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Zero-hours contracts
John Crowley • 

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.

Compensation
How HR can create a better work culture
John Crowley • 

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

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Occupation Sick Pay (OSP)
Abbi Melville • 

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Occupation Sick Pay (OSP) 

Let’s get down with the sickness! It’s an offer that you can’t refuse—however much you might want to—because sickness is an unavoidable part of life and work. So, take a deep breath and pull off that plaster… it’s time to talk sick pay.

What is staff turnover
Bharat Jain • 

What is staff turnover?

Join SenseHR as we investigate what staff turnover is, why it’s so important and how you can optimise it for your business

Unlimited holiday allowance
Abbi Melville • 

Unlimited holiday allowance—Netflix, GitHub, and LinkedIn are all doing it, so should you be doing it too? 

Leave without limits—it sounds fantastic! What could possibly go wrong? If you’ve heard about the likes of Netflix, GitHub, LinkedIn, and Virgin, ditching the holiday policies, and are wondering, “What’s all the fuss about?”, then you’ve come to the right place.

Why HR leaders need to consciously uncouple from spreadsheets
John Crowley • 

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
John Crowley • 

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.

5 Steps to reduce absence and improve attendance
Abbi Melville • 

5 Steps to reduce absence and improve attendance 

SenseHR explores the causes of absenteeism and breaks down what you can do to foster a positive work culture and improve your teams’ attendance.

Pre-employment backgrounds checks
Abbi Melville • 

Pre-employment backgrounds checks: when you need them and the laws that regulate them 

How can you conduct background checks and still conform with British standards of politeness? Oh yes, and the law—that’s important too. Let’s have a cuppa and we’ll guide you through it.

Misleading Pricing Practices - The Dark Side of Discounts
John Crowley • 

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!