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September 12, 2024

Reserve your free space at our Autumn Breakfast Briefing 2024

Join us for the HR Connect Autumn Breakfast Briefing on Wed 6th November 2024 at Mercure Brands Hatch, Dartford, DA3 8PE, for key updates and actionable advice to enhance your school's processes. Reserve your free space today!

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Staff Care Services

September 5, 2024

Universal Credit Explained

Learn about Universal Credit, its impact on payroll, and employer responsibilities in our special National Payroll Week update. Discover how earnings affect payments and more.

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September 4, 2024

Payrolling of Benefit in Kind

In this special update for National Payroll Week, we explore the payrolling of benefits, which is set to become mandatory in April 2026. What are the common benefits in kind and what does it mean when it becomes mandatory?

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September 2, 2024

A Day in the Life of a HR & Payroll Assistant

It’s National Payroll Week and over the course of this week we’ll share some insights into all things payroll to celebrate our payroll colleagues and what they do to ensure everyone gets paid correctly and on time. We're kicking off with a 'Day in Life' feature of a HR & Payroll Assistant.

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2024 Teachers’ Pay Award Announced

The Government has now announced the proposed increases to pay for Teachers in maintained Schools from September 2024. On 29th July the Government published the independent School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) report, including their recommendations on Teachers’ pay.

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Dismissal and re-engagement Code of Practice comes into force

Explore the new Code of Practice on 'Dismissal and re-engagement' effective from July 18, 2024. Learn about fair practices, implications for employers, and key provisions to navigate this change in the workplace.

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Implications for HR and employment following UK election

Stay informed about the implications for HR and employment practices following the UK election in 2024. Learn about Labour's proposed reforms and the potential changes in the workplace landscape.

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Reasons why a DBS Check may be delayed

The likelihood of experiencing a delay with a DBS Check partly depends on the type of check selected, usually Enhanced checks that go to the local police force experience the most delays. However, there are other reasons that applications may be delayed and here is how you can try to prevent them.

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New Disability Confident Guide published

Discover the new Disability Confident Guide offering practical advice for supporting disabled employees in the workplace. Learn about legal responsibilities, reasonable adjustments, recruitment, and more.

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Menopause: It's not just about hot flushes

Learn about the various symptoms and treatments for menopause and male menopause in this informative blog. Stay informed and take control of your health.

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Staying safe in the sun

Sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. Sunburn does not just happen on holiday. You can burn in the UK, even when it is cloudy. There is no safe or healthy way to get a tan. A tan does not protect your skin from the sun's harmful effects. It is important to strike a balance between protecting yourself from the sun and getting enough vitamin D from sunlight.

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Case Update

A recent judgement by the Employment Tribunal sees possibly the largest award for disability discrimination being made in a public sector case.

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