Rest in Peace Ma’am

Rest in peace Your Majesty. An extraordinary Lady, someone with whom most of us have known all our lives and has been the heart of this country for over 70 years. Our country will feel your loss greatly. God Bless you Ma’am. As our second Elizabethan age ends we give...

Pet Bereavement & HR

Some thoughts from Alison Gill, advo’s HR Manager (Clients) Having worked in HR in various industries and with employees at every level and from every background, I have heard numerous reasons why individuals would like time off work.  However, being a devoted animal...

Maternity: Paying Employee’s Statutory Leave

With it being national breastfeeding month this month we thought we would take a look into maternity benefits in the world of payroll. In the UK today there are many Statutory Parental leave options to available to eligible parents/carers in the work place. The main...

World Breastfeeding Week: A focus on employer responsibilities

This week marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week which is celebrated around the world between 1st and 7th August each year. Returning to work after maternity leave can be a difficult step to take. Add to the mix if the mother is breastfeeding or expressing milk...