One of the biggest issues faced by employers today is the mental health of their staff. According to the Health & Safety Executive’s...

Earlier this month, Swindon based Robinson Grace HR Consultancy were celebrating at a prestigious award ceremony in London after being...

Including online searches in your recruitment process One of the major changes detailed in the latest version of Keeping Children Safe in...

Whether you are a director of a large organisation or a small business, your obligations to health and safety are legally binding and if...

This is question we get asked regularly. You may feel uncomfortable with the concept of suspending an employee, possibly because you have...

The UK is facing a talent shortage, with more jobs than candidates. This is making it difficult for employers to fill jobs. Employers are...

If you are outsourcing a service such as catering, cleaning, bookkeeping etc. or buying or selling a business, you may need to consider...

It is an unfortunate fact that everybody gets ill sometimes. Unplanned sickness absence can be difficult to manage. However, if you are...

Interviewing – the really helpful questions to ask Interviewing can be a daunting prospect, especially if you’re a small business who is...

What is a return to work interview? A return to work interview is an informal, brief meeting held with your employee on their return to...

We all know that when there is a possible workplace disciplinary or grievance issues, the employer should find out all they reasonably...

Calculating annual leave entitlements to ensure that everyone receives the statutory minimum paid leave can be a headache. In this blog...

A well-written covering letter that highlights your best role-specific strengths can position you as an outstanding candidate...

The owner of Swindon-based HR consultancy Robinson Grace has joined the team at Oxford law firm Spires Legal. Louise Skittrall will...

In simple terms, almost all workers, except those who are genuinely self-employed, are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday per...

The most important asset of any business is not the building or the brand, but the staff. If you employ workers in an environment where...

As wellbeing Champion at Robinson Grace HR Consultancy, I take my role seriously and want to highlight to one and all how dangerous...

Secret Santa is often used in workplaces to ensure that all is fair in gift giving But are there perils ahead? Surely nothing could go...

We’re on the countdown to Christmas, looking forward to family, food and a festive break. But for payroll professionals, Christmas and...

The challenges of festive leave … There are numerous challenges to overcome when managing annual leave over the Christmas and New Year...