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Minimum wage changes 2023 – is your business ready?
Coming into force on April 1st, 2023, businesses are urged to check that they are compliant, with legal experts warning that those who pay under the legal limit could find themselves in hot water. In November 2022, the government announced a minimum wage increase. The changes will see the national living wage (NLW) for workers…
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What does the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill mean for employers and employees?
According to the premature baby charity, Bliss, every year, over 90,000 babies are cared for in neonatal units in the UK because they have either been born prematurely or with serious health problems at full term birth. This means that around 1 in 7 babies born in the UK are admitted to a neonatal unit each year. The…
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Can my Employer read my Emails?
Can my employer read my emails? Who is watching? Can my employer see my WhatsApps? How private are my emails? Can I check what my employees are using their work phones for? These are the types of questions employees and employers often ask. The requirements relating to communications and social media use vary from business…
Talent Attraction
Employee Engagement & Retention
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Works Christmas Party!
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, and as an employer it can also be an opportunity to thank your employees for their hard work throughout the year in the form of a Christmas party. By Katie Ash Employment Lawyer for Banner Jones Works Christmas Party! The Christmas party may represent a focal point…
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Recognition and Appreciation in the Workplace
Appreciation and recognition are synonymous. They matter because, without them, people feel invisible and not valued. Recognition and Appreciation in the Workplace- Why it matters By Anna Eliatamby Recognition and Appreciation in the Workplace. Appreciation and recognition are synonymous. They matter because, without them, people feel invisible and not valued. They want to be recognised…
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How to Keep your Employees Happy
A business can run like a well-oiled machine when the staff is happy and engaged.
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Where to Begin with Employee Wellbeing
By Totally Runnable Most people don’t object to wellbeing as a concept. Who wouldn’t want their sister, mum or friend to reduce their risk of some nasty diseases, add years to their life expectancy and be happier? And if they could enjoy themselves whilst they were at it, it would be win-win. The business case…
Diversity & Inclusion
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6 Key D&I Policies Every Workplace Needs to Embed
To create an inclusive organisation that can retain and grow future employees and customers, you must have the foundation of robust Diversity and Inclusion policies. By Jenny Garrett OBE # D&I Policies every workplace needs Create an inclusive organisation To create an inclusive organisation that can retain and grow future employees and customers, you must…
Maternity
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What to do when an employee says they are pregnant?
By MLP Law Women make up nearly half of the workforce in the UK and more than 75% will become mothers during their working life. In the UK the average age of motherhood is approximately 29, so most working women over this age will be parents and it is therefore crucial that as an employer,…
Supporting Returners
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MMB Returner Development Programmes
For less than the cost of one 45k hire through an agency, you can invest in retaining up to 8 of your own highly skilled returners from maternity leave to your organisation. “We are currently really struggling to attract talented professionals with the skill set and wealth of experience we need due to the current…
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Employee Returning to Work from Maternity Leave
Handling an employee’s return to work after maternity leave can feel like a bit of a minefield to most employers. Added to this is the risk of expensive pregnancy and maternity related discrimination claims as well as possible sex discrimination and constructive dismissal claims if they get things wrong. By Banner Jones Read our popular…
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MMB Returner Programme For Your Employees
MMB Magazine has been compiling information from our surveys and our readers feedback over the past 18 months. Along with the hugely successful Yorkshire and North West flexible employers working events where we had over 100 senior HR professionals attend. They talked openly and honestly about the struggles and successes around flexible working and returners.…
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MMB Returner Programme – Detail
MMB Returner supports businesses by providing bespoke programmes for short and long-term returners. We ensure returners have a successful transition back into their careers through personal and professional development. Allowing companies to retain and attract and develop talent which creates an inclusive and diverse workforce. Where traditional models may cease, we continue to develop returners…
Flexible Working
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Can a Flexible Working Request Be Reversed?
In the current climate, we are hearing more and more how people are feeling the financial strain and the need to increase hours due to the cost of living, so in this article employment law specialist Katie Ash from Banner Jones talks you through the process of can a flexible working request be reversed. Can…
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Can Flexible Working Really Work?
From Jane Wilson In our May blog, we wrote about the benefits to flexible working and how it can lead to improvements in employee engagement and productivity. In support of both MMB Magazine and flexible working in general, Alpaca attended the Yorkshire Flex conference a few weeks ago which focused on flexible working in 2017…
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The Demand for Flexible Working
By Michelle Gyimah The demand for flexible working is on the increase. According to The Timewise Flexible Job Index 2017[1], 54% of the population currently work in a part-time or flexible role. And many more want to; a recent survey indicated that 8.7 million people who weren’t already working part time wanted to do so[2].…
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Post-Lockdown Flexible Working Requests
On Monday 4 January 2021, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation to announce Lockdown 3.0. The announcement saw Boris Johnson once again compel the nation’s workforce to work from home if they could do so. Lockdown 3.0 again saw the closure of a plethora of non-essential businesses and schools. Resultantly, businesses will inevitably see…
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Do I have to offer flexible working?
As we continue to progress towards an ever more modern working world, there is more and more pressure on employers to consider requests for flexible working hours and with technology, it is harder to justify the traditional 9am-5pm in the office arrangement. The requests are generally made by employees who want to achieve a better…
Mental Health in the Workplace
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Protecting Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing
Protecting the mental health and workplace wellbeing of employees – more than just a workplace perk. Katie Ash, Head of Employment Law at Banner Jones Solicitors. As such a large part of an employee’s life is spent at work, it’s important that employers play an active role in ensuring that their workers develop and maintain…
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Protecting Lone Workers Mental Health
Before the outbreak of the COVID -19 pandemic, many employees already worked without supervision or colleagues by their side. This included those who visit clients, customers or service users on-site or in their home, as well as those who worked at their company premises on their own. What employers need to do to protect the…
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Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace
Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace As an employer, you will know just how important the wellbeing of your staff can be, but it’s not always easy to implement. As such a large part of an employee’s life is spent at work, it’s important that employers play an active role in ensuring that their workers…
Menopause
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Menopause – What do Employers Need to Know?
Menopause – What do Employers Need to Know? Women make up a significant portion of the workforce, so it is hardly surprising that gender equality in the workplace has become an important topic in recent decades. By Katie Ash – Banner Jones Women make up a significant portion of the workforce, so it is hardly…
Redundancy
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Why the Consultation Period Matters when Making Redundancies
Running a business can be challenging, and never more so than when decisions need to be made that potentially affect the lives and livelihoods of employees. Sadly, however, it is part and parcel of the day job, and most business owners and decision makers will grapple with the prospects of having to let people go,…
Recommendations
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Five ways to become better at conversations
“Strengthening human connection through the power of conversation”. Five ways to become better at conversations By Emily Cosgrove As human beings, we are hardwired for connection but for many of us, we can find this human connection missing at work. It’s the informal conversations that are often being squeezed out of our working days right…
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Steph Evans-Hill Career Book Pick Article
Every month we choose a women who has made an impact on her profession to choose and highlight the book that made a difference to her career. This month we are excited to speak with Steph Evans-Hill, Head of HR for Nestlé Confectionery and Strategic Capabilities UK& I Name: Steph Evans-Hill, Head of HR for…