Managing employees’ performance is a continuous process, making sure that the performance of employees contributes to the goals of their teams and the business. An engaged employee is someone who takes pride in th...
18 December, 2020 Performance & Conduct Management
Christmas is a lovely time of the year, even if it does look very different this year. With plenty of distractions, tighter deadlines, and the excitement of a few days off work, many team members need that extra b...
15 December, 2020 Company News
This week, Sharon gives us an insight into her role at Cluer HR. What is your full name and title at Cluer HR? Sharon Goodridge – HR Adviser How long have you been working for Cluer HR and why did you want to join...
03 December, 2020 Company News
In case it all got lost in the madness of 2020, we’d like to remind all employers of the importance of up to date employment contracts. Towards the end of last year and throughout the first part of this year, we t...
26 November, 2020 Contracts of Employment
We would advise all employers to check if you can claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus. You may be able to use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to claim back employees...
19 November, 2020 Covid-19
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) otherwise known as the furlough scheme, will remain open until the 31st March 2021. For claim periods running to January 2021, employees will receive 80% of their usual ...
12 November, 2020 Company News
There is a fine line between satisfying your customers or clients and standing up for your staff. Showcasing a level-headed decision will help calm both parties and in turn produce the best results. Unhappy custom...
05 November, 2020 Company News Staff Development
Managing staff absence can be a challenge, this has heightened since the Covid-19 pandemic. With fears of returning to work rising because of concerns relating to travel and health and safety in the workplace. We’...
29 October, 2020 Absence Management Covid-19
In a changing world there’s been a huge push on working from home in order to protect ourselves and those around us. As a result, this has meant the common daily commute to work has seen a dramatic drop. The daily...
14 October, 2020 Company News
Updated: 29/10/20 using the government website. As we all know the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be coming to an end as of this month leaving many employers and employees worried about the future. To the r...
08 October, 2020 Company News
An employee handbook is an essential piece of HR kit to protect your business. It’s important to establish one to ensure both employers and employees know what is expected of them. In addition to this, an employee...
18 September, 2020 Company News
We’re pleased to feature this blog from Rehab Clinics Group all about alcoholism in the workplace by John Gillen. If this raises any concerns, please get in touch with the Cluer HR team h...
18 September, 2020 Absence Management Guest Blog
Returning to work post-lockdown can be hard for many employees, especially if you’re now in month 6 of the furlough scheme. Turning your routine upside down again can be tough both mentally and physically, so as a...
11 September, 2020 Covid-19
It’s been just two months since our last award win in the SME news UK Enterprise Awards. We’re now over the moon to be crowned ‘Best HR Consultancy – South Central England’ in the Southern Enterprise Awards,...
08 September, 2020 Company News
Workplace restructures can be difficult for all involved. It’s an action taken by businesses to help change a company’s current finances and operations in order to survive and avoid debt. During this consoli...
19 August, 2020 Company News