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When is the right time to make redundancies?

When is the right time to make redundancies?

Covid-19 and the recent lockdown have caused businesses of all sizes to begin to reconsider their staffing. With some sectors now able to reopen and others still unsure of what’s happening, and changes to the government furlough scheme, some business owners may now be considering redundancies. Read our guide on making that decision. 
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Now is the time to think about staff planning

Now is the time to think about staff planning

The news that lockdown measures are slowly being eased means that many businesses should now be planning how to bring their staff members back from Furlough. For businesses of all sizes, it’s important to put a plan into action.
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Business as usual?

Business as usual?

With the Government’s 3-step plan suggesting a phased reopening of businesses and a push to get people back to work, we look at how to create a safe socially-distanced workplace.
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Are you prepared for the return of your team?

Are you prepared for the return of your team?

With rumblings abounding that the lockdown may be gently eased and more businesses now able to operate following social distancing guidelines, it’s time for business owners to begin planning on how they will bring their teams back.
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How can I stay in touch with my furloughed team?

How can I stay in touch with my furloughed team?

After our last blog some of our clients contacted us to ask for suggestions on how to keep in touch with their furloughed staff and how to stay engaged with them. So, we thought it would be a good idea to write a blog for you all.
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How to keep staff spirits up when you aren’t working face to face

How to keep staff spirits up when you aren’t working face to face

For many of us our workspaces have suddenly dramatically changed. Laptops set up on dining room tables and employees juggling work and home schooling their children can have an effect on staff morale. We’ve compiled a list of tips for keeping everyone’s spirits up.
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Information on how to keep your staff and yourself paid during the Covid-19 lockdown

Information on how to keep your staff and yourself paid during the Covid-19 lockdown

We’re all struck by how quickly legislation is changing regarding workers and the current Covid-19 crisis. So much so, we’ve rewritten this blog three times, but we think we now have it, so here is the information you need to know about paying staff and paying yourself.
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Covid -19 – We are prepared, are you?

Covid -19 – We are prepared, are you?

With the increasing challenges and restrictions being placed on businesses on a daily basis, this is a very tough and stressful time for many of our clients and community members.Read on to see how we are helping you.
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The best ways to manage remote and flexible workers

The best ways to manage remote and flexible workers

With remote and flexible working becoming increasingly more popular and achievable, how do you manage remote workers effectively. We’ve compiled some guidelines to ensure that you can still get the best from staff who work from home.
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How do we career plan for jobs that haven’t been designed yet?

How do we career plan for jobs that haven’t been designed yet?

“The times they Are-a-Changin” sang Bob Dylan back in 1964 and he was right. Now they’re changing even faster. So how do we career plan when we don’t know what future jobs and career paths will look like?
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