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Neurodiversity Week – Advice for being neurodivergent in the workplace
Starting with Nectar HR has been a great opportunity, but for me it was my first time in an office as an adult – and a neurodivergent adult as that. Being autistic, ADHD and dyslexic, I didn’t know how that would translate into the workplace – but after settling down...
Supporting Employees in the Cost Of Living Crisis
The cost of living is at a record high, and both employers and employees are both feeling the pinch. How can employers support staff with the ever increasing cost of living? Nectar HR's founder Sonia Rai has composed some resources to support staff wellbeing during...
Do your staff have the right to a day off for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?
For most, the Queen's Platinum Jubilee is a great excuse to get an extra day off in 2022. But as an employer, you might also be wondering if you absolutely need to allow staff to take this day off. The government has confirmed an additional four-day bank holiday will...
Mandatory vaccinations for front-line NHS staff and remainder of social care
Sonia is back with another short video. Please click on the link to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjf9FY2PRC8 Most of you will be aware of the government update this week regarding mandatory vaccinations for all front-line NHS staff and the...
Is Your Job Advert Putting Women Off? 5 Top Tips to Attracting Female Candidates
We know that having a more inclusive and diverse working environment is an advantage. In fact, research has shown that gender diverse organisations are 15% more likely to outperform those that are not. So there is a clear benefit to building teams and organisations...
Aiming for Gold? 4 Solid Tips for Building a High Performing Team
Like an Olympics coach pushes an athlete, a leader needs to motivate their team. Here’s 4 tips to build a high performing team.
Redundancy After Furlough: 5 Key Considerations for HR
The furlough scheme is set to end on September 30th and redundancies are expected. Here’s 5 considerations HR teams must keep in mind.
Who Looks After HR Teams While They Look After Everyone Else?
The expectations for HR professionals are higher now than ever before. But, who looks after HR while they look after everyone else?
Our Top 5 Tips for Managing Staff During Summer 2021
Tags - How to Manage Staff During Summer 2021 Summer has finally landed and not just in the weather sense. We’re at that time of year when a large number of employees want to take their annual leave. For many businesses, this can be a nightmare when it comes to shift...
4 Lessons to Learn From BrewDog’s Toxic Culture
Tags - BrewDog Work Culture It recently came to light, in an open letter on Twitter that BrewDog, a craft beer company, promotes a workplace culture of fear and is built on a “cult of personality”. The former employees have claimed the company does not live up the...
5 Actions to Foster an Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQ+ Employees
Tags - Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQ+ Employees In recent years, organisations in all industries have made huge progress in supporting the LGBQT+ community by creating an inclusive workplace. However, there is still work to be done as many LGBQT+ people in the UK...
HR Masterclass for Small Businesses: Onboarding New Starters
Welcome to the final part of our Small Business HR Masterclass. This last instalment will guide you through the best practice approach to onboarding new starters, which should get your new employee’s journey with your business off to a resounding success. We’ve all...