Tag Archive for: remote working

The Future of Flexible Working

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As you know the Government has recently commissioned a consultation into Flexible Working.

This considers whether to broaden the current rules including:

  • allowing requests as a ‘day-one right’
  • placing the onus on employers to suggest alternatives
  • reforming the list of ‘fair’ reasons for rejecting a request 

In a recent poll, 77% of employers have had problems finding and keeping employees and nearly 58% of HR leaders think that increasing the availability of flexible working roles will help to resolve this deficit.

Are You Ready?

Whatever the consultation brings, now is the time to check you’re set up to meet any change.

  • Is your Flexible Working policy able to adapt to any proposed changes?
  • Could you consider rethinking your recruitment strategy to open up flexible working options?

Whatever your needs, we can help! Please get in touch with Sue Meehan-Boyes in our team on 07384 468797 to discuss further.

Narrow Quay HR on Remote Performance Management

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We discuss some of our top tips for effective remote performance management whilst working at home.

In this podcast, we discuss:

  • Reinforcing your organisation’s values
  • Open Communication
  • Recognition and trust
  • Goal setting and feedback
  • Development opportunities
Listen To Our Podcast

How Can We Help?

Our specialist HR consultants can help your organisation by:

  • providing support with your day to day HR issues
  • auditing your HR policies and procedure to identify problems and suggest improvements
  • training for your staff
  • practical support with consultations and other HR projects
  • carrying out investigations into grievances, disciplinaries and other matters

Related Resources

If you require specialist HR support relating to carrying out workplace investigations remotely, please contact HR Consultant Caitlin Anniss on 07909 683938.

Podcast – Narrow Quay HR On Carrying Out Workplace Investigations Whilst Remote Working

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We consider the challenges of carrying out a workplace investigation remotely during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

In our podcast, we discuss:

  • Planning for a virtual workplace investigation
  • Practical steps to consider 
  • What to do if an employee refuses to participate
  • Can furloughed staff participate?
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How Can We Help?

Our specialist HR consultants can help your organisation by:

  • providing support with your day to day HR issues
  • auditing your HR policies and procedure to identify problems and suggest improvements
  • training for your staff
  • practical support with consultations and other HR projects
  • carrying out investigations into grievances, disciplinaries and other matters

Related Resources

If you require specialist legal advice relating to carrying out workplace investigations remotely, please contact HR Consultants Caitlin Anniss on 07909 683938 or Sarah Martin on 07799 136091.

Webinar – Narrow Quay HR Club – The Importance of Effective Consultations

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We discuss the importance of effective consultation and how to correctly consult staff remotely, in our first Narrow Quay HR club webinar.

Included in this webinar:

  • Why are consultations needed?
  • Effective consultation
  • Individual and collective consultations
  • Consulting with staff remotely
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How Can We Help?

Our specialist HR consultants can help your organisation by:

  • providing support with your day to day HR issues
  • auditing your HR policies and procedure to identify problems and suggest improvements
  • training for your staff
  • practical support with consultations and other HR projects
  • carrying out investigations into grievances, disciplinaries and other matters

Related Resources

If you require support with consulting your staff, please contact Caitlin Anniss on 07799 136 091 or Jessica Scott-Dye in the VWV Employment Law team on 07799 901 428.

Podcast – Narrow Quay HR On the Challenges With Working From Home

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Experienced HR Consultants, Simon Martin and Joanne Hill, from Narrow Quay HR, provide practical advice for managers on improving your team’s ability to work remotely.

In our podcast, we discuss

  • The role of managers
  • Facilitating wellbeing discussions
  • How to maintain regular contact
  • Tips for remote working
Listen To Our Podcast

How Can We Help?

Our specialist HR consultants can help your organisation by:

  • providing support with your day to day HR issues
  • auditing your HR policies and procedure to identify problems and suggest improvements
  • training for your staff
  • practical support with consultations and other HR projects
  • carrying out investigations into grievances, disciplinaries and other matters

Related Resources

If you require any HR support in relation to the challenges of working from home, please contact HR Consultant Simon Martin on 07384 813 076.

Podcast – Narrow Quay HR On the Practical Issues When Consulting With Employees Remotely

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We have appeared on the VWV On the Case podcast, discussing the issues employers face when consulting with employees, who are working remotely.

In our podcast, we discuss:

• Practical considerations of consultations
• Do you still have to consult?
• Consultations and furloughed staff
• Managing remote meetings
• Methods of communication

Listen To Our Podcast

How Can We Help?

Our specialist HR consultants can help your organisation by:

  • providing support with your day to day HR issues
  • auditing your HR policies and procedure to identify problems and suggest improvements
  • training for your staff
  • practical support with consultations and other HR projects
  • carrying out investigations into grievances, disciplinaries and other matters

Related Resources

• Coronavirus – How Can Employers Consult With Their Staff Effectively?

If you require any HR support in relation to consulting with your staff, please contact HR Consultants from Narrow Quay HR, Caitlin Anniss on 07909 683938 or Sarah Martin on 07799 136 091.