Q: What does the new Equality Act mean for my business?

A: The bulk of the Equality Act came into force on 1st October 2010. This Act consolidates all of the previous anti-discrimination laws, reconciles most of the differences between them, and adds some new provisions.

How resilient to external audit & scrutiny are your redundancy selection methods?

In the current economic climate many organisations, regardless of size, are facing the reality of having to restructure to reduce costs and redeploy employees in order to maximise the performance of their current workforce.

Q: How do I deal with employees who are absent without permission?

A: As an employer you should consider three important points.

Q: Do men take more sick days than women?

A: Apparently men are four times more likely than women to phone in sick due to work-related stress, according to a new survey by Medicash. The survey found that 20% of men admitted to having taken two sick days in the past month because of stress.

Top reasons to outsource your HR function

The outsourcing of non-core business functions such as HR, to the right outsourcing service providers, can help companies to stay competitive by reducing their overheads, improving efficiencies and achieving their financial goals.

Outsourced HR support - Client Q&A

Q: Which competencies does my business need?

A: Competencies are the key skills and behaviours required to be successful in a role.  Successful competency planning is the first step in hiring the top talent and getting the most from your employees.

Outsourced HR support - Client Q&A

Q: How can psychometric assessments help my business?

A: Psychometric assessments are powerful tools used by organisations for the selection, development and management of people.