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RE: Advice needed :)!

Nicola

I worked in HR Administrator roles which were paperwork, filing, updating HR systems, then other HR Administrator roles where I did the first stage disciplinary hearings and dealt with redundancies.

I agree with Robey, you need to look at the job…
- 13 minutes ago
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RE: Are any other HR people feeling a bit lonely in all this :(

Nicola

This is exactly how I feel, especially this week.

I am back in the office so thought I would feel better, but trying to figure out flexible furlough, coupled with managers not communicating with me and now the announcement of redundancies, let's just…
- 6 days ago
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RE: Standard criminal records check and credit check - how long do they take to do?

Nicola

We did criminal record checks at a previous role (working at a call centre on behalf of a couple of banks who insisted on it being done as part of the new start screening), it took about 2 weeks if memory serves me correctly and if the form was filled…
- 1 month ago
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RE: Coronavirus: Your workplace questions

Nicola

Hi Lourdes,

We have sent emails to all staff working from home, wishing them well, thanking them for their hard work and acknowledging how difficult this has been for people. We've also sent details of www.mind.org.uk/.../ and the Breathing Space…
- 1 month ago
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RE: Non-financial reward/ appreciation /recognition during Covid-19

Nicola

I had an email from our Directors thanking me for my hard work throughout all this and the offer of taking some time off when this is all done (without using my annual leave). That recognition was enough for me.
- 3 months ago
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RE: Are any other HR people feeling a bit lonely in all this :(

Nicola

"I'm in a standalone role so its really difficult and I have managers who seem to think I have all the answers via my secret direct line to Boris' secretary!"

Gemma...do we work for the same Company? haha. This is exactly how i feel…
- 3 months ago
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RE: I need happy thoughts in nasty times.

Nicola

I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. I’ll let you know....
- 3 months ago
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RE: Are any other HR people feeling a bit lonely in all this :(

Nicola

I wish I could have been as articulate as this when speaking to those certain employees line manager...

My version had a few swear words, I must admit!
- 3 months ago
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RE: Are any other HR people feeling a bit lonely in all this :(

Nicola

It’s been a hard week, starting off with various employees showing up on Monday despite showing obvious symptoms (and one father and son who had a confirmed case in their family show up), I’ve had directors disagreeing with each other about what to do…
- 3 months ago
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RE: Coronavirus - employee being given the all clear

Nicola

I thought I had read that people still had to self isolate after testing negative as they may still have it? Isn't everyone who is being tested being given advice by the NHS after?

Sorry if i am completely wrong, it's hard to keep up!
- 3 months ago
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