Resources
Download our ‘5-minute reads’ and quick guides to gain insight and top tips on the latest topics in HR.
- Building Operational Resilience – January 2022 In December 2019, the FCA consulted on proposed changes to how firms approach operational resilience. As a result, the FCA developed proposals in conjunction with the Bank of England…
- Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion within Firms – January 2022 Insurance firms have a lot on their plates these days. Could that explain why so many brokers and insurers have a self-defeating blind spot over the increasingly crucial question of diversity and inclusion (D&I)?
- Return to work ROADMAP – October 2021You can potentially be liable if your staff catches Covid-19 at work (police may be involved; discrimination claims bought by staff)…
- Catch Up with the IHRS Team – September 2021 Katherine Watkins and Laura Findlay reflect on their time so far with IHRS, discuss the latest trends in HR and explain some of the tools they have available to help your business.
- Flexible working – August 2021The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically accelerated a pre-established trend away from traditional ways of working…
- Use it Don’t lose it – August 2021 A survey carried out by YouGov, on behalf of Acas, found that staff at both small businesses and large organisations were likely to have taken less time off since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Environmental – August 2021Some people cannot work or work part-time, and indeed, it’s not the intent of this piece to make anyone feel excluded. However, the majority of us spend about a third of our day at work…
- Electronic filing at the Employment Appeal – July 2021Some good news for a change! A new electronic filing system comes into operation this week (from the 12 July 2021) at the Employment Appeal Tribunal…
- How to Address Employee Burnout – July 2021We need to help people grow across the spectrum, not just cure ill-being. So an important thing is shifting away from the response and cure toward prevention for your entire workforce…
- Employee Wellbeing Initiatives – June 2021Our sister-company Adler Fairways recommends a press article from Aviva, highlighting some of the topical issues regarding health and access to medical care.
- Shaping the new vision for HR – June 2021Living with Covid-related restrictions of one kind or another has become so wearily familiar since March last year, that it’s hard to remember how little time we all had back then to adjust to full-on lockdown…
- Skills Train to Success – June 2021The CII has raised concerns around the link between skills and the behaviour of staff in firms. There appears to be a large gap between the client’s perception of what training is being provided and the level of training that is actually provided to employees…
- Return to Work Checks – June 2021 A significant upcoming change to the prevention of illegal working regime comes at the end of the EU settlement scheme transition period on 30 June 2021…
- Fair’s Fair – May 2021 Firms are responsible for making sure customers are treated fairly. Regulated firms have an obligation to adhere to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (“FCA”) Handbook and the Principles for Businesses…
- Mental Health Awareness Week – May 2021 During this pandemic, millions of us have experienced a mental health problem or seen a loved one or colleague struggle. We are also aware that there are ways to improve mental health and wellbeing…
- Old vs New – May 2021 The Home Office has published guidance regarding the interim adjustments to the Right to Work (“RTW”) checks, that were introduced due to COVID-19. In summary, they are coming to an end and completing checks in person will resume in May…
- Race at Work – May 2021 25 May marks the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, an African American man killed in police custody. It was a pivotal moment that shook the world and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement gained worldwide recognition…
- Clause for thought – April 2021 Getting used to ‘the new normal’ is a phrase we now hear on a daily basis. What it means and what the practical implications are for businesses, is something that many find hard to articulate in a succinct way…
- Engage for success – April 2021 Employers have a fundamental duty of care for the physical and mental health and wellbeing of their workers. However, only around half of organisations have employee wellbeing in their senior leaders’ agendas…
- Extended scope SM&CR – April 2021 Since 31 March 2021, the scope of SM&CR has been extended for solo-regulated firms to include conduct training and breach reporting for all employees…
- Home or away – April 2021 Hands up if you feel like you are living in a Steven Spielberg movie! I for one, never thought that a year later, I would still be answering the front door to Amazon and Majestic drivers instead of trekking into the City each day…
- Leave it out – April 2021 For many, yesterday’s Chancellors budget was a damp squib, as the media had told us much of what it contained the day before. A few golden HR related nuggets out of it though are…
- Living with the enemy – April 2021 As businesses get used to operating in what is becoming a new-normal, some leaders are still not sure how to handle the effects of the pandemic when it comes to staff who are affected by Covid-19…
- Mergers and acquisitions – April 2021 How many of us know what the main challenges are facing our Merger and Acquisition (M&A) teams when they undertake the due diligence process? In my experience there are seven core challenges…
- Professional HR support to help business run smoothly – April 2021 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine Watkins as IHRS’s new Head of Human Resources Consultancy. In her first Insight article, she outlines what insurance brokers and business leaders need to think about from an HR Perspective…
- Respect – April 2021 Mental health has never been so high on the agenda for businesses (and individuals) as it is since Covid-19 reared its ugly head. Covid has had a big impact on work, unemployment and people’s health…
- Snooze you don’t lose – April 2021 Sleep is one of our bodies strongest allies, it can lift your mood, thinking and memory, lower stress and build your immune system…
- Social capital – April 2021 The term social capital refers to a positive product of human interaction. The positive outcome may be tangible or intangible and may include useful information, innovative ideas, and future opportunities…
- Time waits for no man – April 2021 Since the introduction of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR), SM&CR has significantly raised the bar for standards of personal conduct and put a more rigorous emphasis on management accountability…
- To care or not to care – April 2021 D&I or Diversity and Inclusion to give it it’s full name, has got such a strong spotlight on it, that businesses are being urged to act and update their practices accordingly…
- Transferring data internally post brexit – April 2021 The UK and the EU reached an agreement on Brexit just before Christmas 2020, which included arrangements for transfers of data to the UK following the end of the transition period…
- Vaccination procrastination – April 2021 Much has been circulated on social media and trade press regarding employer and employees’ right with regard to have a Covid-19 jab before coming back to the office…
- What does Brexit mean for HR – April 2021 The UK and EU have come to an agreement: The Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This impacts the HR landscape of your business in the following ways…
- Data handling minefield – March 2021 All businesses, large and small, know that the sharing of data helps make life easier, more convenient, maintains compliance and keeps them connected to clients and industry…
- Final furlough – March 2021 The furlough scheme has been extended a few times since it first came in in March. Who is eligible? What can be claimed? And what are my obligations when notifying staff?…
- Flex it work it – March 2021 While considering future work organisation, many employers will be thinking about and reflecting on their experience of temporary flexible working arrangements during the coronavirus pandemic…
- IR35 – March 2021 IR35 relates to the situation where an individual (eg a contractor, freelancer or consultant) supplies their services to an organisation via an intermediary (eg the individual’s own personal service company…
Case Studies
- Restructuring The team provided a solution which would allow development of the business growth strategy and create a new culture and ethics arena…
- Mergers & Acquisitions A project timeline with key accountabilities was set in place by the team and each workstream was managed against the deliverables.
- Recruitment trainingThe IHRS team delivered the training to eight managers from multiple departments over video…