Posts by Abbi Melville

Working hours, crystal balls, and the quiet joy of not updating things manually — say hello to Sense HR v5.0
Abbi Melville • 

Working hours, crystal balls, and the quiet joy of not updating things manually — say hello to Sense HR v5.0

Sense HR v5.0 introduces smarter working hours management, faster planner setup, clearer event approval visibility, improved people search, smoother reporting, and reliability fixes — all designed to help HR teams reduce manual admin and keep employee data accurate.

HR Software
Understanding full-time contracts: rights and responsibilities
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Understanding full-time contracts: rights and responsibilities

Despite the rise in popularity of part-time and flexible contracts, full-time contracts remain the backbone of modern society - especially within FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies.

HR
Part-time contracts: key features and legal requirements
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Part-time contracts: key features and legal requirements

There are more differences between full-time and part-time contracts than simply the number of hours a person work. This article explores the key features and legal requirements associated with part-time contracts.

HR
How to deal with toxic employees
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How to deal with toxic employees

Toxic employees exist in every workplace and tend to exhibit a pattern of disruptive behaviours. Here, we explore the different types of toxic employees – as well as the best methods for dealing with them

HR
Onboarding process from A to Z
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Onboarding process from A to Z

A good on-boarding process should have 9 key stages – so we thought we’d outline them all from start to finish, to help you help new starters hit the ground running.

HR
What Is Paid Time Off (PTO) in the UK and How Does It Work?
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What Is Paid Time Off (PTO) in the UK and How Does It Work?

Paid time off (PTO) is a benefit all employees are entitled to in the UK. This article explains what PTO is, and how to calculate entitlements for different types of UK workers.

HR
Understanding Annual Leave in the UK: Rights, Benefits, and Entitlements
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Understanding Annual Leave in the UK: Rights, Benefits, and Entitlements

Annual leave is a core aspect of employment in the UK, providing workers with paid time off each year. Whether you are an employee or an employer, understanding the rules and rights surrounding annual leave is important, as it ensures you are getting – or giving – the correct entitlements, as per UK employment law.

This article explains what annual leave is, the entitlements under UK law, and how it can be managed effectively.

HR
The challenges of tracking time and attendance in the modern workforce
Abbi Melville • 

The challenges of tracking time and attendance in the modern workforce

Tracking time and attendance has become a complex task. Remote work, flexible hours and gig work have introduced challenges that require innovative solutions.

HR Tech
How to calculate rolled-up holiday pay under new 2024 legislation
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How to calculate rolled-up holiday pay under new 2024 legislation

For casual or seasonal workers, holiday entitlement can be complicated. Here’s how to simplify that, with a process called “rolled-up holiday pay”.

Compensation