The flexible alternative to owning or growing your own HR team

At HR Now we practice what we preach – Tony one of our senior consultants reached a “BIG number milestone age” last year – a number that would see many people retire from work completely.

Tony just loves what he does and we love having him do it so we worked up a plan that supported a significant reduction in hours and a tight focus on job content that plays to his strengths and interests.

We have a win-win situation in that he continues to enjoy using his skills and knowledge to deliver for our business, his colleagues and of course our clients.

Read the following short article to find out how we’re riding the crest of a wave with our silver surfer…

A recent Jersey Employment Tribunal case highlights the importance of following proper procedure when dealing with resignations and dismissals. In Kyalo v Dandara, the claimant failed in his discrimination and notice claims—but succeeded in proving unfair dismissal, albeit with a significantly reduced award. This case is a must-read for employers: it underlines why written confirmation matters, why assumptions can be costly, and how poorly handled testimony can seriously damage your defence.