Business Solutions to HR Problems
BackupHR™ is a total HR solution for SMEs.
We are here to solve your people issues. Our personal service will give you the right commercial solution to any HR problem.
We are completely focussed on keeping your organisation safe and legal:
- Our Consultants have 60 years combined experience
- Real continuity, accessibility and speed of response
- A practical, commercial approach to employment law
- The right service for you and your budget
- Solutions to your documentation problems
- Dispute resolution services
We balance commercial and people issues to support your business decisions and build solutions around your organisation, keeping you firmly in control.
BackupHR™ consultants are highly qualified, fully experienced professionals helping clients to stay ahead of an ever-increasing legislative burden.
“As an HR Director myself, I found BackupHR’s opinion, perspective and experience invaluable when facing difficult business issues, especially when they are unusual or unexpected.”
“We think of BackupHR as part of our management team – I value their advice and honesty, and often use them as a sounding board.”
“When HR was given to me to run alongside finance, BackupHR proved absolutely crucial to managing this effectively.”
For more information: Cathy Norton BSc F.CIPD CM.IOSH LLM 07969 573052 · cathy@backuphr.com
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Latest News Archive
| Norwich 04.11.2009
'HOW HAS THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP CHANGED SINCE THE CREDIT-CRUNCH?'
Breakfast Seminar - Wednesday 4th November 2009
Barnham Broom Hotel, Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich NR9 4DD
Published Sep 28, 2009 - 11:09 AM
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| Briefing: Frequently Asked Questions - HR Issues
Frequently asked questions
HR is a complicated , specialist subject - that is why we are here. If you are a client and you need more help with any of the issues below, please phone your Consultant for further advice or information.
If you are not a client, please call us direct on 020 8876 6075 or email us at info@backuphr.com and we will be straight back to you.
1. Q. What are the current minimum wage rates?
A. Workers aged 22 and over - £5.80 per hour
Development rate for worker aged 18-21 -£4.83 per hour
Young workers rate aged 16-17 - £3.57 per hour
Published Jun 17, 2009 - 08:58 AM
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| The New ACAS Code
The world of HR is about to experience a small revolution. Following consultation, the government is scrapping the mandatory “3-step” process known as the statutory dismissal and grievance procedure (SDGP).
Published Mar 19, 2009 - 03:05 PM
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| Redundancies - take advice
Many groups of businesses are having to make cuts to adapt to the new "credit crunch" realities. A recent decision against JJB Sports emphasises the need to take good advice and be very careful when making redundancies.
Published Mar 19, 2009 - 02:55 PM
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| Suspension from work
Suspending someone, even on full pay, is an emotive and serious step that most employers do not do lightly. And many are unsure if they are even allowed to do it. So when can you suspend someone?
Published Mar 19, 2009 - 02:39 PM
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| Imposing Gardening Leave
Garden Leave is a term banded around with nonchalance. Most people assume that employers can automatically continue to pay you, but keep you at home, preventing you from working for the competition.
Published Nov 21, 2008 - 02:38 PM
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| Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is one of those areas that many people feel uncomfortable about - the school sneak still has connotations about it. But it is a highly effective way of rooting out bad practice and even criminality in the workplace, and the law increasingly recognises and protects those who blow the whistle.
Published Nov 21, 2008 - 02:31 PM
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| Impartial Appeals are Crucial
In almost any system of law the right of appeal is fundamental. UK employers will find themselves having to conduct appeals in a variety of circumstances – to stay safe you need to carry these out impartially.
Published Nov 20, 2008 - 11:44 AM
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| Training: Dealing With Stress Related Issues In The Workplace
Stress - a word to strike fear into the heart of many managers; how to manage it, what to do if an employee reports in with it, how to stay on the right side of the law. These are all normal reactions, and without training managers to deal effectively and sympathetically with stress and its symptoms, it can be expensive in a litigious age.
Published Sep 02, 2008 - 04:06 PM
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| Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
This is an important piece of legislation – but should you be worried? Well, if you run your company well, your shareholders should be able to sleep at night - if not and the company causes one or more fatalities then this legislation is designed to hit companies where it hurts – their balance sheet and their reputation.
Published Aug 14, 2008 - 12:27 PM
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