HR Knowhow

Here in the South West (and most of the UK) the temperatures have been soaring. It’s wonderful to see the sunshine but as with all adverse weather conditions it can also create some issues in the workplace. As an employer, it is best to be prepared and know what your...

Did you know that Bristol is currently in search for the Happiest Workplace 2018? This is a competition being hosted by local Bristol firm Wylde IA in partnership with Bristol Mind: Happiest Workplace Competition. Entries are still being accepted, if you’re local to...

Gloucestershire SME, Speedy Skips, have recently invested time and money into their leadership strategy. The new leadership approach focuses on not just engaging management but all employees, listening to all staff to support business growth and align with their...

In full support of mental health awareness week (last week), this blog will look at how, as employers, you can support employees suffering with a mental illness and to promote positive wellbeing in the workplace. First let’s just briefly set the scene: someone goes on...

Following the success of our third GDPR Seminar and with the GDPR deadline looming - 25 May 2018! We wanted to share our key tips for getting up to date with the new GDPR Regulations. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) is the biggest change in law in over 20...

We are sure you all know that even small businesses are obligated to setup some sort of pension plan for qualified employees under the auto-enrolment rules. Further to this, employers are now required to make contributions on behalf of all eligible staff members. This...

Earlier this year toy store giant, Toys R Us, announced they will be going into administration and closing most, if not all of their stores this year, affecting around 3000 staff members. Providing us with not only a great opportunity to purchase some bargains from...

Local SME in Birmingham, Lander Automotive have recently been awarded ‘SME employer of the year’ at the National Apprentice Awards 2017. They rely upon their Apprenticeship programme and stated; “We fully expect to have the future management team already employed here...

Eat. Sleep. Change. Cry. Scream. Eat. Change. Sleep. Cry. Scream. Eat. Eat. Eat. Sleep. Scream. Change. Cry. Sleep.  This routine may ring familiar to many new parents out there and may be exactly what one of your employees is dealing with after their working day. The...

Recruiting the best talent for your organisation has never been more important, have you considered psychometric testing? In today’s economic climate you’ll want to avoid a time-consuming cycle of hiring and firing and to get the best workforce first time around....

The new year is upon us, welcome 2018. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year from all at CitrusHR Consulting! The new year brings fresh enthusiasm and motivation. It's time to make those new year resolutions. Not just personal but business resolutions too. At our last...

When a local Gloucester company recently won an award for being employer of the year in its sector – the director was naturally over the moon. Being an award-winner is on many employers’ wish lists – but what will it bring you? Nathan Evans, managing director of...

Do you have busy times when you need to hire extra staff to cover hectic periods? Christmas cover can be crucial. If you’re a West Midlands employer you might well need extra staff – it’s the UK’s fastest growing region outside of London and the South East! Many...

And teaches us a few lessons on how not to treat staff when closing down your business. You may have spotted in both local and national news reports recently a story about a Company called ‘Nippy Bus’, whose owner seemingly overnight decided that he had had enough and...

Businesses are under increasing pressure to be more socially responsible, and one of the main focuses is minimising the environmental impact they have. This can include anything from encouraging the eco-commute, recycling, to fitting energy saving lighting, many such...

Flexible working has long been a ‘thing’, but never before has it had such a voice! Two recent movements by working mums (and non-mums) advocate, Digital Mums, are calling on businesses and individuals everywhere to show their support for flexible...

How to look after employees on the road! The M5 has been closed a number of times in the last month, which has caused disruption for many, including our consultants who are often driving on company business, visiting clients or meeting colleagues.  When a motorway is...

CIPD survey highlights importance of HR to Small Businesses An influential new report has just been launched which demonstrates the critical part HR support services play in ensuring small businesses maximise productivity and management skills. The People Skills...

  How often have you heard that people are your best asset? Yet when someone goes on maternity leave (or shared parental leave) many businesses seem to forget what they have invested and let them slip away rather than keeping them engaged in their business....