LBGTQ plus and diversity and equality in the workplace
This month is Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, expression, and equality. With this in mind, employers need to begin to recognise that Pride should exist in workplaces for the other 11 months of the year, and that embracing the diversity of backgrounds and experiences within our workforces can provide real value. Read our blog to discover you what you can do to create a working environment that embraces diversity and equality.
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Why you should invest in management development.
Taking the time to invest in your managers is a key component for future growth which cannot be ignored, especially when one of the top reasons cited for employees leaving a company is due to a lack of poor management.
Whether it is through mentoring, coaching or formal training, it is crucial to find the right solution to support your managers in developing critical skills required to engage and motivate the people within your business.
Our blog explores the key reasons you should invest in your managers.
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IT Security Checklist
When employees leave an organisation, there is a tendancy to focus on the practical aspects of employment. For example, final pay, returning physical equipment, ensuring customers are informed, etc. but many times the IT security of a company during this process is overlooked if it is not built into the formal exit management process. Read our guest blog from LP Networks to find out what you should include in your employee exit checklist to protect your IT security.
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Building relationships with Freelance Staff
In these times of uncertainity, more and more business leaders are choosing to use consultants and freelancers on an "as needed basis" to support areas of the business that do no necessarily require full time attention and support. But how do you ensure that you get the right Freelancer on board and build effective relationships that work for both parties? Read our guest blog from Heather Scott of Kitchen Table Creative, C.I.C, to find out her top 5 tips.
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Are you budgeting for training activities?
Many organisations set a specific budget for learning and development activities. Whatever your budget is, training should play a vital part in your organisation. Organisations need to look for innovative training methods to keep up with dynamic working environments, and the needs of their business and their employees.
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Unauthorised holiday
If you've had to refuse holiday to an employee it can leave them feeling aggrieved, how you manage the refusal is really important. If you find yourself in a situation where an employee doesn't turn up to work on the dates that you refused holiday, how should you handle it?
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Eradicating human trafficking and modern slavery in the workplace. Is your organisation compliant?
According to the Salvation Army cases of modern slavery in the UK has nearly doubled in the past year.
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 means that businesses have to report on how they tackle slavery in their supply chains. Is your organisation doing everything it can to eradicate modern slavery?
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It's Cyber Monday! Are your staff using company equipment for personal use
Since many people spend a large part of their week at work it is unsurprising that they will sometimes carry out personal tasks during working hours and most employers recognise this. With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the run up to Christmas many employers will notice a rise in the number of staff using work computers for shopping. As an employer how can ensure that the right balance is struck and that employees understand what your expectations are?
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The festive season can bring lots of distractions in to the workplace
Are you ready for the festive season? It is very much upon us and whilst for some it represents a time of good cheer and celebration for others it doesn’t. As an employer you are faced with challenges from poor weather conditions, increased staff absences and the associated distractions of the season. How can you support your staffs’ wellbeing and keep them focused on work during such a hectic time?
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Staff and social media - Dealing with the unexpected
At some point most of us have made a mistake on social media, whether that’s uploading the wrong image or accidentally posting a comment in the public domain that was meant to be private. Accidents happen, and, in most cases, they aren’t a problem. But what happens when something is on a large enough scale to reach thousands of people and the reputation of your company and brand is in jeopardy?
This week’s blog is by our guest blogger Tabitha Fox, a highly experienced marketing expert and Managing Director of Social Brand Time, a marketing agency in Kent. She gives her advice on how employers should deal with the unexpected when it comes to staff and social media.
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