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Sweeting HR Joins Forces with MYHR

Sweeting HR Joins Forces with MYHR

MYHR and Sweeting HR merge to enhance HR services, expanding expertise and team capacity for success in 2025.
Grievance or Mediation for Workplace Disputes

Grievance or Mediation for Workplace Disputes?

In professional settings, conflicts are usually inevitable. When faced with a grievance, many people instinctively think of formal procedures to resolve the matter. But what if there was an alternative approach to dealing with a grievance that is less formal, more collaborative, and potentially more effective?
Christmas Party at the Office

Christmas Party Risks | Navigating Office Festivities

Ah, the work Christmas party. A time of celebration, festive cheer, and… well, the potential for workplace disaster. While the idea of a holiday bash might sound like a chance to unwind with colleagues, for many it can quickly turn into a minefield.
Annual Appraisals

Is Annual Appraisal a Thing of the Past?

For decades, the annual performance appraisal has been a staple of corporate life. Every year, employees would prepare for a meeting with their manager to review their performance, discuss achievements, set goals for the future, and, of course, potentially receive a salary increase.
Employer National Insurance Contributions

Employer National Insurance Contributions | Budget Impact

The recent budget announcements have brought significant changes for employers, particularly around Employer National Insurance Contributions. These changes could lead to additional financial pressures for businesses across the UK.
Change Management

Change Management | Who Owns It in an Organisation?

Change is a constant in today's fast-paced working environments. Whether it’s about becoming more efficient, adopting new technology, restructuring teams, shifting culture, or responding to market demands, many employers are in a perpetual state of flux.
Employment Law Changes 2024

Employment Law Changes 2024 | What Employers Need to Know

With the new Labour government in power, they have quickly moved to deliver on their promise of major reforms to workers' rights. Recently, they introduced the Employment Rights Bill, which they’ve described as the most significant overhaul of workers’ rights in a generation.

You’re Fired!!

The build up is complete and the decision is made. Some poor unsuspecting soul is about to be ejected from the programme on what appears to be a minor misunderstanding or a behavioural faux pas. Putting to one side the board room and workplace behaviours, programme producers are, of course, quite entitled to portray it

Keep it in the family – How to avoid the pitfalls of a family business

We’ve all heard the horror stories of family run businesses resulting in horrendous bust ups and complete estrangement. Yet there are others that are tremendously successful and last for generations. What is the secret of success within the Organisational Design for a family run business? Family Business Grievances Over the years we’ve dealt with a

Religious wear – What’s the limits in the workplace?

There’s been a lot of press recently about religious wear with some French Mayors causing controversy by banning ‘burkinis’ on the beaches and some countries going as far as banning face covering such as depicted above. Other ‘interested’ parties are seeking action against Islamic clothing in general. Have you considered the impact on your workplace