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Apr 13 2021
hr data integrity

How to maintain HR data integrity at home

By HR Software, Management, Security, Technology

As a department, HR holds probably the most sensitive data in your entire organisation. From contact details to National Insurance numbers, bank details and dates of birth; failing to keep this data under lock and key can land you in hot water with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and a fine of up to €20 million under the rules of the GDPR. With so many of us still working from home – with many more still transitioning to a 100% remote model – maintaining the integrity of HR data has become challenging. HR leaders must ensure the data they collect…

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Aug 18 2020
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How to build and manage your newly found remote workforce

By Employee Management, Management

In a world that is currently carrying an enormous weight of uncertainty, one workplace trend couldn’t be ever more present. Due to the response to COVID-19, a large majority of organisations have asked their employees to work remotely with 67% of companies offering some form of work-from-home options. This abrupt change has had many HR professionals working frantically against the clock to introduce a whole heap of new policies and procedures. Coupled with the fact, many HR experts predicting that home working will become even more common in a post-coronavirus economy, it’s vital HR continues to evolve their remote working…

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Jul 06 2020
The true cost of failed hires

The true cost of failed hires

By Employee Management, Management, Recruitment

One of the biggest challenges that continue to haunt many organisations, is the prospect of finding a suitable employee with a driven attitude for success and energy that provides value to the business’ culture.  With this in mind, it will come as no surprise to learn that 46% of all new hires are deemed failures by the time they reach their 18-month milestone. Is this starting to ring any bells?  But even this statistic fails to put into words the impact a poor hire can have on an organisation. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) outlined that more than a…

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Apr 15 2020
difficult conversations at work

Having difficult conversations at work: how HR can help

By Employee Management, Human Resources, Management

All managers will face conversations with their team members that they expect to be difficult at some stage in their career. These might include addressing poor performance with an employee, investigating reports of workplace bullying or inappropriate behaviour, discussing sensitive personal issues or informing an employee that their position is at risk of redundancy. In any walk of life, having a difficult conversation with someone can feel daunting and it is easy to think that not broaching the subject at all will make it ‘go away’ or resolve itself without the need for a frank conversation at all. When in…

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Aug 14 2019
HR employee recording the required SMCR finance training in their HR system

Preparing for the SMCR extension: How the new rules will impact HR

By HR News, Management, Recruitment

In 2016, the Financial Conduct Authority launched the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).  Initially applied to all UK banks and building societies, the regulations aimed to set a new standard of conduct for those working in financial services.  In turn, it hoped to protect consumers and strengthen the integrity of financial services, following years of perceived malpractice that culminated in the 2008 financial crash. This year, the regulations are to be extended. From the 9th December 2019, the SMCR will apply to all FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) solo-regulated UK financial services firms – bringing almost 50,000 further businesses under…

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