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How have UK employers managed workplace temperatures when things started heating up recently?

Posted on: 17 Jul 2018 by: Dêmos HR Solutions

When the temperature soared, with talk of records for the highest temperature in the UK being broken, thoughts turned to minimising the risk of absences. Whilst there is no legal obligation for working temperatures, taking extra care in keeping employees cool, staying hydrated, and avoiding exposure to the sun have been high on the agenda for employers.

Tags: UKHeatwave, office temperature, employee absence, staff welfare,

Shared Parental Leave - how you can help your employees to share the joy

Posted on: 1 Jun 2018 by: Dêmos HR Solutions

With dads at most risk of missing out on milestones and bonding time with their little ones, once they’ve accessed their entitlement to two weeks of paid paternity leave, SPL was created to provide more equality and flexibility for couples with young babies. As an employer, there's plenty you can do to help...

Tags: maternity leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, HR policy,

Pay & Pensions: How will the April 2018 changes affect you and your employees?

Posted on: 4 Apr 2018 by: Dêmos HR Solutions

Employees across the UK stand to benefit from new rates of pay and tax contributions from 1st April 2018. However, if you haven’t been able to get your head around all the changes including National Minimum Wage, pension contributions and termination payments, this latest blog from Dêmos HR Solutions provides some support.

Tags: April 2018 Pay Changes, Minimum Wage increase 2018, Pensions, Auto-enrolment contribution increases, Termination Payment tax changes, GDPR,

What does GDPR mean for HR professionals and what do you need to do about it?

Posted on: 27 Feb 2018 by: Dêmos HR Solutions

One may be forgiven for believing GDPR should stand for Good Day to Panic & Run! After reading this blog on what you can do from a HR perspective, hopefully it'll be a case of Great, Done! Panic Resolved.

Tags: GDPR Human Resources HR,

Six tips for showing your employees a little love

Posted on: 12 Feb 2018 by: Dêmos HR Solutions

As February brings Valentine’s Day, love is in the air and there’s no better time to let the people at the heart of your business know that you care and appreciate all that they do year-round...

Tags: Employees Staff Rewards Bonuses Retention Schemes,