Mental health at work
Stress is now the biggest cause of long-term sickness absence amongst workers. Our awareness of the scale and impact of mental health at work is increasing, but there is still a long way to go in reducing the stigma, and creating an open culture around mental health. Remember that people are your greatest asset, so looking after their wellbeing is essential to a happier workforce, who in turn are more productive and will take fewer sick days. If you aren’t creating an open culture you will be seen as out of touch. Read on for advice on how you can offer meaningful support to your staff.
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Managing social media in the workplace
Social media influences and permeates many aspects of our daily life and it is no surprise that it creeps in to our work time. As an employer you may well have concerns about how to manage the use of social media during the working day. These concerns may be about loss of time and therefore lower productivity levels, and also whilst people are on the job, are they using social media responsibly, or could they be publically engaging on social media in a way that reflects poorly on your organisation? Read on for our advice on dealing with employees use of social media in the workplace.
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Effective team building
If you think that team building is all about spending a lot of money on a day out of the office, perhaps in the wilderness or role playing. It’s time to take another look at what it’s all really about. Team building events should help to boost employee morale and create a more cohesive workplace.
The goal isn’t to alienate anyone or force your employees to socialise with their colleagues. It also doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of money on hiring external companies to run a team building event. Read our advice on how to rethink your team building strategy and get the most out of it.
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PR disaster
An organisation’s reputation can be ruined or salvaged by the way that it handles its communication amidst a PR disaster. Over the years we have seen some of the largest multinational organisations come under fire from PR disasters. Recently Byron Burger hit the headlines with an immigration sting which played out on many platforms including Twitter. News goes viral in an instant, so having a PR communication strategy that hits the ground running is vital to the recovery of your business. Is your company prepared to swiftly and decisively respond to a crisis? Read on for our advice on how to handle a PR disaster.
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Are you stamping out sexual harassment?
In August we saw headlines in the national media that half of women have experienced sexual harassment at work. Whilst you may have quickly dismissed it as not applicable at your place of work, after all no one has complained to you, take some time to consider that this survey also found four out of five cases were not ever reported. What you might consider to be friendly and light-hearted banter could be deeply offensive, or making a member of your staff extremely uncomfortable. Don’t create a work culture of acceptance of this type of behaviour, it could be very damaging to your business.
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What does leaving the EU mean for your business?
Over the weekend we saw headlines of Theresa May at the G20 summit, facing Brexit trade pressure from other world leaders. Closely followed by the headline of our Prime Minister rejecting the points-based system for controlling EU migration. There is no doubt that over the coming weeks and months the momentous referendum result to leave the EU will at times dominate our headlines. But what does leaving the EU mean for your business? Read on for advice on what you should be considering as a business owner.
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Avoid costly legal action against your business
Managing human resources for a small business can be a challenge and they are a critical task. Making a mistake can be costly and can lead to legal action being taken. If you are worried about how to keep your business on the right side of the law, then read on to look at what you can do to keep your company compliant.
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Managing negative employees
Have you got an employee whose work is good and yet their constant complaining and negativity is infecting the rest of the team? They stir up discontent, and yet have an unwillingness to offer solutions to the issues they’re concerned about. To be a successful leader you will need to be able to handle this type and many other types of personality in your employment. If you don’t then it can have a very disruptive and negative impact on the rest of your staff. Read on for how to deal with negative employees.
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Five ways to streamline your HR practices and budget
When was the last time you reviewed your HR practices and budget? In this blog we look at five key considerations to help you streamline them. Last Thursday, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee announced it was cutting interest rates. Their aim is to boost the UK economy post the Brexit vote, by encouraging small businesses to take out loans to fund expansion. However, in these uncertain times, businesses might be feeling cautious, so why not take the time to review your current practices and ensure you are getting the best out of them.
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Dealing with hate in the workplace
Recent reports have shown a significant increase in the reporting of hate crimes in the UK following the EU referendum vote. Hate crime is a criminal offence, and as an employer you need to be aware of your responsibilities to all of your employees. How you respond to an act of hate in your workplace will be critical to preventing it happening again, and will ultimately enable you to cultivate a positive work environment for your staff. Read on for our advice and guidance on hate in the workplace.
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