Why are savvy businesses talking about ER case management tools, during COVID-19?
As bleak as COVID-19 has been for businesses and employees alike, the strategic HR – and more specifically ER – agendas have really taken shape within organisations large and small. The age-old debate surrounding whether […]
Getting to know Charlotte Ashton, ESP Law’s Senior Solicitor
We’re proud of our amazing team at ESP Law and wanted to share a behind-the-scenes look into each of our colleagues. So, each month, we’ll ‘introduce’ you to one of them so you can find […]
Coronavirus update – Expansion of the Job Support Scheme
In anticipation of harsher restrictions, which could be in place as early as next week in parts of England, the Chancellor has announced this afternoon an expansion to the Job Support Scheme which was unveiled […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus
The Treasury has issued a Treasury Direction which provides the anticipated details of the Job Retention Bonus (JRB). Eligible employers will be able to claim this Job Retention Bonus between 15 February and 31 March […]
Coronavirus update – 28th September 2020
New Coronavirus Regulations came into force last night. The new rules affect employers as follows: New regulation 7 requires that employers should not knowingly allow a worker (including an agency worker) to attend any place […]
HR challenges for 2020 and beyond
This year may have been one of the most challenging times for managers on a global scale. While there have been opportunities too, HR teams continue to be tasked with adapting to ever-changing government guidance […]
Chancellor announces the introduction of the Job Support Scheme
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has today announced the Government’s plans to introduce a new scheme known as the Job Support Scheme to commence from 1st November and lasting for 6 months. The scheme is introduced […]
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’s fraudulent claims
Following the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to address the employment concerns during the global crisis, there have been reports that it may not have always been used in the way it […]
ER software vs HR software – what’s the difference?
Many people think Employee Relations (ER) software and HR software are one and the same thing. In fact, some senior Human Resources professionals – including those who are extremely familiar with the mature HR software […]
Getting to know Charlotte Morris, ESP Law’s senior solicitor
We are proud of our amazing team at ESP Law and recently added some new faces to the mix. So, we wanted to ‘introduce’ you to each of them. Find out more about their role, […]
Five advantages of MyHRCases that HR professionals need to know
As a busy HR professional, you will be typically be tackling manually intensive spreadsheets to try and keep track of ER case activity, battling with rising and complex Employee Relations (ER) caseloads, and tasked with […]
Is there a difference when managing employees who are working from home?
One of the huge business impacts following the COVID-19 crisis has been how many employees are now operating remotely – and how workplaces have had to swiftly adapt. ESP Law director, Sarah Dillon, explains the […]
Job Retention Bonus Scheme
Further information has now been published on the Government’s Job Retention Bonus (JRB) which was first announced on 8 July 2020 as part of the “Plan for Jobs”. Under the JRB, there will be a […]
Is Employee Relations the forgotten HR module?
The HR software industry represents a vast and crowded global marketplace reportedly worth an estimated $10bn. But in such a busy environment, why does Employee Relations (ER) rarely appear in vendors’ suites of modules? What […]
How a global crisis can drive a seismic shift towards agile working
The Coronavirus outbreak has proved to be an historic moment in time across the world. For businesses, it has created serious challenges to livelihoods, without discrimination. As leaders begin to pick up the pieces, organisations […]