Going for gold with staff health and fitness
Have you and your staff been hit by the Olympic bug? Team GB have certainly been an inspiration, with their performance exceeding expectations and making history, by becoming the first nation to follow up a home Games with an even better performance at the next one. With the last few weeks of summer remaining, and in this inspiring climate from the Games, why not encourage your staff to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle. After all the benefits of healthier staff will have a tangible effect on your business too.
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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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School’s out for the summer
The school summer holidays are upon us. Whether you are a parent or not, as a business owner you most likely have staff with children. This can be a difficult time of year for parents who are trying to juggle childcare and work responsibilities. It can also have a big impact on your business. Have you prepared for this? Read on for our advice on tackling these challenges effectively.
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Recruiting on Facebook, are you being left behind?
Social networks are everywhere and are used in a professional or personal capacity by billions. Employers are increasingly using them as a recruitment tool. Research from social recruiting platform Jobsite, indicates that 94 per cent of recruiters already use, or plan to use social media for recruiting talent. Have you considered branching out and using more than one social network platform but are uncertain of the benefits of recruiting on Facebook? Here are our tips for using Facebook for recruitment.
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Ageing workforce
Older workers are increasingly looking to extend their working lives, with many planning to work beyond retirement age. This presents both an opportunity and challenge for employers. Whether or not you already employ people nearing retirement age, the likelihood is in the future you will have employees remaining in employment for longer. Read on to ensure you understand your responsibilities as an employer and how you can engage and get the most from your older employees.
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2016 - a summer of major sporting events
Major sporting events often mean employees are focusing more on what's happening on the TV screen rather than their computer screen. This summer there are many sporting event distractions. You have probably noticed your employees are distracted right now with all eyes on the European football championships and the Olympics are still to come. How have you tackled this issue so far? Here is our guide for dealing with this summer's major sporting events.
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Is it legal to force women to wear high heels?
Have you ever had to speak to an employee about what they are wearing? You may have seen the recent controversy about a City worker being told she had to change her footwear and wear heels at work. It might be time for you to revisit your dress code policy and update it to the 21st century, or you may find yourself receiving some very unwanted publicity and unhappy employees.
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