by P Alderson | Jan 29, 2021 | Blog
Free fruit on Friday, shower breaks, gym memberships, an office pet. These are all great ways to improve workplace wellbeing. However, it takes more than this to keep your employees happy and healthy at work. First you need to lay the foundations: Training, effective...
by P Alderson | Jan 10, 2021 | Blog
Remote working has been proven to improve motivation, productivity and work-life balance, and is becoming increasingly popular – especially within the tech industries. But it’s not without its challenges. These include disconnect between employees and...
by P Alderson | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog
The menopause is experienced by half of the population at some point in their life; that’s a lot of people. So, it’s surprising to us that it still remains a taboo in the workplace. According to the CIPD, nearly a third of women who have experienced menopause symptoms...
by P Alderson | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog
Things are beginning to unwind and as we approach Christmas, so at Holgate HR we’ve been taking a little bit of time to reflect on the madness of 2020. It has been a difficult year in so many ways, but it has also been an opportunity to make positive changes in our...
by P Alderson | Nov 26, 2020 | Blog
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has created a number of support schemes to help business and self-employed people battle through this year of unprecedented challenges. The Job Retention Scheme was launched to support employers, helping them pay...
by P Alderson | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog
The disciplinary process can be a difficult experience, for both the employee and employer. As many businesses found themselves managing a remote workforce almost overnight, the idea of conducting a disciplinary procedure may be a worrying prospect for many people...
