Hello First name / there. Welcome to the February Edition of HR Essentials, Sussex HR Hub's up-to-the-minute monthly newsletter!
 
Read more to understand how AI can be employed to improve your HR and recruitment processes, how to build a flexible workforce and find your onboarding checklist template.
 
 
FOCUS ON THE STEP IN FRONT OF YOU, NOT THE STAIRCASE.
 
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HOW-TO GUIDE
 
How to Build a Flexible Workforce
 
In December 2022, the government confirmed that new legislation would be implemented to support flexible working for employees. With this in mind, it is crucial to discuss how to implement a flexible workplace and the benefits it can have for your company. 
 
Flexible working takes many forms, such as part-time, remote, home working, flexitime, condensed hours, and term-time only hours. So how do you ensure implementing a flexible workplace is successful? Read our how-to guide to learn more. 
 
 
 
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT
 
Over a Quarter of UK Employees Feel Like Outsiders At Work
 
 
Community is vital when it comes to creating a thriving workforce, but this is one of the many moving parts of a business that is currently failing UK employees and in turn businesses alike. 
 
The findings reveal that organisations that are getting workplace community right are much more likely to have employees that produce aspirational levels of great work, and much less likely to lose top talent. 
 
 
 
LEGISLATION UPDATE
 
Important Holiday Pay Update
 
You may remember we recently updated you on the Harpur Trust v Brazel Government legislation which focuses on employees under continuing contracts who work only part of a given year - such as term-time workers, casual workers, zero-hours workers, or seasonal workers.
 
The Government issued a consultation paper to address the problems stemming from the Supreme Court's judgment last year in Harpur Trust v Brazel. As a result of Harpur Trust, part-year workers are entitled to a more significant holiday entitlement than part-time workers who perform an equal total number of hours across the year.
 
The Government is addressing this discrepancy to guarantee that holiday pay and entitlement received by all workers is fair and proportionate to the time they spend working. Find our previous guide attached to recap the law on holiday pay as it stands today. We will update you when we know the outcome of the current consultation. 
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BUSINESS TEMPLATE
 
Onboarding Checklist
 
 
A good onboarding process equips employees with the tools they need to help them become effective team members while allowing them to learn what is expected of them and how the company works.
 
Click the link below to locate your onboarding checklist template.
 
 
 
ON THE BLOG
 
Utilising Artificial Intelligence Within Your Business
 
It's no secret that implementing the most up-to-date technologies is a great way to stay competitive in the world of HR. So, it should be no surprise that AI technology is now being used to revolutionise HR processes, saving time and money and even helping to put the human element back into human resources.
 
Join us in this article to discover how AI can support your business, streamline recruitment, and prevent workplace biases while promoting diversity. 
 
 
 
See you next month,
Dianne
 
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