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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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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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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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Coronavirus: An employer’s guide

Coronavirus: An employer’s guide

The news that Coronavirus has spread to the UK, with thirteen patients in England testing positive for Covid-19 means that many businesses are beginning to consider how they can mitigate any adverse effect on their workforces. We’ve compiled a list of guidelines.
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Professional Development Goals

Professional Development Goals

Hopefully you’ve done your performance reviews and set your team goals for the coming year, but have you set your own professional development goals? This week’s blog focuses on how managers can develop their skills.
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Embracing a growth mindset will always yield results

Embracing a growth mindset will always yield results

If a plant isn’t growing or yielding a harvest the best thing to do is water it, feed it, and move it to a different spot. The same can be said for our employees and their careers. Read our latest blog on the difference between fixed and growth mindsets.
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