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❄️ Winter is here, and so is the chill! ❄️ As temperatures drop 🥶 it's essential for businesses to have a plan for keeping their teams informed and safe during adverse weather conditions. Here's a quick checklist 📝 to ensure everyone knows what to do if severe weather strikes: 1️⃣ Stay in touch: Employees should notify their managers ASAP if they face challenges getting to work 2️⃣ Safety first: Don't travel if conditions are unsafe 3️⃣ Flexibility matters: Work from home if you can 4️⃣ Fairness is key: If the office is closed, employees must still be paid 5️⃣ Parent-friendly policies: Parents can take unpaid leave if schools are closed Ensure you prioritise safety, communication and flexibility to keep things running smoothly this winter ❄️ #HR #HRAdvice #WinterReadiness #TeamSafety #WorkplaceFlexibility

🎉 Happy New Year 2025 from all of us at Haus of HR 🏠! As we step into a brand new year 🗓️ we’re filled with excitement for the opportunities ahead 2024 was a year of growth and progress, and we can’t wait to continue supporting your business in 2025 🚀 Here’s to fresh starts, new challenges and continued success. May this year bring growth, happiness and all the positive changes your business and team deserve! 💼 🙋♀️ Hope there aren’t too many sore heads today after the celebrations - here’s to making 2025 our best year yet! 🙌 #HappyNewYear #NewYear2025 #HRSupport

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒’𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐇𝐑 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 📰 As we wrap up 2024, Team Haus of HR 🏠 are reflecting on the incredible shifts that have shaped workplaces this year. From groundbreaking legislative changes to the emergence of new workplace trends, HR professionals have navigated a year of transformation and innovation 📢 Here are some of the standout headlines that defined HR in 2024.... 1️⃣ 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐞 The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 give employees the right to request flexible arrangements from the start of employment. A game-changer for work-life balance! 2️⃣ 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 With a dramatic rise in suspensions and revocations, compliance has never been more critical for employers navigating the skilled worker visa system 3️⃣ 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 New rules ensure fairness and transparency for part-year and irregular hours workers, creating a more straightforward approach for employers 4️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 Experts weigh in on proposals to raise the state pension age to 71 by 2050 - a move sparking significant concerns about workplace inclusivity for older employees 5️⃣ 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Employers face challenges as minimum salary thresholds rise and earlier miscalculations lead to potential overpayments 6️⃣ 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫’𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐚𝐲 Bold reforms promise day-one rights for all workers, including protection from unfair dismissal, parental leave and sick pay 7️⃣ 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 Labour’s vision to replace the current three-tier employment system aims to simplify legal classifications while safeguarding flexibility and fairness 8️⃣ 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 Changes to skilled worker visa salary thresholds lead some employers to rescind job offers, highlighting the need for strategic workforce planning 9️⃣ ‘𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤’ 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 Millennials and Gen Z are ditching small talk for meaningful, values-driven discussions, reshaping recruitment conversations 🔟 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 What these changes mean for tomorrow's workforce At Haus of HR 🏠 we’re here to help organisations adapt to these changes and build workplaces that thrive. What was your biggest takeaway from 2024’s HR landscape? #HR #WorkplaceTrends #FlexibleWorking #FutureOfWork #HRConsulting #Recruitment

Meowy Christmas 🎄 from the Chief Happiness Officer 🐈⬛ and all of us at Haus of HR 🏠 We hope you're all taking some well-deserved time to relax, recharge and enjoy the festive season (and maybe sneak a few extra treats for yourself) 🎅🍫 Wishing you all plenty of peace, joy and belly rubs this Christmas 😹 Stay safe and we’ll see you in the New Year, hopefully with more antics from the team 😆 #Christmas #HRSupport #ThankYou

It's the last Monday before Christmas... 🎄 We’ve made it! The final stretch is here, and let’s be honest - today is a mix of…. Pretending to be productive 💻 Counting down the hours until the first mince pie 🥧 Wondering how many Zoom calls we can take with a Christmas jumper 🎅 Let's be real, by this time next week, we’ll all be in full-on festive mode: searching for last-minute gifts, eating our body weight in chocolate, and hoping that the “I’ll start that New Year’s resolution on January 1st” moment doesn’t arrive too soon 😅 But for today, let’s wrap up those final tasks and try not to check the clock every 10 minutes 🕒 We’ve got this! 💪 Happy last Monday of 2024! Let the countdown to Christmas begin! 🎄✨ #LastMondayBeforeChristmas #ChristmasCountdown #WorkAndPlay #HolidayMode

Wishing all my connections a truly Meowy Christmas! 🐾🐱 As we wrap up for the festive season, the Haus of HR 🏠 Chief Happiness Officer 🐈⬛ and I 🙋♀️ are taking some much-needed downtime to recharge with family and friends 🥰 Before signing off, I want to give a special shoutout to my incredible co-worker and CHO, who’s had a purr-fect year spreading #happiness, raising awareness about taking care of your people and even fundraising 💰 for Cats Protection. Having once been a rescue cat himself, he knows firsthand the value of a second chance 😻 He’s the best teammate I could ask for (except when he photobombs my Zoom calls with his… unconventional angles 🤪) Sending you all love ❤️ peace ☮️ and happiness 😁 this holiday season. See you on the other side! #Christmas2024 #Happiness #PetsAtWork #CatsOfLinkedIn #HRConsultant #LeadershipCoach #GivingBack

New Year resolutions, whether you love them or hate them, now is a good time to reflect on 2024 and decide what has worked for you and what would you like to change. Would you like to Empower Your Vision by Setting Bold Goals for 2025? Join award-winning leadership coach Rachel Collar - HR Rockstar🤘⭐️ from Haus of HR 🏠 Coaching to kickstart your year with clarity and purpose. Through engaging insights and actionable strategies, you'll learn how to set meaningful goals that align with your personal and professional aspirations. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, reflect and map out a transformative 2025. If this resonates with you please join us at our next Women With Vision Network Networking & Lunch event at 11:30 - 13:30 on 31st January 2025 at Silverstone Museum To book: Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce members can book online https://lnkd.in/eSX8-Tfv Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce members can book online https://lnkd.in/eW-tZqvg Non-members - call 01604 490490 or email events@northants-chamber.co.uk to secure your place today!

We’re taking some time off for Christmas! 🎄 As the year comes to a close, the team at Haus of HR 🏠 are taking a little break to reflect on the amazing year we've had and recharge for the exciting opportunities 2025 will bring ✨ The holiday season is the perfect time to step back, spend quality moments with loved ones and enjoy the festive cheer 🎅 Whether it's cosying up with family, indulging in holiday treats 🍫 or simply unwinding, we believe in the importance of taking time to recharge 🔋 before starting the new year with fresh energy and new ideas 💡 While we’ll be offline for a few days, we’ll be back soon, ready to hit the ground running and support you with all things HR and People in 2025! 🚀 We want to take this moment to thank 🙏 all of our clients, colleagues and partners for a wonderful year. Your trust, support and collaboration mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to continue working together in the new year! 🙌 From all of us at Haus of HR 🏠 we wish you a joyous holiday season, full of peace, love and happiness. May 2025 bring you continued success and new opportunities 🎉 We look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year! 🎆 #ChristmasBreak #HolidaySeason #FestiveSeason #HRConsulting #Gratitude #LookingForward #EmployeeWellbeing

📘 The latest report from the British Chambers of Commerce reveals crucial trends impacting businesses across the UK. Here are the highlights.... 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘 📅 Between August and October 2024, wage growth 📈 remained strong, employment and unemployment both rose, while vacancies and inactivity declined. These trends suggest a cooling labour market with a tightening labour supply for businesses to draw on for growth 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 The UK employment rate for ages 16-64 stood at 74.9%, up 0.1% on the quarter, unchanged from last year 𝑼𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 The unemployment rate for people aged 16+ is 4.3%, up 0.1% on the quarter and 0.3% on the year 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑰𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 The rate of people not seeking work slightly decreased to 21.7%, mainly due to fewer individuals citing caring responsibilities or health issues as reasons for inactivity #LabourMarketTrends #BusinessInsights #FutureOfWork

Yes us HR peeps like a joke too 😆 As we wind down for the year and dive into the festive season, this candle 🕯️ sums up office dynamics a little too well 🤣 While we all know a few ‘dim bulbs’ 💡 around the office, remember this season is about teamwork, patience and spreading joy! 🤷♀️ Whether you’re the light that keeps the team shining or just hanging on by the end of Q4, it’s time to recharge, refresh and share a little festive cheer Here’s to…. 🤣 Laughing through the chaos 🥳 Celebrating small (and big) wins 🤩 Reconnecting with the bright sparks in your team Drop a 🎄 in the comments if you’re ready to light up 2025 with your team! Happy Holidays 🎅❄️ everyone! #Teamwork #ChristmasCheer #Workplace #HRConsulting