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Is it okay to do background checks after I have hired someone?
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The background check is a staple of most recruitment processes – your follow-up to information provided within the job application and interviews to ensure it is all accurate and truthful. HR...
Stacey Mead
Stacey Mead
Posted on: 28th June 2023
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The importance of getting a workplace investigation right
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With the daily barrage of comments in the news, the Phillip Schofield story shows no sign of abating. Indeed ITV bosses have even been summoned before MPs to give answers. While ITV did declare that...
Stacey Mead
Stacey Mead
Posted on: 7th June 2023
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How to bring humour into the workplace
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It’s innate in human nature to laugh and enjoy a joke; helping people bond, stay positive and even cope under extreme pressure. Afterall, everyone knows that laughter is the best medicine! One piece...
Stacey Mead
Stacey Mead
Posted on: 17th May 2023
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What do statutory pay rises mean for SMEs?
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As sure as April brings showers, it also brings statutory pay rises. This year, thanks to inflation, they jump higher than normal. For SMEs already under considerable pressure, this is not great news...
Stacey Mead
Stacey Mead
Posted on: 29th March 2023
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