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Kate Coulson
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Why a newsletter?
With over 5000 connections here on LinkedIn a newsletter is a great way to share my experience and insights.
What can you expect?
Real life experiences you could learn from, helpful insights into the world of leading people, links to articles I have found interesting, employment law updates and advice.
Who should subscribe?
People managers, leaders, aspiring leaders, people who want to see the human side of HR and value the benefit people bring to business.
1st - 31st May: National Walking Month????????????
National Walking Month?encourages people to walk?more throughout May. Initiatives include?Walk to?Work Week and Walk to School Week.??????
Why don't you hold a walking meeting rather than via a video call? In my experience this works really well for a 121 where its not vital to take notes, both or all participants can walk and talk via mobiles. Walking can alleviate stress, encourage open conversations, boost health and moral. I introduced walking meetings in covid. Whilst it isn't always practical and the British weather intervenes at times, when it works - its works really well!
Give it a go!! ?? ?
This month's HR challenge
'My employee has booked their summer holiday and then 'expects' to take the time off. What do I do as it's our busiest time of the year and we don't allow leave at that time?'
The best was to AVOID the above scenario is to have this restriction on booking annual leave in an employee's contract of employment and/or your employee handbook or leave policy. These restrictions and the need for all leave to be preauthorised should then be obvious. HOWEVER, don't just assume by it being written down all employees will remember or understand the policy. Make sure you bring the policy to life and train employees to ensure they understand.
ASSUMING the above is in place, you have every right as an employer to refuse the request and the employee would be AWOL if they then took the leave anyway. BUT, its a balance and enforcing the refusal may well lead to a significant drop in engagement and productivity so consider having a good honest conversation with the employee and see if there is a fair compromise on this occasion.
How do you manager leave? Do you have any contractual restrictions? Do you have a Leave Policy? Do you track your employee leave easily and effectively using an HR system? Maybe we should talk...
Employment Law is getting a bit of shake up - don't mess up by not paying attention.
This might not be the most exciting part of the newsletter but making a mistake could be very costly and damaging to your brand and reputation so I recommend you read on...
The National Living Wage
* Age band will be expanded to include workers aged 21 and over
* The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2023?removes the?exemption that live-in domestic workers do not need to be paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW).??
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Part year and irregular hours workers’ holiday
* Accrual on basis of 12.07% per hours worked in pay period
* Rolled up holiday lawful?(yey!)
* For annual leave years starting on or after 1 April 2024
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Carer’s leave
* Up to one week unpaid leave per year from day one
* For those with dependents with ‘long term care need’
* No evidence needed for eligibility?
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Flexible working
* Becomes a day one right
* 2 requests per year
* Consultation before refusing
* 2 months to deal with requests
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Redundancy and family friendly rights
* Extra protection against redundancy for pregnant employees and through to 18 months after birth
* Applies to adoption leave/shared parental leave too
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Paternity leave
* Changes to make paternity leave more flexible?
?Neuroinclusion in the Workplace
Alongside the growth and acceptance of mental health, we are also seeing a wider understanding of neurodiversity and how inclusion is pivotal within companies. By supporting and valuing employees who think differently due to their neurodiversity we are developing a truly magical working culture and environment.
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Visit our blog to explore how you can consider this within the workplace.
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What have I been reading?
This blog is a short 5 minute read on HRD Connect which address the need for businesses to play an active role in addressing our mental health crisis.
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