‘Don’t leave it to the last minute!’
With the Furlough scheme now being extended until the end of April 2021 & the law in relation to employees being able to carry their holidays over for a second year due to the restrictions experienced due to the Epidemic, there has never been a better time to not leave it till the last minute […]
Did you know? 10 Key HR Facts
Discrimination can take place before, during & after employment & latest figures show an increase in all protected areas of the Equality Act 2010. Awards can be unlimited!! The maximum amount that you can be awarded as compensation for Unfair Dismissal is presently the statutory cap of £88,519, or 52 weeks gross salary- whichever is the lower. This is in addition to the basic award which […]
4 Things to get excited about in 2021
4 Things to get excited about in 2021.
Furlough Scheme Extended Until April 2021
Following our previous blogs since the start of Covid 19 and the introduction of Furlough Scheme – Job Retention Scheme (JSS) and the near introduction of the Job Support Scheme (JSS), the Government yesterday – 17th December 2020 announced the extension of the Furlough Scheme until the end of April 2021. This now means that […]
Virtual Management Development Workshops
We are pleased to announce that all our Management Development Workshops for the foreseeable future are being held as Virtual. You will be sent a ‘Zoom’ link for the workshop with full instructions on how to set up & a copy of your workbook for use on the day. For full information and how […]
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year 2021
“We wish you, your business & team a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from the team at Consensus HR. Matthew, Hayley & Helen
Performance Management and Disciplinary During a Pandemic
Disciplinary issues can occur in any workplace at any time. However, the pandemic has brought a new range of issues, from employees refusing to return to work, to individuals exploiting the situation for unnecessary time off. However, there is also the challenge facing employers of doing all they can to avoid it getting as far […]
Are You Planning an Office Christmas Party for 2020?
Christmas 2020 is approaching fast, and after a truly difficult year, it is understandable that many people would want to acknowledge the festive season. For employers thinking about organising team parties for Christmas, the Rule of 6 and guidance to “work from home where possible” already posed a number of challenges. Combine this with the […]
Letters & Tools for the Job Support Scheme (JSS)
Further to our previous blog in relation to the Job Support Scheme and questions asked by you all, we have now drafted a range of Letters & Tools for the Job Support Scheme (JSS) for all members of the team who will be taking part in this scheme once Furlough (Job Retention Scheme (JSS) has […]
The Government Announces The Job Support Scheme, But Is It Enough?
The UK government’s furlough scheme is due to end on 31 October 2020. Many groups have been urging the government not to “throw away” the good work of a scheme whose abrupt end would potentially allow for millions of job losses over the coming months. Maybe due in part to the pressure from the TUC […]
Returning to Work: People & Practicalities
With September seeing the reopening of schools in England, and therefore many more returning to the workplace, employers will need to be mindful, flexible, and in some cases, creative, in order to get back to business as usual. There are arguments for allowing remote working arrangements to remain, saving on costs and logistics while permitting […]