On Friday (29 May 2020), chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the long-awaited detail on his plans to wind down the furlough scheme by October. This included detail on the creation of new flexibilities allowing employees to work part time while still being eligible for furlough grants, and the introduction of employer contributions. Below are details of Read more about Flexible Furlough Scheme[…]
Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week Even if you consider yourself mentally healthy, it doesn’t mean you are exempt from mental health issues. Read more about What is Mental Health?[…]
Ellie Crowther, our Mental Health First Aider, talks about the act of kindness. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” – Aesop Kindness can impact yours and others mental health greatly, it can help building relationships, relieve stress and most importantly, make you feel good! The Mental Health Foundation’s theme this Read more about Kindness is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week[…]
Clients are already experiencing employees who are reluctant to return to work due to fear. How can we support an employee to return to their job? Firstly, the organisation needs to ensure that they have made all adjustments to the workplace under the Government guidelines for their industry. Until this is done, you should not Read more about What do you do if an employee is too scared to return to work?[…]
With social distancing measures in place for the foreseeable, companies are re-evaluating what the workplace may look like in the future. Will face-to-face meetings and business travel be thing of the past? How much office space is needed as staff can carry out their daily tasks from their homes? The BBC reported on Barclays long term Read more about The coronavirus pandemic raises many questions about the future workplace[…]
One of the benefits of working from home is creating your own playlist rather than listening to the office radio or a colleague’s music taste (No offence team 😉) I normally wait for my team to leave for the day before I crank up the speakers and head banging to AC/DC Thunderstruck or a bit of happy Read more about Did you know the right tunes can help maximise your productivity?[…]
As millions of workers have had to set up an office at home, some people will find it easier than others to find a workable routine. Here are some practical tips from Anita Tweats at The Finance People for managing employees who are working from home: Trust Trusting your team is key to making home Read more about Top Tips for Managing a Remote Team.[…]
As we bed in for the long haul, everyone is learning to adapt to a new remote way of working. This brings challenges for both employers and employees. There are numerous free tools out there to support you and your teams to help stay engaged and connected. Great Places to Work have picked out some Read more about Free Resources to Support your Employees[…]
Ellie Crowther our HR Advisor at Breathing Space HR and Mental Health First Aider, offers some sound advice and practical ideas to help you and your family and colleagues during this challenging time. Mental health is widely recognised within the UK however, how do we protect it when a global crisis hits? You may have Read more about Coronavirus: How to Protect your Mental Health[…]
To claim, you will need: your ePAYE reference number the number of employees being furloughed the claim period (start and end date) amount claimed (per the minimum length of furloughing of 3 weeks) your bank account number and sort code your contact name your phone number You will need to calculate the amount you are Read more about HOW TO CLAIM FOR FURLOUGHED EMPLOYEES[…]