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Jaime Walker

Jaime Walker specializes in Equal Opportunity Employment and Employee Rights. The content he produces regularly advocates for fair treatment of all in the workplace. With expertise covering Payroll, DevOps, and Customer Data Managment, Jaime's diverse portfolio of content is always refreshing and bursting with new ideas. 
How Can Companies Support Employees with Caregiving Duties?
Employment Law
How Can Companies Support Employees with Caregiving Duties?

As workplaces evolve, employees grapple with complex challenges, including balancing demanding caregiving responsibilities with work. This often leads to burnout. To support caregiving employees, companies need to adopt effective strategies that enable a healthy work-life balance. Doing so not only strengthens workforce well-being but also improves a company’s economic standing and aids in retaining talent. Supportive measures could include flexible

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Zoho Workerly 2.0 Revamps Staffing with Enhanced Features
Customer Data Management
Zoho Workerly 2.0 Revamps Staffing with Enhanced Features

The staffing sector is amidst a technological transformation, optimizing operations that once consumed extensive time and resources. At the forefront, Zoho has rolled out Workerly 2.0, a significant enhancement to its temp staffing software. This update brings a refreshed user interface alongside advanced features, directly responding to the growing needs of the temp work industry. Workerly 2.0 promises more streamlined

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Is the UK Ready to Reform Statutory Sick Pay for All?
Payroll
Is the UK Ready to Reform Statutory Sick Pay for All?

The UK’s statutory sick pay (SSP) has recently come under scrutiny, with a surge in calls for significant reform. There is a collective push from Members of Parliament and other stakeholders to revamp the system, desiring to augment its inclusiveness and supportiveness for workers. This collective agreement stems from the belief that the current SSP system falls short in meeting

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How Can Companies Create Compassionate Bereavement Policies?
Employment Law
How Can Companies Create Compassionate Bereavement Policies?

Amid personal tragedies, such as the loss of a loved one, the support an employer provides can be crucial. Compassionate bereavement policies provide employees with the necessary time to grieve, pay respects, and start healing without the added stress of work responsibilities. Here’s how companies can establish such policies that demonstrate empathy and maintain a supportive work environment. The Significance

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Navigating Workplace Disclosure: Support for Invisible Disabilities
Employment Law
Navigating Workplace Disclosure: Support for Invisible Disabilities

Deciding whether to reveal an invisible disability at work is a deeply personal choice with significant implications. Employees with mental, neurological, intellectual, or learning disabilities must consider the positives, like potentially receiving better support and understanding, against the negative possibilities, which include stigmatization and discrimination. The process is nuanced, involving internal deliberation about personal well-being versus potential professional consequences. Workers

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How Has RTI Changed the UK Payroll Reporting Landscape?
Payroll
How Has RTI Changed the UK Payroll Reporting Landscape?

Before April 2014, UK businesses were accustomed to a payroll reporting process rooted in annual submission. The transition to Real-Time Information (RTI) by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) revolutionized that traditional model. RTI introduced a dynamic approach where employers report their PAYE information in real-time, i.e., every time their employees are paid, replacing the previous annual reporting system with

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How Will Lump Sum Payments Benefit Non-NHS Health Workers?
Payroll
How Will Lump Sum Payments Benefit Non-NHS Health Workers?

The introduction of these payments is more than a financial boost, it’s a strong morale builder. For many non-NHS health workers, the sense of being undervalued was pervasive, despite the critical nature of their roles. The lump sum acts not only as financial recognition but also as a symbol of parity with their NHS counterparts. This gesture is likely to

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How Does Instant’s New App Transform Earned Wage Access?
Payroll
How Does Instant’s New App Transform Earned Wage Access?

In a landscape where financial insecurity is rampant, the ability to access earnings immediately after a workday can signify crucial support for many employees. Instant Financial has embraced this ethos with the launch of their new mobile app, embodying the shift toward responsible earned wage access (EWA) solutions. This transformative app is engineered to provide workers with swift access to

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Navigating Post-Pandemic CRM Trends for Enhanced Customer Engagement
Customer Data Management
Navigating Post-Pandemic CRM Trends for Enhanced Customer Engagement

As businesses tackle the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the landscape of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has faced significant upheaval. The ongoing crisis has emphasized the need for companies to critically reassess their CRM approaches to remain aligned with evolving consumer behaviors and heightened expectations in these volatile times. The push for firms to innovate in their customer engagement

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HC-One Care Workers Gain Day-One Sick Pay in Landmark Deal
Payroll
HC-One Care Workers Gain Day-One Sick Pay in Landmark Deal

The UK care sector is set to undergo a transformative change with a groundbreaking move that will impact thousands of care workers nationwide. In a collaborative effort, HC-One, which stands at the forefront of the UK’s care home services, has forged an alliance with the GMB union to enhance their sick pay scheme. Under this new policy shift, care workers

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How Did Asda’s Payroll System Flub Affect Thousands of Staff?
Payroll
How Did Asda’s Payroll System Flub Affect Thousands of Staff?

In the UK, Asda, a leading supermarket chain, has been facing severe payroll issues with its new system, affecting roughly 10,000 of its employees whose payslips were inaccurately calculated. The error predominantly disrupted holiday pay computations, causing financial trouble for many workers who rely on precise wage calculations. This predicament doesn’t just pertain to Asda—it’s indicative of a growing challenge

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Is Mandatory DEI Training Causing Hostile Workplaces?
Employment Law
Is Mandatory DEI Training Causing Hostile Workplaces?

The adoption of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives in workplaces, aimed at tackling biases and nurturing inclusivity, has been met with mixed reactions. These programs are pivotal in fostering an environment of understanding and respect among employees. However, a notable incident with the Colorado Department of Corrections highlights the complexity involved. An employee challenged the mandatory DEI training, claiming

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