January 28, 2025

Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Strategic Must for HR in 2025

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are strategic requirements for forward-thinking organisations. Companies that prioritise DEI initiatives not only build a...

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January 15, 2025

Sustainability in HR: Shaping a Greener Future for the Workplace

In 2025, sustainability has transcended its traditional role as a corporate responsibility initiative. It has become a critical factor in...

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January 7, 2025

Cold and Flu Season: Top tips for keeping your businesses healthy this winter

As temperatures drop and we see drastic changes in the weather here in the UK, the arrival of cold and...

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December 3, 2024

Understanding Menopause in the Workplace and Creating a Supportive Environment

In recent years, conversations about diversity and inclusion in the workplace have expanded to include the varied experiences of employees...

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November 18, 2024

Employers Guide: How to Manage Holiday Requests Fairly

As the holiday season approaches, managing leave and holiday requests becomes a key priority for HR teams and managers. While...

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October 25, 2024

How to Create an Effective Employee Onboarding Program

Employee onboarding is one of the most crucial steps in fostering a positive workplace culture and setting new hires up...

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October 15, 2024

AI in HR – How is AI changing the future of HR?

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed industries, and the Human Resources sector is no exception. Once considered...

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September 27, 2024

Understanding What Drives Employee Retention in 2024

In today's competitive job market, employee retention has become more critical than ever. Companies face increasing challenges as workforce dynamics...

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September 6, 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day 2024: Recognising Signs of Poor Mental Health in the Workplace and Supporting Your People

The workplace is where we spend a significant portion of our waking hours, making it a crucial environment for both...

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August 9, 2024

How to Develop a Strong Company Culture

A strong company culture is more than just a buzzword—it's the backbone of a thriving business. It defines the environment...

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July 12, 2024

Euro 2024: Managing Absenteeism and Holiday Requests During Major Sporting Events

The Euro 2024 Final, is set to be a highlight of the year for many people. However, with such events...

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July 2, 2024

Top Tips for Managing the Offboarding Process

Offboarding an employee can sometimes be a complicated process that, when handled correctly, ensures a smooth transition for both the...

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May 17, 2024

Understanding Workplace Bullying and Harassment

Maintaining a culture of respect and inclusion is the workplace is incredibly important. Despite this, bullying and harassment remain issues...

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May 3, 2024

Embracing Neurodiversity in The Workplace

Embracing our differences and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace has become crucial for the success of any business. One...

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April 19, 2024

The Crucial Role of Right-to-Work Checks

For any business, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and upholding fairness in the workforce is vitally important. Among the essential...

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March 22, 2024

Managing Employee Lateness in the Workplace

In any workplace, punctuality is key to maintaining productivity, efficiency, and a positive work environment. However, managing employee lateness can...

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March 1, 2024

Understanding Probation Periods

What is a Probation Period? A probation period refers to a specific duration of time, typically at the beginning of...

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February 16, 2024

Developing your talent and upskilling employees.

As new technologies continue to advance and industries undergo constant transformations, businesses must invest in upskilling employees and developing their...

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February 1, 2024

National Sickie Day – Understanding the impact of absence on your business.

National Sickie Day, observed annually in the UK on the first Monday of February, highlights a phenomenon where employees call...

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January 26, 2024

Essential HR Documentation – Keeping your business covered

Having clearly defined guidelines and expectations is essential for the growth of your business and the well-being of your people....

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January 12, 2024

Blue Monday – Supporting the wellbeing of your people.

Blue Monday, often dubbed as the gloomiest day of the year, can cast a shadow over the workplace. Falling on...

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January 5, 2024

Top Tips for Onboarding New Employees.

A strong employee onboarding process is crucial for both employers and new starters. It sets the tone for a long-term...

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November 7, 2023

Winter Wellbeing: Supporting Employees with Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the winter months approach, many of us look forward to cosy nights in, sitting by the fire, and holiday...

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November 2, 2023

The importance of conducting Exit Interviews and following a clear process.

Employee turnover is an inevitability for any business, but that doesn't mean it can't add value to a business. When...

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October 7, 2023

10 Top Tips for mastering the hiring process.

Hiring the right talent is essential for the growth and success of any company. However, the hiring process can be...

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September 20, 2023

Performance Management – Avoiding common mistakes

Effective employee performance management is essential for the success of any business. When managed correctly, it can improve employee engagement,...

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September 7, 2023

Beware – fines for employing illegal workers about to triple

In this article, Victoria Brown warns employers that the fines for employing illegal workers are about to triple. The Home...

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September 7, 2023

Embracing hybrid working.

In recent years, the way we work has undergone a significant transformation. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a trend that was...

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July 20, 2023

Using HR Software to boost employee engagement.

It is no secret that good employee engagement is vital for driving productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business success. Engaged...

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July 3, 2023

Back to basics: Absence management essentials

Absence management can be challenging for many organisations, and effectively managing absence is crucial for maintaining productivity. Whether it's due...

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June 30, 2023

HR Management Software – It’s time to switch to a cloud-based solution.

In today's fast-paced digital era, businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based solutions to optimise their operations and enhance efficiency. HR...

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June 14, 2023

What is the Bradford Factor?

What does Bradford Factor mean? At oneHR, this is a question we are often asked by organisations looking to better...

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June 5, 2023

Understanding TOIL (Time off in Lieu)

TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) is a term used to describe a policy or practice in which employees are granted...

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April 7, 2022

UK Employees are Pushing through Mental Health Struggles

Recent research has uncovered that a worrying number of employees have avoided taking time off during a period of mental...

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April 1, 2022

Majority of UK Adults are in Favour of ‘Right to Disconnect Law’

Recent research has discovered that almost two-thirds of employees are in favour of a ‘right to disconnect’. But experts believe...

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March 15, 2022

Four-Day Workweek Implemented in Majority of Businesses

A recent study has uncovered that employers that have implemented a four-day workweek collectively saved more than £100bn Four-day workweek...

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March 10, 2022

High Number of Firms yet to Report on Gender Pay Gap

Currently, only around 24% of PLCs that meet the threshold of 250 or more employees have reported their gender pay...

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March 2, 2022

Worries Employee Surveillance Has Gone Too Far

Experts are warning employers that surveillance of employees’ emails, phones or webcams may damage trust and put businesses in legal...

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February 22, 2022

Almost 40% of UK FTSE 100 board roles held by women

The FTSE Women leaders review found that 414 women held company board roles at FTSE 100 firms last year, rising...

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February 22, 2022

Half of Black Women Feel Overlooked for Promotions

Employers are being encouraged to better address the "structural and cultural barriers" that perpetuate inequality at work, with almost half...

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February 11, 2022

Push for Mandatory Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting

A group of MPs have stated that there is “no excuse” for the government not to mandate ethnicity pay gap...

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January 27, 2022

Government to recoup 1bn of wrongly claimed Covid support

Experts have urged businesses to review Covid support claims as soon as possible and decide whether they need to be...

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January 21, 2022

Plan B Restrictions to End in England

As rates of Omicron start to drop, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced the end of Plan B restrictions in...

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January 12, 2022

HR Software and British SMEs

A large number of British SMEs do not currently use HR software to automate systems, reduce admin time and create...

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January 7, 2022

The four-day working week: pros and cons

The four-day working week, does the concept lead to more productivity, engagement and a healthier bottom line? The pandemic has...

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December 21, 2021

HR Top Tips for SMEs

SMEs are not always fortunate enough to have a Human Resources department, therefore some may have to deal with HR...

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December 15, 2021

A Guide for Employers: Employee Mental Health Problems

In this article, our Senior HR advisor, Dan Williams, offers guidance to employers asking the question, my Employee has a...

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December 7, 2021

Calls to increase statutory sick pay for low paid workers

A large number of employees in the UK do not qualify for statutory sick pay, something experts believe will lead...

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December 3, 2021

The New Covid Variant – What You Need to Know

Experts have been calling for the UK government to introduce further restrictions as confirmed cases of the new Covid variant,...

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November 24, 2021

Contacting remote workers after work made illegal

Employees in Portugal may see a better work-life balance as new legislation now make it illegal for employers to contact...

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