Megan Hutton

Your HR toolkit for managing staff holidays and absences this summer

First published: June 20th, 2022 As summer rapidly approaches, prepare for the sunshine to bring some dark spots for your business. As temperatures s... Read More

20 June 2022 By Megan Hutton

Are your staff entitled to this year’s extra bank holiday?

First published: May 6th, 2022 It’s the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year. This means 2022 is unleashing a four-day weekend in celebration of Her Ma... Read More

29 April 2022 By Megan Hutton

Do staff lose an hours’ pay when clocks go forward?

First published: March 4th, 2022 It’s that time of year again. As we jump into spring, time jumps with us. We know that at 1am on March 27th, we all ... Read More

14 March 2022 By Megan Hutton

Cost of living crisis: are you obliged to offer staff a pay rise?

First published: February 18th, 2022 Eight in 10 of us are currently facing rising energy bills, while a whopping nine in 10 are carrying pricier sho... Read More

22 February 2022 By Megan Hutton

Three out of four workers plan to quit their job in 2022

First published: January 21st, 2022 According to a recent study, three out of four workers want to hand in their notice this year. That’s the majori... Read More

28 January 2022 By Megan Hutton

Should I pay staff extra for working on Christmas?

Not every business can shut down over the Christmas break. And while you don’t want to be a Scrooge, you might struggle to reward staff with extra pa... Read More

03 December 2021 By Megan Hutton

How to handle a ‘heat of the moment’ resignation

When an employee resigns, it’s usually to pursue a career outside of the business. In doing so, they typically resign with full contractual notice of ... Read More

03 November 2021 By Megan Hutton

Is winter the perfect time to consider flexible working arrangements?

As winter approaches, it’s crucial that employers are prepared for the unexpected. After all, there’s not much you can do if the weather keeps employe... Read More

01 November 2021 By Megan Hutton

85% of fire doors would fail an inspection – would yours?

Over three quarters of all UK fire doors aren’t fit for purpose. The Fire Door Inspection Scheme released these shocking figures in 2019 – which show... Read More

08 October 2021 By Megan Hutton

Self-isolation update: do you face a bigger risk of an outbreak?

Self-isolation rules in the UK have changed. Now, double-jabbed workers no longer need to isolate after being near someone with COVID-19. And while t... Read More

07 September 2021 By Megan Hutton