Holiday Entitlements
Like all tools, the Holiday Entitlement Calculator is designed to simplify an otherwise drawn-out process. However, it is still useful to understand the math behind the calculation to figure out how the end sum was reached.
Michael Bear ACIPD
MSc in Human Resource Management Student at University of London | Published Author | Aspiring HR Business Partner | Available for Opportunities from October 2024
Modern Uses of Latin
Latin is more than literary archaeology. It is a language found in many parlances. Be it business, literary, academic, legal, medical, or musical.
Thoughts on Well-being
Lately, I have been reflecting on well-being in the workplace for my studies. Defined by the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as "[1] general health and happiness, or [2] emotional/physical/psychological well-being", its implications are sprawling and not limited to workplace factors. The makeup of well-being is multi-layered....
Employee Health & Disability
Family Resources Survey (FRS) studies are led by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and have been carried out since 1992. Sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the FRS studies people's living standards and circumstances in the UK. This information is invaluable because it is...
Joining the Company of HR Professionals
Three months ago, I began searching for a professional community to join. After researching the City of London and livery company traditions, I wondered if one represented Human Resource (HR) interests. I found exactly what I sought in the "Company of HR Professionals". Chronology of the "Company&...
CIPD Level 5: Module One
On 16 November 2022, I submitted the inaugural summative assessment for my CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management. This assessment entailed providing 12 written responses, aggregating to a total of 5,000 words, addressing various aspects of organisational performance and culture. Subsequently, on 21 November 2022, my submission was...