Useful HR advice for small businesses
Congratulations, you’ve set up a small business and you’re ready to take on the market and flourish! This is a huge step and, while there is plenty to focus on, it’s important that you take time to consider the HR aspect of your business.
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What are HR consulting and support services?
Outsourcing your HR to a consultancy usually means you get access to resources on a flexible and part-time basis when and where your organisation needs them. It also means saving time and money as employing in-house HR staff usually comes at a far higher price tag than outsourcing to an HR support service. You’ll also only pay for the services you need rather than a full bouquet of services that aren’t relevant to your business. Read on to find out more.
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What happens online, stays online; why you need a social media policy.
Social media is a part of all our lives and impressions made online can have an impact on our businesses. With that in mind, guest blogger Tabitha Fox from Not Another Marketing Agency explains why every company should have a social media policy in place.
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Managing Performance and Conduct While Working from Home
Performance reviews, performance management and disciplinary actions – these are all key functions of management. But can you conduct them effectively while all or part of your workforce is working remotely? Read our latest blog for more on this.
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How to ensure staff career progression when they are working from home
As the anniversary of a year since the UK found itself in lockdown approaches many businesses are considering when and if their teams should come back to the office. But, with all the planning for your business, have you considered your team’s career progression?
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Recruiting during a pandemic
One result of the pandemic is that remote working and remote hiring are now becoming common place. While many of us have embraced remote working, are you ready to hire people via video link?
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5 top tips on how to stay productive while working from home
With more of us working from home than ever, how do you avoid day to day to distractions and stay motivated in your home office? Our team share their top tips learnt from lockdown.
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How to keep your IT Secure when employees leave.
There is a significant amount of change within businesses and organisations at the moment. When a member of staff leaves, there is often a focus on the practical aspects of employment, such as final pay, etc. However, the security aspects of the company’s IT can be overlooked in the exit process. Our Guest Blog is from LP Networks, read what you should be including in your formal employee exit checklist to protect your IT.
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The impact of employee financial wellbeing
With the world events that have caused such a significant impact on business in the last six months, it is no wonder that we are starting to see the consequences of being in debt on employee mental health and wellbeing. Read this week’s blog to find out what your business can do to support employees during this difficult time, keeping them engaged and productive in the workplace.
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Furlough – the next steps
With the end of the Furlough Scheme looming and no further clarity on what the winter will bring for business, employers are being forced to make tough decisions. Don’t be fooled into thinking that you can just make last minute decisions if you have to restructure to keep your business afloat.
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