Anna Ives

Anna is a highly experienced HR Consultant with a MA in HR Management, and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development. Anna set up her business HR Puzzle when she struggled to find a flexible role after maternity leave. HR Puzzle – The missing piece in your business is a HR Consultancy, based in Hertfordshire. Anna supports both individuals and businesses with a range of HR issues. Anna also operates a flexible working helpline for individuals and managers, from advising on the different types of working patterns there are, how to make an application and how to appeal if it goes wrong. Ring 07960113252. W: www.hr-puzzle.com E: anna@HR-puzzle.com

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Employment Rights

Should I be given my retiring job share partner’s hours?

This is a complex issue as it does seem to be in your contract that they should offer you...read more

Employment Rights

Promoted, but not given a pay rise

Did you receive a new contract/ amendment to terms and conditions and was the pay stated...read more

Employment Rights

Employer refusing to allow me to fix my days

Unfortunately, you can only really go with what your contract states legally. You could...read more

Employment Rights

Promoted, but paid less due to lack of commission

I would advise that you firstly look at your contract to see what it says about...read more

Employment Rights

Being returned from secondment to a lower paid role

Secondments should not normally be for longer than two years. If a post is likely to...read more

Employment Rights

Being forced to work over my hours all the time

I would suggest that you speak to your manager or manager's manager and HR if there is...read more

Maternity & Parental Leave

Should post-maternity holiday be paid at my old hours’ rate?

For holiday that is accrued during maternity leave, this should be taken before the...read more

Employment Rights

Should those in danger of redundancy have to compete for other jobs?

Unfortunately, the company is within its rights to advertise the role internally or even...read more

Maternity & Parental Leave

Handed in notice on maternity leave – should I still get my SMP?

I think your employer is right. They have paid your notice period where they will still be...read more

Employment Rights

Can a flexible working agreement be temporary?

Have you had anything in writing or an amendment to your contract? Have you returned to...read more