How to Calculate Pro Rata Salary & Holiday

pro rata

Pro rata is a term derived from the Latin phrase “pro rata parte,” meaning “in proportion.” In the context of employment, pro rata refers to the proportional allocation of salary, holiday entitlement, or other benefits based on the actual time worked compared to a full-time schedule. This concept is particularly relevant for part-time employees, those […]

A 2025 Gender Pay Gap Reporting Guide

gender pay gap reporting

Gender pay gap’ refers to the difference between the average earnings of men and women across an organisation. The Gender Pay Gap Reporting Regulations were introduced in 2017 to make it a legal obligation for employers to take action to identify and publish any gender pay gaps within their organisation. Under the regulations, organisations with […]

Unconscious Bias Test: Guide for Employers

unconscious bias test

Unconscious bias at work can make people feel left out, that they are being treated unfavourably and even discriminated against. It can also limit the benefits of diversity in the workplace. These out­comes are often not intention­al, although having workplace processes that rely on human judge­ment, from recruitment through to performance management, runs the risk […]

GDPR for HR

gdpr for hr

Any organisation which fails to comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules risks substantial fines and reputational harm. HR departments, in particular, operate under substantial responsibilities to ensure organisational data protection obligations are met. In this guide, we discuss seven key steps for HR functions to ensure GDPR compliance through effective and robust data […]

Office Dress Code: Employers’ Guide

dress code at work

Dress codes at work can be effective in ensuring consistency of service and to maintain high standards of appearance in the workplace. Depending on your workplace environment, there may also be health and safety requirements to consider in relation to dress codes, and in customer-facing roles, such as retail and hospitality, the dress code can […]

Manager’s Guide to Workplace Gossip

gossiping at work

Gossiping at work may be intended as harmless among co-workers, but it has the potential to negatively impact working relations and workplace culture overall. In this guide for employers and managers, we look at what the law says on workplace gossip, and how gossiping can impact both the workforce and the organisation if not managed […]

How to Spot a Fake CV

Fake CV

During the hiring process companies of all sizes – from small businesses to multinational corporations – can fall victim to applicants with fraudulent CVs. With employers across sectors struggling to fill vacancies, and HR departments reluctant to conduct reference checks because it can be time consuming, CV fraud is on the rise and becoming a […]

Dealing with Employee Burnout

employee burnout

Employee burnout is a growing problem, with employers now seeing post-lockdown increases in complaints of workforce stress and burnout. Common issues include working late on a regular basis, impacting personal commitments, and struggles to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Although employee wellbeing has never been higher on the employer agenda, it seems there remains a […]

How to Manage Cliques at Work

Cliques at Work

Workplace cliques can be seen as groups of colleagues who share common interests and socialise inside and outside of work. It can be easy for cliques to form in a working environment; employees working closely with each other daily are all the more likely to become friends and enjoy each other’s company. While on paper […]

Work WhatsApp Group: Advice for Employers

Work WhatsApp Group

The use of work WhatsApp groups has grown exponentially in recent years, particularly since the proliferation of remote and hybrid working. As a mobile messaging app, WhatsApp offers teams an easy way to stay in touch, network and share ideas. It also allows employees to message each other discreetly, often without employers being aware. But […]