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John Crowley

Maternity leave
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Doing it for the kids: Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave 

There’s no escaping it—trying to understand parental leave rules and regulations is almost as difficult as… well… raising children. But our helpful guide and handy comparative tables will make things a little bit easier.

Compensation
Zero-hours contracts
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Zero-hours contracts: from zero to … well not quite hero, but it’s getting better 

The SenseHR lowdown on zero-hours contracts and it’s not as ugly as you’d expect. There are some gleaming silver linings to the cloudy world of gig work and if it’s done right, it can give both an employer and their workers the flexibility they need, without exploiting anyone.

How HR can create a better work culture
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How HR can create a better work culture 

SenseHR takes a look at what HR can do to create a positive workplace culture and why it’s so important

Why HR leaders need to consciously uncouple from spreadsheets
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Why HR leaders need to consciously uncouple from spreadsheets

We get it, we’ve all been there. Spreadsheets are familiar but they’re holding your business back and reducing productivity. Here are some of the compelling reasons to make Excel your Ex.

The evolving and growing role of the people profession
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From “Big hat, no cattle” to “all the cattle and too many hats”: The evolving and growing role of the people profession 

The US saying from the 80s, “Big hat, no cattle”, summed up the idea that HR managers had a big important title, but no big important function to go with it. How things have changed! We look at how HR has grown into one of the most diverse, demanding, and agile roles in an organisation.

Misleading Pricing Practices - The Dark Side of Discounts
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Misleading Pricing Practices – The Dark Side of Discounts 

SenseHR takes a dirty dive into the unethical software pricing lures that some HR vendors use to drive sales and trap customers. Join us if you dare!

CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022
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What’s in store for us at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2022? 

As another summer comes to an end and the nights begin to close in, as woolly jumpers grace our shop windows once again, and as we line up at Starbucks for our Pumpkin Spiced Latte, we can’t help but think about a little event beginning with C.

What is the national minimum wage
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What is the national minimum wage, the national living wage, and the real living wage 

Once upon a time—way back in 2016—the legal minimum pay per hour in the UK was dictated by the National Minimum Wage.

Bradford Factor
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What’s the Bradford Factor and how to use it today 

The Bradford Factor isn’t nearly as boring as it sounds. To start with, it’s at the root of an urban legend…

What is HR software?
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What is HR software? 

A Human resources (HR) software solution combines a number of systems and processes and is used by small and large businesses for better employee management