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...
by P Alderson | Aug 19, 2020 | Blog
Conflict resolution can be complicated, what to do, what not do and trying to handle conflicts in the workplace correctly can be daunting, here we simplify the problem with ten top tips! 1. Decide when it is important to confront the other person. First in our top ten...
by P Alderson | Jun 27, 2020 | Blog
As Coronavirus lockdown restrictions start to ease and businesses begin to reopen, the ICO has set out the key steps organisations need to consider around the use of personal information. We think this is a great guide so wanted to share a summary with you. Take a...