November 1, 2023
Employees are the backbone of any business, playing a crucial role in its growth and stability. However, even the most dedicated team members can sometimes consider […]
October 20, 2023
At enlightenHR, your local HR company in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, we recognise the intricate dance of managing diverse working environments in today’s businesses. Maintaining harmony […]
October 13, 2023
At enlightenHR, we passionately believe that the very foundation of HR is human compassion and understanding. Especially when it comes to life’s profoundly challenging moments like […]
October 3, 2023
Company pensions have always been at the forefront of corporate discussions, and with the recent governmental moves, it’s more crucial than ever to stay informed. With […]
October 2, 2023
In the modern business realm, efficiency, speed, and cost-effectiveness are not just buzzwords but essentials for sustaining growth and achieving competitive advantage. Managing a team, which […]
September 22, 2023
At enlightenHR, we believe that HR analytics can be incredibly insightful and beneficial to small businesses. They can assist business owners and Directors to make informed […]
September 13, 2023
Holly Mapstone, our Senior HR Business Partner, is celebrating her first year with enlightenHR and is sharing her insights into what makes enlightenHR unique. The people […]
September 11, 2023
In an age where the influence of technology on human behaviour is continually evolving, understanding the characteristics and preferences of generational cohorts is essential for any […]
September 1, 2023
At enlightenHR, we’ve built our reputation as a trusted HR company serving businesses in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon. We strive to empower businesses to make confident, […]
August 24, 2023
Stress in the workplace is a concern that affects not just employees but also the overall health of the business. As an HR company serving Devon, […]
August 15, 2023
In the realm of leadership, especially as witnessed by our HR company in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, it’s often said that leaders don’t just lead – […]
August 9, 2023
The spectre of escalating costs isn’t just haunting households; businesses are equally at the mercy of this looming pressure. As expenses rise, companies are grappling with […]
August 1, 2023
As your pragmatic HR advisor in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, we understand the complexities and challenges disciplinary actions can present to businesses. It’s an intricate process, […]
July 24, 2023
In today’s competitive business landscape, businesses are realising the significance of aligning their cultural values and behaviours with their recruitment and performance management processes. This not […]
July 19, 2023
As businesses in Devon, Bristol, Swindon, and beyond are working diligently to improve company culture (read our previous blog post here), it’s important to address critical […]
July 4, 2023
In the dynamic world of business, clear and open communication forms the bedrock of successful organisations. As a trusted provider of HR advice across Devon, Bristol, […]
July 4, 2023
At enlightenHR, your trusted HR advisor in Devon and Bristol, we’re passionate about fostering robust company cultures that drive business success. Company culture is the essence […]
June 1, 2023
Covid has changed the way that people all over the world work. The sudden move to home working, for many of us, worked out well. We […]
May 1, 2023
As a leading HR consultancy in Devon, Bristol, and Swindon, we understand that no matter how well someone comes across in an interview, or how vast […]
April 4, 2023
Ready to your hire your first employee? What an exciting time for you and your business… But it’s likely a scary time too? Hiring your first […]
November 23, 2022
When you employ and manage people, it’s important for you to provide regular feedback. This is typically done during an appraisal. You may call them annual […]
November 21, 2022
With the World Cup having kicked off yesterday and England and Wales World Cup matches starting today, we have turned our attention to preparing for the […]
October 20, 2022
You know exactly how difficult it can be to find the best person for the job. There’s so much to consider; their skills and experience, their […]
September 21, 2022
Compared to 10 years ago, we’ve come on leaps and bounds when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. And that’s amazing. But there’s […]
June 14, 2022
There have been some changes to the requirements for employers to check a worker or employee’s right to work in the UK. Including changes to the […]
June 14, 2022
Our own mental wellbeing, and that of our employees and colleagues has never been of more importance than now. Employers have a fundamental duty of care […]
July 27, 2021
In a recent landmark ruling a judge at the Employment Appeal Tribunal has found in favour of a community nurse sacked from North Cumbria integrated NHS […]
July 2, 2021
We have previously informed you of the Government’s Kickstart Scheme announced in September 2020. The scheme is designed to support 16-24 year olds on Universal Credit […]
March 26, 2021
With the Easter and May Bank Holidays fast approaching we thought it timely to remind you that furloughed employees are entitled to full pay for holidays […]
March 24, 2021
Hurry, hurry, hurry……………..register by 23:59 on 31st March 2021 to receive free COVID testing kits from the Government! The Government announced that it will supply businesses […]
March 11, 2021
As you will be aware, the statutory rates for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Parental Bereavement and Shared Parental Leave, usually increase in April each year. The Government […]
March 10, 2021
Be ready for the changes announced in the budget last week. Here we highlight the changes to both the National Living Wage and the National Minimum […]
March 8, 2021
As you will be aware by now, on Wednesday the Chancellor announced that the CJRS, the Furlough Leave support scheme, due to end on 30th April […]
March 4, 2021
Free movement between the UK and EU countries ended on 31st December 2021. This affects UK employers’ ability to recruit and employ Workers from outside the […]
January 7, 2021
As we are now in another lockdown and employers will inevitably be placing employees on Furlough Leave and wishing to claim the CJRS grant to support […]
January 6, 2021
Claims for unfair dismissal are notoriously tricky areas of employment law. The Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA) protects employees from being dismissed unfairly, provided that they […]
January 6, 2021
Please note the following guidance is for England only, different rules/guidance apply in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, if you need help with the guidance in […]
January 5, 2021
It might be tempting, with news of the latest lockdown, to put your head back under the duvet and forget that we’re in a new year. […]
January 5, 2021
Covid-19 has changed so much of how we live our lives that it has become almost impossible to foresee a return to all of the pre-pandemic […]
January 5, 2021
Many employers, especially in the current uncertain times of pandemic, find themselves in the position of having to restructure their businesses. Redundancies are a sad but […]
October 7, 2020
What’s it all about? Some weeks ago, the Chancellor announced a Job Retention Bonus for businesses which brought employees back from furlough and retained them in […]
July 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown that took effect in the UK in March presented employers and employees with a sad reality. Many businesses have failed, […]
June 1, 2020
The definition of the ‘worker’ status under European Union law has been clarified recently by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), in light of a matter […]
May 22, 2020
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the huge majority of organisations will want or need to test staff members for the virus before allowing them back into […]
April 9, 2020
We are always delighted to partner with experts in other professions and bring their expertise to our clients. One such is Andrew Price & Co accountants […]
April 6, 2020
Every April a round of employment law changes come into effect… and although we might be going through disruption in other areas at the moment, this […]
March 23, 2020
Here at enlightenHR we are doing everything we can to support our clients and their employees through these challenging and uncertain times. There’s a very great […]
November 25, 2019
Since the introduction of the GDPR, people are supposed to feel more in control of their data. That’s because you have the right to access your […]
October 3, 2019
The ‘springboard’ injunction is a favourite tool used by employers to protect confidential information when employees leave a business. The springboard nickname applies to circumstances where […]
October 3, 2019
In the recent case of Okedina v Chikale, the Court of Appeal has considered the impact of breaches in immigration rules on the enforceability of employment […]
October 2, 2019
In the recent matter of Brazel v. The Harpur Trust, the Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruling that when calculating […]
