HR essentials
It's important to understand the process of how to recruit new staff and your obligations as an employer. These pages are an introduction to the essentials of HR and give an overview of what you need to know. If you need further help, we offer an HR package providing comprehensive support.
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Recruitment and resourcing
Understanding the recruitment process and the laws that apply will help you hire the right people with the right skills. Here’s some useful information to guide you.
Performance management
Performance management is about getting the best from your people so that your co-op can achieve its short and long-term goals.
Family friendly rights
As a co-op business, you need to understand the rights your people have in regards to maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave – and we’ve explained them for you here.
Dealing with sickness absence
Managing absence is important for your co-op. It helps reduce staff turnover and creates a happy, motivated workforce.
Grievances and ending employment
Grievances are concerns, problems or complaints raised by employees about any aspect of their job.
Diversity equity and inclusion
A fair, diverse and inclusive workplace actively commits to making sure everyone is accepted, valued and happy. It enhances wellbeing, performance, creativity and reputation.
Blog posts
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Updated: Right to Work Update – big changes from April
An update from Emma Bagshaw, Consultant Senior Solicitor at Seabury Legal Ltd, on further changes to the process employers must take to ensure their employees have the right to work in the UK.
2 years
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Living with Covid-19 - 1 April 2022 changes
On 1 April 2022 the government's Covid-19 guidance was updated. But what does this mean for employers? Our expert HR advice team have analysed the new guidance and share their thoughts.
2 years
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Right to work – an update for employers
Read this update from Emma Bagshaw, Consultant Senior Solicitor at Seabury Legal Ltd, about further changes to the process for employers to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK.
2 years 5 months
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Turbulent times for pay forecasting and the National Living Wage
Our Head of HR Services, Tim Knowles, takes a look at the pay outlook for the coming months and considers the likely increase to the National Living Wage from April 2022.
2 years 6 months
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Case Law Update – August 2021
Gary Morrison, Senior Lawyer at Co-operatives UK, outlines some key learnings for the HR sector with this case law update.
2 years 7 months
Resources
Webinar – Avoiding discrimination at work
Member content
Watch a webinar from Kate Fielding and Gary Morrison from Co‑operatives UK's HR services team about how to avoid discrimination in the workplace.
1 year 7 months
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Webinar: Employment law update 2022
Member content
This webinar run by our HR experts brings you up to date with the current employment law landscape, will take a look at some of the most important recent employment tribunal decisions, and look ahead…
1 year 10 months
Webinar: Employment law update
Member content
This webinar looks at some of the employment law changes that have taken place this year, covering Brexit, the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme and more
2 years 10 months
Webinar: Creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op
Member content
Re-cap of Jenny Holgrove's session on creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op. This recording is intended only for members of Co-operatives UK or non-members who paid to attend…
2 years 11 months
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Ramadan Engagement Pack
This helpful guide produced by our largest members The Co-op, explains what Ramadan is and how co-op leaders can support Muslim colleagues during this holy month.
2 years 11 months
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