by Caroline Robertson | Feb 6, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
To miss a few days a year of working might not seem like too much of an issue for a single employee, but combined they make a massive impact on not only the bottom line of a business, but on the UK economy as a whole. The average rate of employee absence, which may...
by Caroline Robertson | Jan 16, 2024 | ActifHR Blog
For an employer, or an applicant, the job interview is important. Both parties want it to go well and of course give them the result that they need. But whereas traditional interviews used to take place face-to-face, many are now happening online or via the phone....
by Caroline Robertson | Dec 11, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
The UK has placed a significant emphasis on maintaining a fair and lawful workforce. Working illegally in the UK is seen as one of the reasons for illegal migration – we’ve all heard about false identification documents and papers being offered by unscrupulous gangs...
by Caroline Robertson | Nov 13, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
In a world where flexible working and working from home on set days has become the norm, it’s essential that as an employer you don’t lose sight of the importance of having an office workspace. Whilst to some, it might just be a building, to others it’s an area for...
by Caroline Robertson | Oct 4, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
In July, the British Standards Institute (BSI) published a new whitepaper which suggested that women are leaving the workplace earlier than men, but not out of personal preference. Reasons for their workplace departure included caring responsibilities (for parents or...
by Caroline Robertson | Sep 5, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
Following the pandemic, increasing numbers of employees are asking their bosses if they can bring an assistance/emotional support animal to the office. And we are not just taking about dogs – cats, rabbits, spiders, snakes and iguanas are all on the growing list...
by Caroline Robertson | Aug 14, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
It’s a given that we all want to be paid fairly for the work that we do. But surely, it’s just human nature that whatever we get, we will always want more? A recent survey found that that 61% of UK workers feel they are not paid fairly at work, but only a quarter...
by Caroline Robertson | Jul 5, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
When an employee resigns, for whatever reason, it’s important that as an employer you respond in the right way, so you can protect your interests and minimise liability. In January 2022, 4,258,000 people quit their jobs to perhaps further their careers elsewhere or...
by Caroline Robertson | Jun 5, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
A great financial benefits and rewards programme can help you attract the very best talent, retain valuable members of the team, and boost productivity and financial wellbeing. Many businesses spend valuable time, money and other resources putting together complicated...
by Caroline Robertson | May 5, 2023 | ActifHR Blog
You must have been hiding underneath a rock not to realise the increasingly significant role that artificial intelligence (AI) is playing in the UK. According to Government figures, around 15% of all businesses have adopted at least one AI technology, which translates...
