023. As always, we are here to help make these changes as stress-free as possible for you and your...
Facts are facts. Menopausal symptoms affect more than 75% of women. It is estimated that 13 million women in the UK are currently pre or menopausal.
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, your office may be full of love and romance. Office relationships are bound to raise their heads. Set Clear Policies The first step is to establish clear policies about intimate relationships in the workplace. It’s important...
The Top 10 We’re not talking the music charts, but we’re talking about our guide to the Top 10 policies and procedures you should have in place. First things first; it’s great to have written policies or procedures but you must make sure they’re up to date! A policy...
As we head into 2023, can you believe how quick 2022 has gone and how much you have achieved? You should be proud of yourself, give yourself a pat on the back as you approach your well-earned Christmas break. In today’s busy society, with the constant bombardment of...
Part timers With the Christmas holiday season almost upon us, including the last Bank Holidays of the year, we’ve seen a spike in inquiries on how part-time staff are affected by entitlement to bank holiday leave, and it’s inspired us to share our thoughts with you. ...
Christmas time in the office. How to deal with the office GRINCH? It’s full of Fa la la la la, la la la la and maybe a few bah humbugs! Decorating the office for Christmas will increase employees’ happiness and boost their morale! Or will it? Is there a Grinch in your...
Picture this; you’ve set up your own business, you’ve built it, you’ve scaled it, you’ve put in the hours, it’s your passion! Your team are a part of your extended family, you want to make sure they’re looked after fairly and in line with current legislation. You...
With over 1 million diagnosed cases of Menopause every year in the UK alone, do you have a menopause policy and have you considered your duties as an employer to support your employee? We read this recent case with interest – a successful discrimination claim brought...
How to manage Flexible working/Hybrid working During the pandemic, businesses initially had to adapt to workers wanting to work from home and when we went into lockdown, this became a necessity. With life now returning to ‘normal’, we are seeing an increase in...
Dealing with underperforming employees is not easy. However, it’s better to address the situation rather than ignore it.
Over the past few years, we have seen first-hand how important employee morale is in the workplace. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our workforces were shifted to remote working, with many companies finding it difficult to lift their employees’ spirits amidst times...
If you are responsible for paying staff you need to be aware of pay increases that have come into effect. Under the minimum wage legislation, employees must be paid at least the statutory minimum wage for their age or whether they are an apprentice. There are two...
Meet our newest full-time team member, Trinity who has joined Spire HR in 2021. We are so excited to have her on board, and cannot wait to see what the new year will bring, now that our team has grown. So, over to Trinity to find out more about her. Why are you...
