Balancing running a business with raising a family?
We understand it’s a difficult juggling act, after all, we’re in the same boat! You have the idea, the germ of an idea that becomes an action - you…
Furloughed Workers: Covid 19 Support for employers – What does it mean for your business?
What are Furloughed Workers? Furlough is a process supported by the government to avoid lay off and redundancies of staff and furloughed workers are your employees that fall into this…
April 2020: Employment Law Updates
By now you've hopefully heard of the Good Work Plan and be aware that on 6th April 2020, there will be more than the usual yearly employment law updates to…
Helpful information for Flybe employees
It has been announced that Flybe has collapsed leaving more than 2,300 staff losing their job and facing an uncertain future. At 3 am on Thursday 5th March 2020, the…
How will the Good Work Plan affect my business?
The Good Work Plan has been coined as the "largest upgrade in a generation to workplace rights" and is the government's response to an independent review called out by Matthew…
Stress Awareness Day 6th November 2019: FREE Mental Health Policy
The first Wednesday in November each year is National Stress Awareness Day, and as you know here at Altum HR we are incredibly passionate about all aspects of mental health…
Can I change my company policies?
There are some policies that you must have by law and some you can write yourself, but which are they? We talk you through the must have policies.
Can I change an employment contract?
All employees must have an employment contract, but there will be situations where you may need to amend or update, we should you how you can make changes.
How do I make a member of staff redundant?
There are many reasons why you might find it necessary to make your staff redundant, but how do you know you are following the right procedures?
Managing a Contractor vs an Employee
In order to grow and scale most businesses require a team. You may take on a contractor or employee, but is there a difference in managing the two?