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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Managing the expectations of your employees
Do you know what your employee’s expectations are? Do all of your employees, not just management, know what the company’s strategic objectives are? It is all too easy to get embroiled in the day-to-day running of a business, with people taking care of their individual tasks. With the new year fast approaching, many businesses will be carrying out their end of year performance reviews. This is a great opportunity to ensure that you are managing your employee’s expectations.
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National Living Wage and Real Living Wage - finance matters
As an employer you must pay the minimum wage but are you an employer who has voluntarily signed up to the ‘real living wage’? This November it has had a rise of 2.8%. A high number of the UK population have admitted that they are struggling financially. Last year it was reported that half of all UK adults are financially vulnerable. They are failing to pay bills and are resorting to borrowing money to make ends meet. This week is Talk Money Week, is your workplace supporting staff?
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National Stress Awareness Day
Today the 7 November, is National Stress Awareness Day, Mind is a charity that raises awareness and provides advice and support to empower people experiencing mental health problems. They are asking employers to start the conversation about stress in the workplace, by creating a Stress Awareness Space, where staff can share their thoughts and feelings when they are stressed.
How does your workplace support employees with stress?
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What does Budget 2018 mean for businesses?
On Monday we heard from Philip Hammond, The Chancellor that austerity is coming to an end. As he announced the budget and thanked the British public for their hard work. We look at what this means for businesses.
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GDPR update
Before the GDPR deadline on 25 May 2018, you more than likely had a task force or plan to ensure your organisation was GDPR compliant. Nearly six months on where are you now and are you happy that your business is GDPR compliant?
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The rights of different types of workers in the age of the gig economy
In the age of the gig economy as an employer how do you navigate the rights of different types of workers?
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Poor workplace training - the cost to your business
With the well documented skills shortage, why are so many UK workplaces failing to prioritise learning and development?
Businesses that do not invest in L&D are more likely to have a decreased turnover and higher turnover of staff.
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How to manage remote workers
It is National Work Life Week providing employers and employees an opportunity to focus on well-being at work and how to strike a work-life balance. With an increasingly remote workforce and flexible working, come new challenges for leaders and managers. For example, how can a business develop future leaders and successors and how can you build a cohesive team?
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