How can you create a winning culture in challenging times

How can you create a winning culture in challenging times It is true that over the past couple of years businesses have faced difficult times, you too may have faced a challenging time, it maybe you have sat back and waited for the storm to pass, or you have taken the ‘bull by the horns’ […]

Effective Communication in the Workplace

Effective communication in the workplace is a vital cornerstone of any successful Company. Employers and HR teams play a crucial role in shaping the communication culture within their businesses. The way information flows within your Company can significantly impact your overall success and bottom line.   In our article, we delve into what good and […]

How to understand the 5 Legal Reasons for Fair Dismissal in the UK

How to understand the 5 Legal Reasons for Fair Dismissal in the UK: A Guide for Employers and HR Teams As an employer or HR professional in the UK, it’s essential to have a solid understanding of the legal reasons for fair dismissal to protect both your Employees’ rights and your business’s interests. Dismissing an […]

Understanding Workplace Bullying: Impact on Businesses and key steps for prevention

Understanding Workplace Bullying: Impact on Businesses and key steps for prevention Workplace bullying is a pervasive issue that can have far-reaching consequences for both Employees and businesses alike. As an Employer or a member of the HR team, it is crucial that you understand what workplace bullying entails, its impact on your business, and the […]

Warm Weather and Heatwaves: A Guide for UK Businesses, Employers, and HR Teams

Warm Weather and Heatwaves: A Guide for UK Businesses, Employers, and HR Teams   As the UK experiences warmer weather and the occasional heatwave, businesses, Employers, and HR teams find themselves facing unique challenges. Balancing Employee well-being, productivity, and legal obligations becomes even more crucial during such times, especially when they coincide with school half […]

The New Landscape of Flexible Working

The New Landscape of Flexible Working In May 2023, a wave of new acts of parliament reshaped the employment landscape in the UK, particularly in relation to flexible working flexible working arrangements. These changes have profound implications for businesses, employers, and HR teams. In our article today we aim to provide you with a comprehensive […]

What are ‘sleep-in’ arrangements and payments for Employees

What are ‘sleep-in’ arrangements and payments for Employees We are asked for guidance surrounding sleep-in arrangements and to aid you wanted to provide you with some practical guidance to assist in your workplace, this guidance covers case law and the background of 2 of these, we can assist you with your Contracts of Employment or […]

How to manage redundancies

How to manage redundancies We constantly note that many more businesses are restructuring, downsizing and many are entering insolvency. We work with all sizes of businesses and in all sectors, we manage and navigate this complex area and ensure that legal compliance is achieved, it is imperative that you follow the correct process, we are […]

Managing difficult conversations in your workplace

How to manage difficult conversations in your workplace In the majority of workplace settings at HR and You Ltd we find that bosses/Managers avoid difficult conversations, in many cases, they do this because they lack confidence, training, and ultimately, they feel that by not having the conversation the issue will go away; occasionally, this can […]

Join us on our Menopause Training

Menopause Training It’s finally here, and long overdue, we are rolling out our menopause training across the UK, it is a subject area close to my heart as I have suffered in silence for far too long, and, yes, I have been for many years very embarrassed about the subject, after all, it is deeply […]