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Welcome to the Minerva HR Blog, your go-to space for HR insights, hot topics, and practical guides designed especially for creative small businesses in South East London and beyond.
We break down the complex world of HR compliance, people management, and workplace culture into simple, actionable advice you can actually use. No jargon. No fluff. Just the straight-talking HR know-how you need to keep your business thriving.
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Is your business guilty of “wellbeing washing”?
What is Wellbeing Washing and how can you avoid it? There’s often a disconnect between what employees expect from wellbeing support and...
Sally Brandon
Sep 23, 20242 min read
Big Stay Era and Its Implications for Business Owners
Bye bye to “The Great Resignation” and hello to the “Big Stay Era” The aftermath of COVID-19 brought a wave of change and adaptation for...
Sally Brandon
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Can you legally ask if someone is neurodivergent?
The CIPD estimates that 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent in some way, representing a significant proportion of any workforce. Businesses...
Sally Brandon
Jul 22, 20243 min read
How unconscious bias can affect employee engagement and retention
While most of us have heard the term ‘unconscious bias’, it’s easy to dismiss it as something that affects others and not us. The reality...
Sally Brandon
Jun 13, 20244 min read
It's a Summer of Sport!
Summer of Sport This summer is set to be one full of sport including: ⚽️ Euro 2024 Football 🎾 Wimbledon 🏃🏽♂️ Olympics Games 2024 🏊🏻...
Sally Brandon
Jun 10, 20243 min read
What is HR?
In the words of Maria Von Trapp…. Let's start at the very beginning. It's a very good place to start. When you read you begin with A-B-C,...
Sally Brandon
Jun 2, 20244 min read
A Guide to short service dismissals
It may become apparent quite quickly when an employee joins your business that they aren’t the right person for the role. There could be...
Sally Brandon
May 29, 20249 min read
Managing Flexible Working requests under the new Employment Rights Bill
There is a lot of press and discussion about the Flexible Working amendment that came into law on 6th April 2024 but what does the new...
Sally Brandon
May 1, 20244 min read
700 construction workers take their own lives every year in the UK
That’s a minimum of two lives lost, every single day, which is a really scary and awful statistic. What a grim reality to remind us of...
Sally Brandon
Apr 2, 20242 min read
What is constructive dismissal?
You’ve probably heard the term ‘constructive dismissal’ before, but are you clear on what it actually means? Constructive dismissal is...
Sally Brandon
Mar 2, 20243 min read
3 reasons why you should be using employment surveys in your business
A lot of business owners we speak to are scared of conducting an employee survey because they think it might open a huge can of worms...
Sally Brandon
Feb 26, 20242 min read
Not completing right to work checks? You could be fined up to 60k
The maximum fine for employing an illegal worker is increasing from £20,000 to a whopping £60,000. And if you’re found to knowingly...
Sally Brandon
Jan 21, 20246 min read
2024 /25 Statutory Payments Rates
The statutory payments (National Insurance rates and thresholds and Statutory Payment rates) have been confirmed and published by HMRC...
Sally Brandon
Jan 19, 20242 min read
2024 Employment Law Changes
Are you aware of the employment law changes are coming in 2024 that may change the way you have to manage employees holidays and...
Sally Brandon
Jan 8, 20245 min read
How to stop drowning in HR admin
Are you drowning in HR admin? Do you push admin to the bottom of the list because of the time it takes to manage? Do you keep your...
Sally Brandon
Dec 28, 20233 min read
If you don’t already employ someone with ADHD, it’s likely you will in the future…
That’s because ADHD diagnoses are on the rise And as an employer, it’s important for you to truly understand the condition. Because it’s...
Sally Brandon
Oct 10, 20231 min read
How do I check if my employee is eligible to work in the UK?
You could face a civil penalty if you employ an illegal worker and have not carried out a correct right to work check. These penalties...
Sally Brandon
Apr 30, 20233 min read
Managing Difficult Conversations
It doesn't matter how many difficult conversations you have had, they dont get easier so below are 9 useful tip on how to prepare for it....
Sally Brandon
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Hiring your first employee
You took the leap of faith and started your own business. It's successful and begins to grow. Now you are at a stage where you can't do...
Sally Brandon
Apr 3, 20238 min read
Celebrating Red Nose Day 2023
Red Nose Day is happening on Friday the 17th of March Participating in charity events is a great opportunity for you to engage with your...
Sally Brandon
Mar 11, 20232 min read
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