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Onboarding Disasters: How Can HR Build a Better Onboarding Experience?

2024-05-2137:57

Is HR providing a good onboarding programme? Only 12% of employees feel that their organisation provides a good one.In our next HR:ER episode, our host and founder, Elissa Thursfield, shares her personal onboarding experience and how HR can avoid similar mistakes.Onboarding sets the tone for an employee’s experience with the company, influencing whether they choose to stay long-term or leave. Effective onboarding can improve employee retention by 82%, saving businesses a lot of time and money in recruitment.We cover:- How can HR personalise onboarding for various roles, experience levels, and cultural backgrounds?- How can HR measure the effectiveness of onboarding programmes?- How can HR ensure onboarding procedures comply with relevant laws and regulations?- What emergency measures can HR take to prevent bad onboarding incidents in the future? SHAMELESS PLUG – the Hroes HR system onboards your staff compliantly and in less than 5 minutes, which would usually take HR hours. RTW checks and contracts of employment are completed in just a few clicks. Contact us to get started: https://hroes.co.uk/packages/software/hr-software-home/Subscribe now and send us your questions to HRER@hroes.co.uk to make your workplace disaster-free. -

What Happens When HRs Skip Recruitment Checks? "Murderer" Hired

2024-05-0739:26

What happens when HRs skip compliance and DBS checks with a new employee? You accidentally hire a murderer.This was only discovered when staff noticed the "strange vibe" of a new employee around the office. After a social media stalk, it turned out he faked his identity and previously spent time in prison for murdering a woman.As part of his role, he had been visiting homes as a handyman and moreover, the office staff was also mostly female, who were at risk in his presence.This is why it's crucial to do background checks (DBS, identity, work checks) before a new employee starts - as a quick ID check would have discovered he was a murderer.We discuss this HR crisis story in more detail and emergency measures HRs can implement to ensure you don't hire a murderer in your workplace.Are you missing work checks because you're bogged down with HR admin? The Hroes system has right-to-work and ID checks all in one place, so you can avoid any onboarding nightmares at your workplace.Do you have your own workplace emergency? Email us at HRER@hroes.co.uk and we'll be happy to treat your emergency for you. Subscribe to the channel to make your workplace disaster-free! -

Face Value: Are 'Middle Finger' Tattoos Workplace Appropriate?

2024-04-2336:46

What do you do when an employee breaches the company dress code? According to research, 63% of the public say they would consider face and neck tattoos to be unprofessional.In this episode of HR:ER, we share the unexpected challenges HR professionals face when an employee's personal choices collide with workplace policies. Our HR crisis story involves an employee in a customer-facing role who let loose on a stag do and returned with a 'middle finger' tattoo.Join us as we dissect the complexities of managing such situations, such as addressing dress code, personal hygiene, tattoos and piercings. We share strategies for balancing individual expression with company culture, handling sensitive discussions with professionalism, and implementing HR policies to prevent future incidents.Do you have your own workplace emergency? Contact us via our website and we'll be happy to treat your emergency for you. Subscribe to the channel to make your workplace disaster-free! -

Can Employees Really Work From Anywhere? The Rise of Digital Nomads

2024-04-0932:49

Can employees pack up and work from anywhere?With the rise of remote work spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in digital nomads opting to work from abroad. But is it really feasible? What are the legal, logistical, and team challenges that come with it?This follows after an employee who relocated to Finland for the duration of the ski season without telling her employer who then noticed when she saw ski slopes in her Team's background rather than her 'usual' office setup.Our hosts discuss the legal considerations for both employees and employers, including tax implications, visa requirements, and compliance with local labour laws. Additionally, we'll examine the practical challenges such as time zone differences, maintaining productivity and communication across distances.Do you need help in managing remote work in your workplace? Contact our employment experts for a free consultation: https://hroes.co.uk/packages/business-hr-advice/Subscribe to make your workplace disaster-free! -

Is It Acceptable To Pull a ‘Sicky’ To Go on Holiday?

2024-03-2628:07

Facing an employee who's pulling a 'sicky'?It's a common HR dilemma, which we tackle in our latest HR:ER podcast! A lucky employee won 10k on a scratch card and booked a holiday without authorisation, quoting "I'll just pull a sicky" when their holiday request was rejected.So what can HRs do? We share emergency measures HRs can implement to prevent 'sickies' happening in the workplace, including:- What steps should HR take when an employee threatens to call in sick after being denied time off?- What disciplinary actions or consequences should employers consider for employees who take unauthorised leave? Is it a breach of trust?- As an HR professional, how do you prove employees are actually pulling a sicky?- What preventative policies should HRs have in place to make sure this doesn’t happen in future?Ready to tackle 'sickies' head-on in your workplace? Contact our law employment experts for advice today: https://hroes.co.uk/We'd love to hear about your workplace emergencies! Email us at HRER@hroes.co.uk and we'd be happy to treat them for you. Subscribe to make your workplace disaster-free! Let us know if you're loving the podcast here: https://lovethepodcast.com/hr-er

OnlyFans in the Workplace? Are “Side-Hustles” Becoming a Problem?

2024-03-1231:15

What do you do when you catch an employee viewing inappropriate content, notably OnlyFans, on a work computer?How do you untangle the web when the OnlyFans account in question, is someone else who also works for your business?This is the crazy story that we're discussing in our next podcast episode of HR:ER, as our HR crisis story is about an employee who not only riddled his computer with viruses but also confessed to accessing the OnlyFans profile of someone that they directly line manage.We talk about how to handle this in the workplace, as well as:Should side hustles be allowed?What is deemed inappropriate content?Is there an unfair bias’s between women and men regarding 'inappropriate' content?What are the legal ramifications of accessing inappropriate content on work property?Who's in the wrong - the manager for making the content or the employee for stalking his manager? Let us know if you're loving the podcast here: https://lovethepodcast.com/hr-er Is your workplace disaster-free? Contact us today to deal with your emergency from our top-level CIPD advisors: https://hroes.co.uk/packages/business-hr-advice/

Is Mental Health Ever An Excuse For Violence In The Workplace?

2024-02-2727:57

In today's workforce, mental health challenges affect a staggering 84% of workers annually. This prevalence has surged in recent years, paralleling the rise of conditions such as ADHD and Autism, leaving many employers grappling with how to navigate this complex terrain effectively.But where do we draw the line between health conditions and violence in the workplace? In our latest HR:ER episode, our crisis story focuses on an employee who had a mental health outburst at work, which ended up with him punching a colleague and swearing at a customer.We dissect emergency protocols for managing instances of workplace violence intertwined with mental health issues, discussing the delicate balance between addressing such behaviour while safeguarding against discrimination. Additionally, we examine the vital role of workplace accommodations in fostering a supportive environment conducive to the well-being of all employees. Let us know if you're loving the podcast here: https://lovethepodcast.com/hr-er Is your workplace grappling with a crisis involving workplace violence and mental health challenges? Reach out to us HRER@hroes.co.uk and we can diagnose it for you.

When Does Using AI Become Cheating at Work?

2024-02-1326:38

AI (Artificial Intelligence) has no doubt become an everyday tool in the modern workplace, but when does it become classed as cheating?Our next HR crisis story is about an employee using AI to do all his work and then spending the rest of his time playing virtual poker and snooker. Causing issues with the employer due to the quality of his work, specifically with the accuracy of some of the content.In this episode, we cover the issues HR professionals face when it comes to AI misuse in the workplace. Including:- How can HR professionals and employers stay ahead of the curve to detect and prevent AI-driven cheating in the workplace?- If an employee is caught using AI to cheat, what are the ethical and disciplinary considerations for HR professionals?- If an employee uses AI to complete their workday in a matter of minutes, does this mean their role is redundant?We also cover the important topic of data security, as inputting your company's data into AI, is releasing your information on the web for anyone to use - which could cause loads of legal issues.Let us know if you're loving the podcast here: https://lovethepodcast.com/hr-er Do you have your own workplace emergency? Email us at HRER@hroes.co.uk and we'll be happy to treat it.

Is Sniffing A Shirt Sexual Harassment Gone Too Far?

2024-01-3028:29

Welcome to our first episode of the HR: ER podcast, where we get into dealing with your HR Emergencies! Our first episode doesn't disappoint, as our HR crisis story is a unusual but serious one. It begins with an employee, whose admiration for a famous model went a little too far! This all ended up with an employee caught using their client's hot tub, sniffing their t-shirt and getting reported for sexual harassment in the workplace. This begs the questions: - What is classed as sexual harassment in the workplace? - How do you deal with any concerns of sexual harassment in the workplace? - What boundaries should employers be putting into place so this doesn't happen? In this episode, our hosts dissect this HR emergency and share key learnings for HR professionals and business owners alike. Do you have your own workplace emergency? Email us at HRER@hroes.co.uk and we'll be happy to treat your emergency or contact us via our website for a free consultation from our award-winning employment law advisors. Subscribe to the channel to make your workplace be disaster-free!

HR:ER - Trailer

2024-01-2302:12

HR: ER is the emergency room for business owners, HR professionals and anyone else who is responsible for managing or employing a team of people.Hosted by Hroes founder Elissa Thursfield, with 15 years of first-hand lawyer and consulting experience and software service specialist Oliver Robinson they provide you with a generous dose of insights and practical advice.From hiring nightmares to compliance chaos, the unexpected to the downright disastrous "HR: ER" pulls back the curtain on events that have unfolded in workplaces around the world, the challenges HR professionals face daily the juicy details of HR missteps, legal blunders, and workplace fiascos.Sharing real stories that will make you gasp, laugh, and maybe even nod your head in sympathetic understanding, and bringing in industry experts, seasoned HR professionals, and legal minds alike.So whether you're an HR professional looking to enhance your skills, a business leader aiming to create a resilient workplace, or just wanting to hear workplace drama, this podcast is for you."HR: ER” is a judgment-free zone where we share stories, offer solutions, and build a community dedicated to improving the world of work. Join Us: Subscribe now to "HR: ER" and send us your questions to HRER@hroes.co.uk to become part of the conversation. Learn how to treat your HR, so your workplace can be disaster-free.

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