July 2020 - GAP HR

Redundancy Process (video and transcript)

Redundancy Process (video and transcript) The process normally is three weeks consultation – it is a grey area. The ACAS guide is that it should be a reasonable consultation period. I have argued with clients, who then didn’t stay clients for very long, that one day was a reasonable consultation period. No, it’s not and … Read more

What other jobs do you have to offer them? (video and transcript)

What other jobs do you have to offer them? (video and transcript) So you’ve spoken to them individually. You’ve offered them all the jobs that are open, you don’t make any decision at this stage about whether they are suitable for them or not. You don’t say, “Oh but that s not going to pay … Read more

Redundancy Pool (video and transcript)

Redundancy Pool (video and transcript) If you only have one person in your redundancy pool, the courts see that as unfair dismissal. They see it as a not a fair redundancy process they see it as the employer trying to get rid of one employee. And that is, unfortunately, going to be the case that … Read more

Redundancy Costs (video and transcript)

Redundancy Costs (video and transcript) Costs of redundancy, so that you have this in mind is you need to do three weeks consultation. Which is a normal salary and you’re paying tax and national insurance on that. Plus, their notice period, which again, is their normal salary with tax and national insurance paid on it. … Read more

Redundancy Pay – Zero hour contracts (video and transcript)

Redundancy Pay – Zero hour contracts (video and transcript) So, to know how much you need to pay zero hours workers for redundancy, you need to look at the last 12 weeks of pay that they have received. You would discount any weeks that they haven’t actually worked, or they’ve been on holiday and you … Read more

Voluntary Redundancy (video and transcript)

Voluntary Redundancy (video and transcript) To make the process a bit easier is to ask for volunteers a little red man there putting up his hand. Voluntary redundancies, so the way to get people to volunteer for redundancy is to offer them more than they would have got if they were made compulsorily redundant. So, … Read more

Filling the GAP in HR services: Royal Mail made me buy an iPad

Filling the GAP in HR services: Royal Mail made me buy an iPad

I love reading.

But, with a busy business, and two teenagers, I don’t usually get to do as much as I’d like.

Lockdown was different though – the extra time at the weekends meant I could indulge my passion to the full.

While I’m mainly reaching for a novel, the one weekly publication I never usually miss is the Economist.

However, during lockdown it started getting delivered on a Monday rather than a Friday or Saturday, which meant I didn’t have time to get through it before the next weekend, by which point it was often pretty out of date.

In the end, I turned to the digital version.

Redundancy pay

This applies to all staff over two years’ service. If staff have under 2 years they are not entitled to statutory redundancy pay. When you make an employee redundant, you need to pay them their notice period and statutory redundancy pay. Some employers also have an increased level of contractual redundancy pay, but they tend … Read more

Filling the GAP in HR services: Dodgy whatsapp images

Filling the GAP in HR services: Dodgy whatsapp images

Your employees, however well you get on with them, are there to earn money.

Never forget this.

So many small business owners make the mistake of treating employees like family or buddies.

This is all well and good when things are going smoothly.

But what happens when a downturn in business means you have to make someone redundant?

I’ve seen it, and they react especially badly. They turn up to work to pay the bills.

When that has gone, any friendship you built is immediately in jeopardy.

They may instead feel moved to sue, and the business could fold. It happens; don’t assume you’re immune to it.

And this week, we had an added refinement on this theme:

Don’t assume they appreciate the same things you do.

Such as WhatsApp messages containing pornographic videos.

Filling the GAP in HR services: A veneer of availabililty

Filling the GAP in HR services: A veneer of availability

I tried to buy a TV this weekend.

We’ve needed a new one for months, ever since I pressed too hard on a corner and created black lines across the top of the screen.

In truth, we’ve bumbled along just fine, barely noticing the line, but now that the retailers have stock to shift and the email offers are coming in thick and fast, I thought it was time I sorted it.

After looking at the Which? recommendations, I found one that fit the bill – Samsung, under £1,000 and in-stock at my local Currys.

Simple and straightforward transactions tend to elude me, so you won’t be surprised to know that this is when things started to go pear-shaped.

After adding the TV to my basket, I got a ‘computer says no’ message.

“This item is not available for delivery, but you can click and collect”

Not ideal. I had wanted it installed and the old one disposed of, but in these trying times I figured I could cope with a 6-mile drive to Didcot to pick it up myself.

Except I couldn’t.

Reviews

     EXCELLENT rating  
 Based on 37 reviews 
    
  
 
       It is great having Gap HR working with us for all our HR.  Brilliant company.
     
   Nick Jobson 
 05/12/2023
 
 
 
 
     I absolutely enjoyed my recent experience working with Gap HR. There are several aspects of their service that stood out to me. Firstly, their responsiveness is truly remarkable. Gap HR consistently demonstrated the fastest response time to all our communications, which not only streamlined our processes but also instilled a sense of confidence in their support.

Secondly, their expertise in HR solutions for medium and small businesses is unparalleled. Gap HR's in-depth knowledge and experience in this niche are highly valuable. Their ability to navigate the complexities of HR for smaller enterprises is a significant asset and brings peace of mind.

Lastly, the team at Gap HR is an absolute pleasure to work with. Their caring and dedicated approach goes beyond the ordinary, making them not just service providers, but trusted partners. They bring a level of commitment that is truly exceptional, and it's evident that they genuinely care about the success and well-being of their clients.

In summary, Gap HR has become our first and foremost point of contact for any employment law support. Their combination of responsiveness, expertise, and unwavering dedication makes them an invaluable resource in the realm of HR and employment law.
     
   Alisa Tolmaciova 
 07/11/2023
 
 
 
 
     I work for a local council and we began working with Gap HR a few months ago. I have found them an absolute pleasure to work with - very responsive, thorough and knowledgeable. Above all I feel that I am working with a friendly and empathic team who understand our needs and are dedicated to helping us achieve what we need to achieve. I am very grateful to have their support.
     
   Claire Bird 
 11/10/2023
 
 
 
 
     GAP HR has been supporting our business for a while now and they are very helpful and thorough in everything they assist us with, from the small to big issues.  Great company to support your business.  All staff are friendly and on point with all the knowledge they share.
Thank you GAP-HR
     
   Neath Afan Gymnastics And Activities 
 15/09/2023
 
 
 
 
     It has been great working with Gap HR, their guidance has helped immensely with the day to day running of the business.  The whole team are extremely responsive and knowledgeable which makes the experience a pleasurable one.
     
   Will Cairns 
 27/06/2023
 
 
 
 
     Great support from the whole team. The knowledge, advice and support that Gap HR give is second to none. They give me the confidence to know that i am doing the right thing. 👍
     
   Jeff Wicks 
 06/06/2023
 
 
 
 
     We are really delighted to have hooked up with Gap HR Services Limited – the team interpreted our brief perfectly and their advice and assistance was delivered in both a pragmatic and professional way. A big THANK YOU to both Carolyne and Cathy who steered us through the legislation with a best practice and smart approach.

Gap HR’s sense of urgency in fulfilment and delivery matched our own so we can do nothing but positively recommend the team for your HR needs.
     
   BCAS Ltd 
 28/04/2023
 
 
 
 
     We receive excellent advice and service from the team at Gap. Professional, but helpful with any question big or small. They save us from many hours of debating if we should do x or y - just email Gap is the answer, which makes it easy for us and minimises mistakes - thank you Gap HR!
     
   Jacqueline Shields 
 24/04/2023
 
 
 
 
     Brilliant company and I highly recommend their services, professional HR services.
     
   Robert Creer 
 13/01/2023
 
 
 
 
     I have been using GapHR for many years and find them a great company to work with. All of the team I have worked with are very professional and experienced in many areas. I would highly recommend using GapHR as there services are fantastic.
     
   Tommy Fisher 
 11/01/2023

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It is great having Gap HR working with us for all our HR. Brilliant company.

Nick Jobson

05/12/2023

I absolutely enjoyed my recent experience working with Gap HR. There are several aspects of their service that stood out to me. Firstly, their responsiveness is truly remarkable. Gap HR consistently demonstrated the fastest response time to all our communications, which not only streamlined our processes but also instilled a sense of confidence in their support. Secondly, their expertise in HR solutions for medium and small businesses is unparalleled. Gap HR's in-depth knowledge and experience in this niche are highly valuable. Their ability to navigate the complexities of HR for smaller enterprises is a significant asset and brings peace of mind. Lastly, the team at Gap HR is an absolute pleasure to work with. Their caring and dedicated approach goes beyond the ordinary, making them not just service providers, but trusted partners. They bring a level of commitment that is truly exceptional, and it's evident that they genuinely care about the success and well-being of their clients. In summary, Gap HR has become our first and foremost point of contact for any employment law support. Their combination of responsiveness, expertise, and unwavering dedication makes them an invaluable resource in the realm of HR and employment law.

Alisa Tolmaciova

07/11/2023

I work for a local council and we began working with Gap HR a few months ago. I have found them an absolute pleasure to work with - very responsive, thorough and knowledgeable. Above all I feel that I am working with a friendly and empathic team who understand our needs and are dedicated to helping us achieve what we need to achieve. I am very grateful to have their support.

Claire Bird

11/10/2023

GAP HR has been supporting our business for a while now and they are very helpful and thorough in everything they assist us with, from the small to big issues. Great company to support your business. All staff are friendly and on point with all the knowledge they share. Thank you GAP-HR

Neath Afan Gymnastics And Activities

15/09/2023

It has been great working with Gap HR, their guidance has helped immensely with the day to day running of the business. The whole team are extremely responsive and knowledgeable which makes the experience a pleasurable one.

Will Cairns

27/06/2023

Great support from the whole team. The knowledge, advice and support that Gap HR give is second to none. They give me the confidence to know that i am doing the right thing. 👍

Jeff Wicks

06/06/2023

We are really delighted to have hooked up with Gap HR Services Limited – the team interpreted our brief perfectly and their advice and assistance was delivered in both a pragmatic and professional way. A big THANK YOU to both Carolyne and Cathy who steered us through the legislation with a best practice and smart approach. Gap HR’s sense of urgency in fulfilment and delivery matched our own so we can do nothing but positively recommend the team for your HR needs.

BCAS Ltd

28/04/2023

We receive excellent advice and service from the team at Gap. Professional, but helpful with any question big or small. They save us from many hours of debating if we should do x or y - just email Gap is the answer, which makes it easy for us and minimises mistakes - thank you Gap HR!

Jacqueline Shields

24/04/2023

Brilliant company and I highly recommend their services, professional HR services.

Robert Creer

13/01/2023

I have been using GapHR for many years and find them a great company to work with. All of the team I have worked with are very professional and experienced in many areas. I would highly recommend using GapHR as there services are fantastic.

Tommy Fisher

11/01/2023