1st April 2024 marks a new chapter for many workers in the United Kingdom as the national living wage is set to rise by £1.11 (or 14.8%) for those aged 18-20 or £1.12 (or 21.2%) increase for those aged 16-12, including apprentices. Adults aged 21 or over can expect to see an increase of £1.02 (or 9.8%).
Read MoreA recent enforcement notice from the ICO ordering a community leisure trust to stop using facial recognition technology and fingerprint scanning to monitor workers’ attendance is a clear indication that using biometric data should not be the go-to option for clocking in and clocking out.
Read MoreRolled-up holiday pay is when an employer spreads your holiday pay over the year by adding a set amount on top of your hourly rate.
This type of holiday pay is currently only relevant for irregular hours workers and part-year workers. This post is about the rules in the UK and provides you with a Rolled-Up Holiday Pay Calculator.
Read MoreHere is where you’ll be able to find both Andrew and Brid from our team, they’ll be able to answer all your questions and take you through how the system works.
Read MoreThe holiday season is a bustling time for all involved in the service industry, with an influx of shoppers and visitors eager for the best experiences. However, managing staff levels efficiently during the Christmas holidays can be challenging.
Read MoreBehind the scenes of every theatre are specialised teams, and ever moving parts dealing with day to day management processes. But managing these processes with sometimes large and varying staff levels efficiently is not a simple task. This is where StaffSavvy’s automated systems come in.
Read MoreWe hear a lot about how automation boosts workplace productivity and efficiency. But at StaffSavvy, we know it can make employees happier, healthier and more fulfilled too. Here are our top five reasons why workplace automation is good for people.
Read MoreIs your HR team getting the most out of today’s technology? A recent CIPD survey found that while more than 80% use software for their HR information system and payroll, far fewer rely on tech for functions such as workforce planning, onboarding and employee engagement.
Read MoreStaff learning and development are vital for forward-thinking companies seeking to boost performance and improve recruitment and retention rates. But more than half (53%) of L&D professionals say their workloads have risen in the past year – despite increased budgets and headcounts.
Read MoreDid you know that an estimated 10% of women experiencing menopause have left a job due to their symptoms? Most are aged 45-55, meaning that employers risk losing staff with a wealth of skills and experience.
Now, the BSI has introduced a free menopause standard to help companies ease working life for those experiencing symptoms such as insomnia, muscle stiffness and brain fog. Let’s take a look at the steps you can take to make your workplace menopause friendly.
Read MoreIn May 2023, the Carer’s Leave Act passed into law, and will come into force next year. Employers will be legally obliged to allow unpaid carers up to one week of unpaid leave per year to provide or arrange care for a relative or dependent. This right applies from day one of their employment.
It’s a welcome development – but does it go far enough? Let’s take a look at how responsible employers can go above and beyond the new law to support carers – and boost recruitment and retention rates.
Read MoreBuilding a cohesive team is vital for organisational success. It makes your employees happier and more productive – and increases the likelihood that they’ll stay with your company for the longer term.
So how do you go about great team management? Here are our five top tips.
Read MoreIt’s an exciting time to be in the events sector, as in-person conferences, concerts and other events are in full swing once more.
But as any event professional knows, behind the buzz is a huge amount of planning and last-minute hiccups! And perhaps the biggest headache of all is getting staffing right.
Read MoreAs energy and food prices rocket, are your staff too worried about their finances to take a day off work when they’re ill?
Now, HR experts are urging employers to check in with staff regularly, and offer them support if they’re struggling with financial or wellbeing matters.
Read MoreAre your employees drowning in a sea of admin? They shouldn’t be – if your company is keeping abreast of technological change.
Let’s take a look at just a few of the many ways that automating your organisation’s processes can improve staff engagement, boost productivity, and help your workplace rise to the challenges of our post-pandemic era.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an era of more flexible working practices for many people. But could workers actually cut their hours while retaining the same rate of productivity?
A seven-month nationwide pilot scheme is set to launch in June that will explore the viability of a four-day week. Employees at participating businesses will receive the same pay for fewer hours, with researchers assessing the impact on productivity and well being.
Read MoreDid you know that 41% of UK employers have experienced increased staff turnover or difficulty in retaining employees in the past six months?
Coupled with 46% saying they face recruitment challenges, that’s making for a turbulent time in the UK’s labour market.
So what’s the key to retaining staff in 2022? Upskilling, training and development is the answer.
Read MoreTo the relief of many, Covid-related restrictions are being eased across the UK. But while the pandemic seems to be abating, what about its lingering health effects?
Long Covid is the name given to symptoms lasting for 12 weeks or more. And for some sufferers, it’s a serious condition that limits their ability to work.
Read MoreAnd just like that we find ourselves at the end of 2021. In what has been a challenging year to say the least and 2022 right around the corner, we can only predict it will be a test for the new structure of many businesses, as they leave these past two years behind with a big forward focus on growth.
Read MoreHow can technology increase the productivity of your workplace? It would be great if we could answer that simply, but there are many factors that play a part, several of which are enhanced and made easier with the use of technology.
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