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HR on the weekend: Allied, Hampton Court Palace ice rink & more...

HR on the weekend: Allied, Hampton Court Palace ice rink & more...

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Hampton Court Palace, originally built by and for Henry VIII’s Lord Chancellor, Cardinal Wolsey, soon taken over by the King himself, is boasting a 900-metre square outdoor ice rink this winter. Get outside and get your skates on, as the grandiose sixteenth-century backdrop lights up at night. If you’re legs are a little wobbly, don’t worry, you can hire an ice guide to make the experience more composed, less chaotic.

When trying something new, sometimes we just need a helping hand to make things less daunting – which is why more organisations have realised the importance of onboarding. “We’ve seen a lot of exciting growth in onboarding during the last few years,” says Eleanor Nickerson, Director of UK Operations for Top Employers Institute.

“The benefits of creating a multi-dimensional programme are rewarding for employees and company alike. When a new employee is educated, not only on their new role, but on values, strategy and how the organisation operates, they gain a more rounded understanding of the business - and that pays off as they settle in."

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