Black Kat HR

You have an employee who was due in to work today but they dont arrive. What should you do next? Watch my short video that takes you through how to approach this 👇🏻 #hr #AWOL #absencefromwork #wisdomwednesday

Where NOT to get HR advice from..... You absolutely NEED reliable HR advice to help you make crucial business and people decisions. Be aware that advice from the wrong sources can be a hindrance, certainly not a help. At best, advice from the wrong sources can leave you with more questions than answers. Misleading, unverified advice can lead to costly mistakes, compliance issues and disgruntled employees. Here's a rundown of unreliable sources to avoid - and why taking advice from a HR Consultant is your best bet........ 👇🏻 If you need professional HR advice, drop me over a DM to arrange a confidential chat. #hr #tuesdaytip #hradvice

Probation periods, they are a great tool NOW to use with your new starters . They will become even more important when new day one rights are rolled out on the back of the employment rights bill. Now really is a good time to ask yourself the following questions: - Are you using probation periods in your business currently? - Are you using them effectively and consistently? If the answer to these questions is no, I would really encourage you to focus on this as a great way to prepare for legal changes that are ahead. Great probation periods help you better onboard your new starters and in will help you protect your business going forward. Read my blog here where I talk about using probation periods effectively right now 👇🏻 #hr #probationperiod #onboarding #recruitment #unfairdismissal #thursdaythought

I have spoken to a few businesses in the last few weeks who have asked for my help to make redundancies. I can certainly support businesses to carry out redundancy processes, however, in a number of these conversations it has come to light that the business was looking to dismiss a particular employee on the grounds of redundancy due to their poor performance or being in some other way unsuitable for the business. I have been able to guide these businesses to find the correct process to address the issues they have, meaning they have addressed the issue causing them frustration AND without leaving them open to the potential of an unfair dismissal claim had they gone down the redundancy route. Watch my short video where I explain why redundancies should not be used for this reason and when they can be used correctly. #hr #dismissal #redundancy #underperformance #wisdomwednesday

Do you need a hand with tricky people issues? Are you lacking access to expert HR advice? Are you missing essential HR admin support or HR director-level insights? Partnering with an HR Consultant like me means giving yourself access to the level of HR support you need......when you need it. Let’s take a closer look at the levels of HR support I can provide your business with, at a fraction of the cost of employing your own HR specialist. If you would like to discuss the plans you have for your growing business and how I may be able to support you in achieving those via your employees, drop me over a DM to arrange a free, confidential chat. #hr #outsourcedhr #hradmin #hradvice #hrdirector #outsouring

Today is world menopause day. Are you doing anything in recognition of this awareness day in your business? Thinking about supporting employees experiencing the menopause in workplaces more broadly, having a menopause policy in place is a great way to do the following: ✅ show your employees that you are a supportive of women going through this life phase. ✅ to set out what support is available to employees who need it. If you need any support with creating a fit for purpose menopause policy for your business, drop me over a DM to arrange a chat about how I can help. #hr #worldmenopauseday #menopause #menopauseatwork #fridaythought

When you think of branding as an employer, what pops into your head? It’s not just about a snazzy logo or catching the eye of future employees - it’s your secret weapon. A strong employer brand connects your values, strategies and policies with your people. It’s what you stand for and the experience you create for everyone, inside and out. Here are some top tips for building a powerful employer brand. #employerbrand #branding #thursdaythoughts

We now have information on the Employment Rights Bill and we have lots of change incoming for employers. Watch my short video where I share details around expected new day one rights for employees, when they are expected and the number one thing I recommend all businesses consider right now in preparation for these changes..... 👇🏻 #hr #employmentlaw #wisdomwednesday #employmentrightsbill #probation

New Sexual Harassment legislation needs you to take action. You now have a new mandatory duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023. What does this mean? Well, if there is an allegation of sexual harassment made in your business, you’ll have to demonstrate that you proactively took ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent it from happening. What does taking "all reasonable steps" look like? You should look to: • Conduct risk assessments specific to your workplace. • Implement clear, up to date policies on sexual harassment. • Provide mandatory training to all staff on identifying and preventing harassment. • Encourage a culture of reporting and openness. • Regularly survey staff to assess risks and concerns. What happens if you don’t take action now? In short, if the case goes to an employment tribunal and you are found not to have taken all reasonable steps, the compensation awarded could be increased by up to 25%. You could also find yourself being investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. A further thought to leave you with ..... research shows that a a massive 40% of women experienced sexual harassment in the workplace in 2023. That is a shocking statistic isn't it! Act now to make sure that you’re taking all reasonable steps, creating a safer working environment for your employees and protecting your business should you find yourself in an employment tribunal. I’m here to help you with this and can work with your business to put these steps in place. Send me over a message to arrange a free, confidential chat. #EmploymentLaw #Harassment #SafeWorkplace #BusinessCompliance #tuesdaytips

Is HR worth investing in? I might be biased but the stats speak for themselves......take a look 👇🏻 HR ‘gone bad’ can cost you thousands of pounds, whether it’s the cost of sickness absence or an expensive pay out at an employment tribunal. I genuinely believe that HR is worth every penny, not only to prevent huge costs like this but also to help you leverage your team and achieve your business goals faster. Drop me over a message to arrange a confidential chat today about how I could help your business achieve its goals through your team. #outsourcedhr #hr #thursdaythoughts #protectyourbusiness