I am pleased to share that The HR Crowd has been approved as a trusted supplier for the Active Partnerships national network. This followed a rigorous and thorough assessment process designed to test professional standards, governance, and real life impact through client feedback. This accreditation sits alongside our partnership with Active Lincolnshire . I am thrilled to be working with such a great team and genuinely proud to support an organisation whose mission to get m

Welcome to this Month's HR News - It’s a busy time of year in both business and our personal lives as we steam toward the festive season, and somehow the year has flown by (again!). In this edition, we’ve pulled together some key HR updates, helpful reminders, and a few quick wins to keep things running smoothly as we head into the final stretch. What’s Happening in HR and Employment Law There’s been a lot of hype about the Employment Rights Bill. Understandably so, as it’s b

Running a small business often means juggling a hundred things at once; clients, cash flow, operations, people... and then the legal bits...

In recent years, the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity has been increasingly highlighted in all aspects of society, and...

Fasten your seatbelts! It's time to take a look into the future. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hot topic right now and I think it's...

It is no secret that employee morale and motivation are important factors in determining the success of a business. However, demotivation...

I am very proud to say that The HR Crowd has signed the Armed Forces Covenant committing to support those and their families who have...

Employee engagement is a term used to describe the level of commitment and involvement an employee has towards their work and company. An...

What is unconscious bias? Unconscious bias is a type of bias that we are not aware of. It is implicit, or the result of mental shortcuts....

What Is Workplace Happiness? Workplace happiness is a term used to describe the happiness and wellbeing felt by employees in their work...

Organisations need policies just like society needs laws to create order and common understandings. Often I hear ‘we’re too small an...

A recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) highlights the importance of following a fair process, even where an employer...

It’s the start of Wimbledon and as an avid tennis fan myself I’ll certainly be tuning in to the live coverage over the next two weeks....

HR (human resources) is responsible for all matters related to human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, training and...

Boosting profitability and productivity is the top remaining challenge for many companies today, increasing employee happiness has...

This week we have been exploring the issue of office loneliness – the impact of being lonely at work and signs that your colleagues might...