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UK GDPR: Keeping your small business compliant

UK GDPR: Keeping your small business compliant

With the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) being in force since 2018 it’s tempting to think all the fuss that surrounded its introduction has gone away. But UK GDPR is still very much with us. People are more aware of their individual rights, and data...

Understanding GDPR – a summary

Understanding GDPR – a summary

GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation in its full name, is the regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy. This applies to how we look after our employee data, how long we can store it for, and so many other areas of data protection law. It can be a...

Recording conversations at work

Recording conversations at work

Now that 99% of people have a smartphone in their pocket, it’s a real worry for employers that they’ll find themselves being secretly recorded by an employee. This can throw up all sorts of problems, from creating mistrust between colleagues to leaving you on the...

7 HR problems your spreadsheet can’t solve

7 HR problems your spreadsheet can’t solve

The spreadsheet - a great place to create and analyse data, right? Right. So there’s no harm in using it for managing your HR, right? Well, not quite. We know that it can be an easy way to manage holiday requests and employee information when you're just starting out....

ChatGPT in the workplace

ChatGPT in the workplace

We all know how quickly technology is advancing and with each great leap in artificial intelligence (AI), comes more questions. AI is part of our day-to-day lives now, which means we’re still learning how it impacts our working world and the jobs in it. ChatGPT is the...

Why do small businesses need HR support?

Why do small businesses need HR support?

Running a small business can be both demanding and rewarding. From the early days of being a brand-new start-up through to running a thriving well-established business, managing people will always be part and parcel of being a business owner. Whether you have a team...

What’s new in employment law 2023?

What’s new in employment law 2023?

2022 has been another tricky year for HR issues in small businesses, with the cost-of-living crisis and some remaining issues from the Covid-19 pandemic adding extra pressure to employers, employees, and households across the country. Here at citrus HR, we work hard...

How to pick the best HR software for your small business

How to pick the best HR software for your small business

Spend some time googling HR software for small businesses and you’ll quickly appreciate how much choice there is. The market is cluttered, no question about it. So how do we sort through the impenetrable jargon and marketing shpiel to choose the best option? That’s...

Does a small business need HR software?

Does a small business need HR software?

“Do I need HR software for my small business?” The simple fact you’re asking that question indicates what the answer might be, but let’s break it down. Here’s a story we commonly encounter... HR creep Business start-ups rarely consider HR until they need to. And why...

Phishing: how to protect your small business

Phishing: how to protect your small business

Protecting your customer and employee data might seem easy, but with different hacking techniques coming into play on a daily basis, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to know if you are emailing Helen the HR Assistant or Sam the Scammer. But never fear. There are...

What can HR software do for my small business?

What can HR software do for my small business?

Small businesses can get along without HR software. Using Excel spreadsheets, Google Calendar, paper lists and post-it notes, it’s absolutely possible to keep yourself up to date, organised, and on the right side of compliance. In a small business, it’s usually the...

Employment Law Changes to look out for in 2022

Employment Law Changes to look out for in 2022

2021 has been another very difficult year for HR issues in your smaller business, especially with the new norm of lockdowns, self-isolation, working from home, and furlough. 2022 looks set to be another challenging year as we continue to deal with the effects of...

Employment law changes to look out for in 2021

Employment law changes to look out for in 2021

If you’re a smaller business weary of coping with a surge of HR issues during 2020, whether caused by Covid-19, Brexit or just day-to-day operations, we feel for you and help is at hand! The UK has just been identified as one of the most complex HR and payroll...

7 employment law changes coming in 2020

7 employment law changes coming in 2020

It’s a busy time for changes to employment law. Below are seven key changes to be aware of and to plan for now, that are definitely happening. We expect most of these to come into effect in April. And there are even more employment law changes outlined in the Queen’s...

TUPE: How to get the transfer process right

TUPE: How to get the transfer process right

If you’re involved in a TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) transfer process, either as the outgoing employer (the “transferor”) or incoming employer (the “transferee”), there are several crucial steps you need to follow to make sure you get...

Travel time to work law

Travel time to work law

As a small business owner, it can be tricky keeping up to date with different employment laws. Sometimes it seems as if the rules are constantly changing, particularly around hours and holidays, and this can cause a lot of worries for employers who don’t want to risk...