The Unexpected Truth About Unlimited Paid Holiday

Unlimited holiday. It’s the dream, right? When we first heard about the concept, as part of Netflix’s bonus package, the team at HR and You were intrigued. ‘Wouldn’t people just go on whatever holidays they liked?’ we asked. ‘Isn’t it abused?’ Unwilling to let the concept go, we decided we’d do something a little different […]

8 Effective Steps to deal with Unauthorised Absences

Unauthorised absences cost businesses every year, but the good news is, according to the CIPD, the rates of absences are going down. They report that each employee takes an average of 5.8 days off a year – that’s 1.5%, costing about £472 of lost work per employee (given a median salary of £31,461 a year). […]

Employers facing Covid Related Claims at Tribunals

It is safe to say that during the Coronavirus pandemic businesses have been thrown many curve balls that they have never experienced before, this has meant that businesses have adapted to new ways of working and restructured and streamlined their workforces instigating redundancy processes. In our latest news, we look at the rise in Covid […]

A Quick 101 Guide to Holiday Pay

The common adage in weightlifting circles is that the most important part of exercise is not the effort you put in at the gym, but the rest you take afterwards. The most commonly accepted theory for why we sleep is it gives our bodies and brains time to recharge, to strengthen the connections between our […]

Changes to the CJRS for August 2021

August 1st has come and gone, and with it, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Employer Contributions have gone up. This means that businesses are having to contribute even more money towards their furloughed employees, as the government continues to taper their contributions towards the end of the scheme. Undoubtedly this is putting many businesses […]

The Controversial Zero-Hour Contract in 2021

In a continuation of our mini-series on flexible working, we decided to take a look at zero-hour contracts. These contracts received massive backlash back in 2013 when it was revealed McDonalds, Sports Direct, and even Buckingham Palace employed a large percentage of their employees with them, with it being revealed almost a million people in […]

Are we in a ‘Pingdemic’ as self-isolation rules continue

Are we in a ‘Pingdemic’ as self-isolation rules continue   As we now see the restrictions lift across England there is a growing fear from many Employers and unions that businesses will be forced to close (if not done so already) because of staff shortages, due to the wave of people being informed they have […]

Teleworking and Protecting Your Business

What COVID-19 has taught us about flexibility and resilience. Teleworking, or telecommuting, refers to the practice of working outside of the office and using telecommunication services to keep in touch. It’s one of the many ways employees can work flexibly. This doesn’t have to mean working from home – it can mean working in a […]

Your Complete Guide to Annualised Hours in 2021

With flexible working on the mind of employers and employees alike, we at HR and You Ltd felt it was important to cover some of the options available. For some businesses, it may be worthwhile to consider annualised hours for their employees. But would annualised hours suit your business, and how do you decide if […]

The CJRS Employer Contributions, yet another hike for Businesses as of 1 August 2021

The CJRS Employer Contributions are here and yet again as of 1 August 2021, we will see another hike for Business owners, as they must contribute even more towards furlough payments under the tapered Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). This comes at a critical time for many Employers and business owners, who will undoubtedly be […]