Ultra HR is thrilled to introduce the new Teammate Report feature, providing comprehensive insights into your company’s personnel.  At Ultra HR, our commitment is to offer innovative solutions that optimise HR processes for both departments and team members, alike.  Introducing this enhanced feature, the Teammate Report function empowers managers to effortlessly create and personalise teammate reports, providing in-depth insights into your company’s personnel.   Enabling the Teammate Report integration Within each column, managers can choose the specific data they wish to i ..read more

The UK’s flexible working bill has passed through Parliament, giving employees the right to request more flexibility when it comes to their working arrangements.   The bill’s approval demonstrates a positive shift in attitudes, with flexible working now seen as a right instead of a privilege.   This article explores the impending changes set in motion by the new Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 and how they can significantly improve the employee experience.  Changes to flexible working requests: Employees can apply for various flexible working arrangem ..read more

Migraine is a condition that affects millions worldwide and up to 10 million people in the UK alone. The economic impact is huge, costing £8.8 billion in lost days and productivity every year.   Yet migraine still struggles to receive the attention it deserves. Despite being the world’s most common neurological disorder, migraines are frequently dismissed as mere headaches. They are complex and debilitating neurological conditions that can result in life-altering symptoms, leaving many sufferers reluctant to seek support.  This lack of understanding can force employees to hide t ..read more

Employee management and performance evaluation are critical aspects of any organisation’s success. One tool that has gained significant attention in recent years is the Bradford Factor. Designed to help measure and monitor employee absenteeism, the Bradford Factor has its fair share of proponents and critics. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the pros and cons of using the Bradford Factor as a means of managing employee attendance.  Understanding the Bradford Factor The Bradford Factor is a formula-based method used to quantify employee absenteeism, assigning a score to employees based ..read more

In today’s rapidly evolving HR landscape, choosing the right HR software is a significant decision that requires careful consideration, research, and time.   Organisations worldwide are seeking ways to optimise their HR strategies by incorporating efficient and reliable HR software solutions, aimed at streamlining the management of human resources. With digital transformation in full swing, staying ahead of technological advancements is important. However, so much information available online can sometimes make the shift to automated HR software feel overwhelming.  Before you spend ..read more

A survey from the Society for Human Resource Management discovered that two-thirds of supervisors overseeing remote workers said they believed they were more replaceable than on-site workers. Additionally, the survey revealed that 42% of supervisors inadvertently overlooked remote workers when assigning tasks.    What is proximity bias?  Proximity bias, also referred to as nearness bias or propinquity bias, is a type of cognitive bias often wired into instinctive human decision-making and general interaction with the aim of forming closer bonds with individuals who are physicall ..read more

As an HR professional, staying informed about the latest trends and gaining insights into human behaviour and organisational dynamics is essential. We recently published a list of our favourite HR podcasts. Another excellent resource that offers valuable knowledge and inspiration you can use to design your HR strategy is TED Talks. These captivating presentations by experts from various fields can provide HR professionals with fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and practical strategies to enhance their skills and make a positive impact on their organisations. In this blog post, we have cura ..read more

Podcasts are the perfect way to share insights, expertise, and stories across various industries. Whether you’re listening at work, at the gym or while commuting, there’s a podcast for almost any topic you can think of. They’re popular too, with over 19 million people in the UK listening to podcasts regularly.  For HR professionals, podcasts offer an excellent way to stay informed on the latest trends, best practices, and thought leadership in the human resources field.  In this post, we’ve created a list of some of our favourite HR podcasts that will keep you engaged, inspired, and ..read more

Recent research by PwC estimates that employee absence costs UK businesses around £29 billion each year. This financial burden is a serious issue for businesses and highlights the importance of absence management.    Employee absence is an unavoidable part of managing a team and operating a business. People get ill, or experience issues that mean they can’t work. How do you manage it like a pro?    In this article, we look at the importance of absence management and the best tools and strategies for reducing absenteeism and the implications for your business ..read more

The benefits of HR automation can be game changers. Over the past decade, HR has become the heart of organisations. No longer just the department for ‘hiring and firing’, HR plays a central role in recruitment, onboarding, performance, timekeeping, compliance, training, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion. That’s a long list and with it comes the admin and paperwork. Running the HR department with manual systems, multiple spreadsheets or disconnected software is time-consuming, leaving little time to focus on what really matters. People. In this article, we look at the benefits of HR automatio ..read more