Celebrating Earth Day: Top 7 ways to make your workplace eco-friendly
Discover how your business can contribute to a sustainable future this Earth Day on 22nd April 2024. Our guide for employers outlines practical steps for fostering eco-friendly workplace practices, from reducing waste to engaging employees in environmental stewardship.
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Embracing Technology in the Workplace: A Guide for Small Businesses
Navigating technology changes is crucial for small businesses.
In this week’s blog we share with you some strategies that can make technology transitions seamless and impactful; and how HR support can play a pivotal role in helping you make these transitions effective for your team.
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Kickstarting Stress Awareness Month: Strategies for Managing Workplace Stress
Stress Awareness Month shines a light on the importance of managing workplace stress. Explore our guide for actionable strategies that foster a healthier, more productive work environment.
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How to Conduct a Constructive Salary Review: A Guide for Businesses
As we approach the new financial year, many business owners will be thinking about the annual salary review. But salary reviews can be more than just numbers; they're opportunities for growth and motivation. Dive into our guide on conducting effective salary reviews that support and uplift your team.
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Effective Strategies for Managing Remote Teams
Since the first Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, the landscape of work has evolved dramatically, with technology and flexible working laws enabling a surge in remote work. This shift has been further accelerated by factors such as extreme weather, strikes severely impacting the public transport system and the increased availability of skilled cost-effective talent in the gig economy.
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Revitalising Your Business In the New Year: Strategies for Sustainable Change and Growth
As the new year starts, it's not just personal resolutions that take centre stage. Business owners often see this time as an opportunity for transformation - be it in the business model, productivity, expansion, or exploring new markets. However, the stark reality is that most resolutions dwindle by mid-February.
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What Small Businesses Need to Know to Prepare for Upcoming Employment Law Changes in the UK
From holiday pay to increases to statutory payments, the employment law landscape in the UK is constantly evolving. With 2023 just around the corner, now is a good time to take a look at some of these updates and what they mean for businesses and employees alike.
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10 Mistakes You Want To Avoid When Recruiting Christmas Staff
Even though it seems like it was summer just yesterday, the Christmas season has waltzed right up to our desks. For many people, it’s the happiest time of the year, but it can be a slightly different story for those in business.
Holidays bring new challenges, hurdles, and opportunities to create a remarkable success story. And although this season will likely feel more relaxed than the previous two, the pandemic is not officially over, and companies and consumers face a new enemy - a recession.
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Do I really need to worry about menopause in my business?
Menopause in the workplace is a hot topic right now. This is partly due to a documentary by Davina McCall that aired on Channel 4 in early May, as well as plenty of recent media coverage on the issue. But have you considered how menopause may affect the women in your business? As a manager or business owner, yes, you should be concerned.
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What are the 5 key people management skills?
“You do not lead by hitting people over the head — that’s assault, not leadership.” Dwight Eisenhower
If you think great people management skills is all about cracking the whip and getting people to do what you want, then you’re in for a rude awakening. People management is a complex and delicate art that, when done well, can result in a high-performing team that’s cohesive, motivated, and focused.
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