Human Resource Consulting Services-Running a small business comes with a set of unique challenges, one of which is staying up to date with your obligations under employment law. At GAP HR, we offer specialist human resource consulting services to small, owner-managed businesses throughout the UK. Our expert HR consultants will work closely with you to ensure you comply ... Read more
Human Resource Consulting-Human Resource consulting can play a crucial role in your business’s HR function. Specialist human consulting firms like GAP HR offer the strategic guidance, operational support, and crisis management you need to ensure your organisation complies with its legal obligations and manages its workforce effectively. Call us now on 01491 598 600 or Click Here ... Read more
How to erode goodwill (in just 45 minutes)-I may be betraying my age, but when it comes to clothes shopping, there’s one retailer that sits right at the top of the tree: Marks and Spencer. (Or at least it did…) I bought a load of clothes from a store recently and brought them home to try them on in comfort and privacy. ... Read more
Flexible Working Briefing – What You Can’t Say No To (Even If You Want To)-Here’s the key thing: under the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, employees now have a day one right to request flexible working. And as employers, you’re legally required to give the request proper and reasonable consideration. That doesn’t mean you have to say yes – but it does mean you need a solid business ... Read more
Toilet Tribunal-We recently had to investigate a bullying claim, with a twist. The claim was brought by a number of greenkeepers against the Head Greenkeeper, and the thing that made it all come to a head? Turns out the Head Greenkeeper had taken the door off their one standalone toilet and insisted on holding team meetings ... Read more
“No protected characteristics – go ahead.” Famous last words…-We’ve found another “protected characteristic” that employers of all sizes need to be aware of. Last week, we were advising a golf club that wanted to dismiss an employee with under two years’ service. There were personality clashes. He was 39 years old, white, male – no obvious protected characteristics which could lead to a ... Read more
Sexual Harassment Policy-Developing and implementing an effective sexual harassment policy is a crucial step in complying with your legal obligation to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Our HR specialists, with our decades of experience in employment law and practice, can provide the advice and guidance you need to produce an effective sexual harassment policy tailored to ... Read more
HR Consultants-Our specialist HR consultants are true experts in HR and employment law issues. With decades of experience in working with small, owner-managed businesses, we have a detailed understanding of what your business needs to recruit and retain the very best workforce and comply with its legal duties. Call us now on 01491 598 600 or ... Read more
Outsourced HR Support-At Gap HR, we specialise in providing outsourced HR support to small, owner-managed businesses throughout the UK. With decades of experience in HR and employment law issues, you can be confident that our support and guidance will ensure your business recruits and retains the best talent, complies with its legal obligations, and avoids tribunal proceedings. ... Read more
Outsourced HR Services-Outsourced HR services of the type offered by our consultants at GAP HR enable small, owner-managed businesses like yours to access expert HR and employment law advice without having to employ a full time HR manager. Call us now on 01491 598 600 or Click Here to Make An Enquiry and we will be delighted ... Read more
HR Support Services-At Gap HR, we have an outstanding reputation for offering cost-efficient, effective HR support services to owner-managed businesses throughout the UK. We step in to take care of your HR function and deal with any employee issues, enabling you to concentrate on the continued growth and success of your business. Call us now on 01491 ... Read more
HR Consultancy-At GAP HR, we offer a specialist HR consultancy tailored to your organisation’s individual needs and priorities. With over 20 years of experience in the field, we have a proven track record of keeping small businesses like yours legally compliant and Tribunal free. Why Are Human Resources So Important? Your employees are your most important ... Read more
How To Handle Sexual Harassment In The Workplace As A Manager-Employers have strict legal duties when it comes to dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. Everyone within your organisation has their part to play to assist you in ensuring you adhere to those duties. Managers, in particular, are at the forefront of fostering a culture in which sexual harassment is deemed unacceptable, identifying any ... Read more
How Do Deal With Sexual Harassment At Work-A crucial aspect of your role as an employer is understanding how to deal with sexual harassment at work. Under new laws, if you fail to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, you run the risk of paying a higher amount of compensation to employees who bring successful Tribunal proceedings. At ... Read more
Can I go on holiday?-It’s that time of year again – the skeleton crew is in operation, staff disappear for weeks at a time, and you silently curse yourself for approving the holiday in the first place. Before we get into the silly season, let’s answer some of the key questions we get around holiday: How much holiday entitlement ... Read more
Getting the Result You Want – Without Saying a Word-We’ve had a bit of a lucky streak lately when it comes to problematic employees moving on. While we haven’t quite mastered the art of telepathy, a surprising number have chosen to resign just as things were coming to a head. Often, it’s because they realise their employer is getting proper HR advice – and ... Read more
Forget the “wham, scam, thank you ma’am” marketing gimmicks-I’ve never been slow when it comes to buying shiny things online through social media. Most of my purchases have turned out just fine, and for those that didn’t, I either chalked it up to experience or got my money back via PayPal! But this week, I had a realisation: the tried-and-tested marketing strategies still ... Read more
Lack of trust – time to fire?-If you’re thinking about parting ways with an employee, chances are you’ve thought about how you’re going to justify the decision. And in my experience, a line that’s trotted out more often than most as justification? “There’s been a loss of trust and confidence” If you’re thinking about using a similar line, I’ve got two ... Read more
Not that PIP-The acronym PIP has been in the news a lot recently, as a result of the Government’s proposed changes to the benefits system. But it’s a different PIP I want to talk to you about today – the Performance Improvement Plan, which is used to help employees address problems in their performance When to Use ... Read more
We’re going on a bookkeeper hunt-I’ve been on the hunt for a new bookkeeper. First and foremost on the shopping list is someone who knows their numbers, but inevitably, something else comes first: Marketing. You see, it’s no good being the best bookkeeper since sliced bread if you can’t get yourself in front of any prospective clients, and my experience ... Read more
