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Feb 15 2023

Maternity Pay Calculator

By Absence Management, Employee Management, Paternity leave

Pregnancy and the birth of your baby are extremely exciting and momentous periods in any person’s life. However, this significant time doesn’t come without its stresses. Expecting mothers have to stop working while suddenly having higher bills than before. Thankfully, maternity pay helps to bridge the gap. But how much maternity leave pay are you entitled to? Whether you are an employee who wants to understand what you can expect from your maternity leave pay, or an employer responsible for calculating maternity pay, this blog is for you. Who Qualifies for Statutory Maternity Pay? To qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay,…

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Jan 25 2023
Employee goals and resolutions Blog

Incorporating Employees’ New Year’s Resolutions & Goals Into Your Business

By Employee Engagement, Employee Management, Performance Management

A new year means new beginnings. The slate has been wiped clean from the prior year, and it’s time to start a fresh. For businesses, this is a great opportunity to reflect on the challenges and successes experienced over the past 12 months and use this knowledge to create actionable goals that can help the business to make improvements going forward. However, is it enough to look at the New Year’s resolutions of the organisation as a whole? What about the resolutions and goals of each employee? After all, they may have their own professional goals they wish to fulfil,…

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Oct 13 2022
The importance of reliable HR software for enterprises with remote workers

Why remote teams need reliable HR software

By Business, Employee Management, Performance Management
The importance of reliable HR software for organisations with remote workers Remote working is here to stay. So much so that the Office of National Statistics (ONS) discovered that working from home in the UK has more than doubled from 4.7m to 9.9m from 2019 to 2022.  With such a large number of the population choosing to work from home – and employers still needing to find ways to effectively manage their remote workforces – HR software can lend a helping hand, in more ways than one.  HR software helps maintain clear communication across remote teams  The amount of applications...
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Sep 08 2022
Guide to understanding a probation period

Guide to understanding a probation period

By Employee Management, Employee Retention, Employment Law
Guide to understanding a probation period A probationary period is an extremely useful opportunity to ascertain whether or not a new employee is suitable for a role. This time at the outset of an employment contract, is practical for both the employer and the employee, as it enables both parties to decide whether the employee will be taking a permanent position with the organisation. In this post, Natural HR looks at what probationary periods are, how long they should be, and why jobs have them. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about probation periods. Probation periods...
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Aug 12 2022
What makes an effective appraisal?

What makes an effective appraisal?

By Employee Management, Management

Employee appraisals are essential for any organisation. They serve to better employees, making them more efficient and productive. This then enhances the human capital of the organisation, which can result in numerous benefits such as increased profits.  Despite its apparent importance, performance appraisals are often lacking due to inefficiencies caused by biases or mistakes in management. In such a case, weak performance appraisals can actually have a negative effect on employees, their well-being and the organisation in general.  To help prevent this and rather ensure that your organisation conducts truly effective appraisals, we’ve put together this guide where we answer…

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