Gender pay gap
We have recently seen the screaming headlines about the gender pay gap after the BBC published the salaries of their highest earners. As a demographic group, women get paid less than men, they aren’t getting in to the highest-paying roles and industries, which men still dominate in. Organisations, managers and women themselves need to work together so that women are also able to thrive like their male counterparts.
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When an employee unexpectedly resigns
When a key member of your team unexpectedly resigns it can be hard not to take it personally. It can also cause significant disruption to the business. In this blog we look at how to manage this change and transitional period effectively.
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Employee performance - why you should document it
How well and how often do you document the performance of your employees? This documentation is essential for all managers, it means success or failure in the ability to discipline, terminate or fairly reward employees.
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Recruiting seasonal workers
Key periods and commercial pressures for businesses can mean that seasonal workers are required. With the arrival of summer there is a pool of seasonal talent available and looking for employment opportunities during this period. How can you make sure your recruitment and induction processes are as robust for temporary workers as they are for a permanent employee, to ensure you are getting the best for your business?
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Discussing retirement
Do you know how to start a conversation about retirement with your older employees without the possibility of age discrimination? With an ageing workforce, you need to make sure you are identifying training and development needs, and providing the opportunity to discuss future work requirements for all your employees.
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What can go wrong in a performance review?
Performance reviews are important tools for managers, they can boost performance and productivity and are key for talent retention and a positive working culture. These are all vital for the overall growth and productivity of an organisation. There are common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid when conducting reviews, if you don’t they can go very wrong leaving an employee disgruntled and disengaged. Read on for how to avoid these pitfalls in a performance review.
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What does the triggering of article 50 mean for your business?
This week we will see the momentous triggering of article 50, it will be one of the most complicated negotiations of political history. But what exactly does it mean for your business? Read on for areas that could see change and could have an impact on your business.
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How to have a constructive conversation about pay
As a manager and leader, you will face having challenging conversations with your employees. One of the most emotive conversations is around pay and people are likely to become defensive. When having a conversation with a member of staff about their pay, you will need to be able to manage emotions and manage the exchange to make it a constructive conversation. If you get it wrong you may find the employee goes absent, becomes disengaged and their performance suffers, or they may even resign. This blog gives advice on how to have a constructive conversation about pay.
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Achieving work-life balance as a business leader
Do you find yourself wondering where the day has gone? All the goals you’d set yourself at the beginning of the day have been pushed to one side dealing with unexpected issues. Maintaining peak performance at work is demanding and can be stressful. Business leaders can find themselves under enormous pressure with so many responsibilities and deadlines, which can easily seep into their personal life, with their work and personal life boundaries becoming blurred. This blog addresses the importance of achieving a good work-life balance.
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Organisational design for SMEs
Do you know what a well-designed organisation looks like? People often equate organisational design with organisational structure. However, it encompasses much more, it is about aligning all aspects of the organisation with the overall goals and objectives of the business. As an organisation evolves so must the organisational design, this will enable the business to work effectively, helping with communication, productivity and innovation. This blog examines organisation design and how it can work for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
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