by Niel Cope | Jul 14, 2021 | Health & Safety
Health and safety is a critical yet often overlooked part of running a business. While it might not be the most exciting task, it’s essential for daily operations and compliance with legal obligations. At People Matters HR, one of the North West’s leading HR...
by Niel Cope | Apr 28, 2021 | Health & Safety
People ask us why HR often picks up the responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. To be fair, at first glance the two may not seem to have a natural affinity. However, when you really think about it, they do have something absolutely crucial in common...
by People Matters HR | Jul 8, 2020 | Communication, Furlough, Health & Safety, Mental Health, People Matters News, Team
Job Retention scheme – Flexible Furlough As of July 1, 2020, the Job Retention Scheme transitioned into the Flexible Furlough scheme, granting employers greater flexibility. An employer’s dilemma In short, businesses did welcome the original scheme....
by People Matters HR | Jun 4, 2020 | Communication, Furlough, Health & Safety, Mental Health, People Matters News, Team
New Furlough Scheme The Government have listened and the new Furlough Scheme has moved forward to 1st July 2020. Businesses will have the flexibility to bring furloughed staff back part time. You can decide the hours and shift patterns staff will work on their return,...
by People Matters HR | Apr 20, 2020 | Furlough, Health & Safety, People Matters News
Extension of furlough letter Firstly, for the Staff Retention Scheme update, we were advised to keep records of the ongoing furloughing of employees. At the end of each furlough period, you needed to advise whether it should continue. As this constituted a change to...
by People Matters HR | Apr 6, 2020 | Health & Safety, People Matters News
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to businesses across the globe. For many SMEs, the government’s furlough scheme played a critical role in retaining staff during periods of economic uncertainty. While the furlough scheme has long ended, the...
