The recent decision in the Uber worker status legal case has important practical lessons for businesses.
Transform your HR with made-to-measure HR advice
Improving your HR function gives you the peace of mind that you are compliant without the administrative hassle. However, as many HR providers gear their services toward larger companies, you could find yourself locked into an expensive long-term contract for services you don’t need and will never use.
Business Coaching – Unlock your potential to be a great leader
Even If you and your staff consider you to be a good leader, professional business coaching can give you the skills to become a great one – and bring positives that extend far beyond the workplace.
RfM Business Consulting has evolved – it’s time for a brand transformation
One consultant, one area of specialism. So began RfM Business Consulting just over 4 years ago. Fast forward to 2020, the company has grown and changed significantly. It’s also time for a fitting new name: RfM Transform. Managing Director, Tony Backhouse, explains why now is the right time to re-brand.
Employee contracts: take care when changing the small print
Many aspects of workplace operations have had to change significantly in response to COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions. You may want to review how, when and where your staff work going forwards but take care to respect employment law and workers rights when changing employee contracts.
There may be tears… 5 tips for approaching difficult conversations
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is huge and far-reaching. As expected, many businesses are now having to make difficult decisions about whether they can afford to keep their staff on or need to make structural changes. Difficult decisions invariably lead to difficult conversations… but there are things you can do to minimise the pain and emotion that comes with them.
The ‘R’ word – Do you really need to make redundancies?
If your business has been affected by the coronavirus, you will no doubt be exploring all the options for cutting costs and increasing revenues – including reducing your payroll. But redundancies may not be the best or only way to save money or improve the productivity of your workforce.
HR Services: New 3-month, fixed price HR support package
Many businesses are adapting their offer to meet the changing needs of their customers, and that includes us. In response to the many queries we have been receiving from employers, we have launched an affordable HR support package exclusively for RfM clients.
Coronavirus: advice for employers
You have no doubt been following the coronavirus news closely to assess the level of risk to your business. We have put together a helpful guide for employers to assist you with your contingency planning, as the situation continues to escalate here in the UK.
Are you ready for the changes to employment law coming in April 2020?
Keeping up with employment law and HR best practice is a challenge for every business. We want to help you stay compliant by making you aware of changes coming into effect from 6 April 2020. Not least as a breach of these new rules could cost you a fine of up to £20,000.
National Living Wage “the biggest cash increase ever” – How will your business cope?
The National Living Wage will rise by 6.2% from 1 April 2020. Almost three million UK workers are set to receive a pay rise, described by the Government as “the biggest cash increase ever”. Whether you employ staff on the National Living Wage or not, your business is likely to be affected. We look into the potential impact of the rise and what you can do.
Hiring non-UK workers after Brexit – The Immigration White Paper
The general election is fast approaching, and the main parties have been setting out their proposals for key issues such as health and education. It appears Brexit is still a very hot topic and one that may be front of mind if your business hires workers from within the EU. RfM’s Lead HR Consultant, Diane Johnson, explains what you need to know if you will be hiring non-UK workers after we leave the EU.
People Power – introducing RfM HR Services
Ask any business owner what aspect of running their business causes them the most headaches and you will receive a common answer: their staff. From finding the right people to keeping records, drafting handbooks and dealing with issues in conduct, having employees requires specialist knowledge, skills and time that you may not have. As part of our commitment to provide comprehensive support to our business clients, we have introduced a range of HR services delivered via our colleagues at RfM Business Consulting.
