Entries by Victoria Panagakis

Sophie Mamaladze CIPD Level 3

Sophie Mamaladze, HR Administrator at HR Anchor has completed her CIPD Level 3, Certificate in Human Resources Practice. Sophie started studying for in June 2020 and received her certificate January 2022.  Sophie has been working on attaining this qualification whilst also doing a sterling job for us at HR Anchor, being a key point of […]

Vaccinated employees being treated different to the unvaccinated

  Should Workers who are vaccinated be treated differently to their unvaccinated colleagues? Elissa speaks with Jason Mohammad about unvaccinated workers and whether they should be treated differently to their vaccinated colleagues.   John Lewis wont be treating people differently, there are enough divisions already. There are tensions in workforces where people don’t want to […]

£60 fine for not working from home when you can

Listen here now to hear the recording of HR Anchor’s Elissa Thursfield discussing the £60 fine for not working from home when you can. Nobody has been fined yet It is one of the most cited laws by employees It is the least used by enforcement officers It appears unfair that someone could be fined […]

BBC Radio Wales Hutchinson v Asda Stores Ltd

  BBC Radio Wales Hutchinson v Asda Stores Ltd – Elissa Thursfield, Employment Law Solicitor explains how to avoid employment tribunal and comments on the recent Hutchinson v Asda Stores Ltd tribunal, as a BBC Contributor. Hutchinson v Asda Stores Ltd 75 year old woman from Flintshire has won her legal claim against Asda for […]

An Employers Guide to Supporting those with stress at work

Supporting those with stress at work – An Employers Guide   6 top tips on How HR can support those suffering with stress at work 1. Breathe 2. Understand the Problem 3. Restore Control 4. Priority Check 5. Exercise 6. Be kind to yourself See more of our step by step guides   6 Steps […]

How HR can support those suffering with stress at work

How HR can support those suffering with stress at work Top Tips Everyone who has ever held a job has felt the pressure of work-related stress. Even if you have the best job in the world and love what you do, you still might at some point stress over meeting deadlines or fulfilling challenging obligations. […]

HR Anchor Careers – Employment Law Paralegal

HR Anchor Careers – Employment Law Paralegal   HR Anchor are growing.  We have a new opportunity to bring in an Employment Law Paralegal to the team. In return for hard work, enthusiasm and passion for the business we offer an exceptional holiday entitlement, competitive pay, mental health support and more paid for training than […]

6 steps to encourage positivity at work

    6 Steps to Encourage Positivity at Work Moderate complaining allowed Encourage gratitude Smile Focus on positivity Set Goals Be the light Negativity can rage through a business ‘like a forest fire’ affecting performance, sending productivity spiralling and zapping all the energy and motivation from your team.  Encouraging a positive work environment is key […]

Care Sector Employment Webinar – Compulsory Vaccinations

Care Sector Employment Law Webinar – Compulsory Vaccinations   Elissa Thursfield – Employment Law Solicitor & MD of HR Anchor presents on the new legislation regarding compulsory vaccinations in the care sector.    We discuss the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 that apply to CQC regulated providers.   Timeline 22nd of […]

Now brooches are on the banned list!

Now brooches are on the banned list! Phobia of Woke I’ll admit I’m a Daily Mail reader. I say this in the loosest possible way, which means I scan over ‘TV and Showbiz’ when I get 5 minutes for a coffee. It’s a guilty pleasure and I try to make up for it by reading […]