Avoiding party pandemonium, essential employment law and bagging buy-in: it’s your November edition of HR Moments from Cezanne HR

End-of-year parties: 5 golden rules for HR

Love them or loathe them, the end-of-year party is a workplace tradition stretching back generations. They offer everyone - from the boardroom to the shop floor - the chance to celebrate the year’s successes, relax and unwind together. But, a heady mix of alcohol and high emotions can lead to bad behaviour, and it’s normally HR who’ll have to deal with the fallout…

So, what can be done to prevent your end-of-year party being remembered for all the wrong reasons? We’ve put together 5 golden rules to follow to ensure they go off without a hitch – just follow this link to find out what they are.

Changes to employment law in 2024 HR need to know

How is it nearly 2024 already?! This year has absolutely flown by for us here at Cezanne HR , and with the new year just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to get clued up on next year’s big employment law changes.

This blog looks at the new employment laws expected to come into effect during 2024. Plus, we also take a look at some of the potential law changes also on the horizon HR teams should be aware of.

5 common reasons why HR fail to get leadership buy-in

For any HR initiative to be truly successful, it needs to have the all-important buy-in from senior leaders and influencers within a company. However, getting buy-in isn’t the same as getting a project approved… in fact, it can be far more difficult!

Buy-in happens when everyone connected with a project is fully on board: willing to build excitement, act as advocates and promote the new initiative to an entire workforce. Business cases can fly or fail on buy-in. So, if you’re planning a new year’s HR initiative, discover some of the core reasons why HR teams often fail to get that all-important buy-in , and how to get it…

Supporting the mental health of remote workers over winter

The festive period is often considered an exciting and joyful time of year. But for many, the long winter nights and grim weather can be tough on people’s mental health.

Over 2 million people in the UK suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, and recent research has discovered remote workers can be more susceptible to its effects. With a workforce’s mental wellbeing critical to the success of a business, what can be done to support the mental health of remote workers when winter sets in? Our article has the answers…

Free webinar: Streamlining HR year-end operations

As the year draws to a close, HR professionals need to navigate the intricate landscape of year-end considerations efficiently. In this free webinar – delivered in partnership with the HR World – we delve into strategic approaches to wrap up the calendar year seamlessly, with a special emphasis on harnessing the power of your HRIS.

To watch and download this brilliant free webinar, just follow this link.

Free report: Supporting your business during a financial downturn

Although the financial outlook for the UK has begun to improve, we’re still living through an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis . With the cost of living more expensive than ever, everyone is having to watch the pennies: as a result, virtually every business is having to work incredibly hard to successfully navigate their way through the financial turbulence.

This is where the role of HR can come into sharp focus. However, with so much on their plates already, what should proactive HR teams focus on to have the greatest impact? Our report has all the answers…