Avoid a Christmas work party disaster
As we enter the festive season you have probably already started to organise some form of celebration or party for your staff. It should be a great event for colleagues to get together and relax. However, what happens if somebody goes too far? And then somebody else records them and it plays out on social media? Despite being out of office hours and usually away from work premises, the office Christmas party is seen as an extension of work by the Employment Tribunal, and therefore, normal working behaviour should be adhered to. Here are our tips on how to avoid Christmas party disasters and to simply enjoy the festivities.
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Managing politics in the workplace
Headlines of Brexit and the US presidential election have dominated our news this year. They may well have dominated conversations in your business too. As a leader you will no doubt have had to deal with your own office politics and may well have found yourself embroiled in a conflict between employees. Some aspects of politics will almost always occur in the workplace. As a leader you are expected to be politically knowledgeable and resolve any conflict. Read on for our advice on managing office politics and creating a working culture where conflict can be resolved.
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Business growing pains
Your business is thriving and all that hard work is starting to see real results. And yet you’re feeling more stressed than ever and wondering how you can achieve your daily tasks, let alone achieve your weekly or monthly tasks and strategies. Many leaders experience this, as their business grows at a frenetic pace and then they struggle to keep up with all the changes involved. Read on for our advice on how to manage your business growing pains.
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How to effectively manage annual leave
Christmas is fast approaching and as a leader it can be difficult to manage staff holidays. Even large corporations can find it hard but in smaller businesses with less people, covering holidays can prove really challenging. Often employees want to take their holidays in the same week, particularly at Christmas, New Years and other school holidays. Here are our tips on how you can best manage employee holidays and avoid the related issues that come with it.
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Key employment law changes
Changes to employment law affect all companies but can be particularly challenging for SMEs to navigate. Larger corporations have an entire HR department in place to administer and communicate the changes at all levels of the business. But what if you don’t have a dedicated HR department? This is the case for most SMEs. Legislation isn’t something just to be passed on to separate departments. It’s something the whole company has to be aware of. The complexity of employment law can be overwhelming, but it is essential that you are up to date and keeping abreast of it. Here are some key employment law changes that you should be aware of.
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Mental health at work
Stress is now the biggest cause of long-term sickness absence amongst workers. Our awareness of the scale and impact of mental health at work is increasing, but there is still a long way to go in reducing the stigma, and creating an open culture around mental health. Remember that people are your greatest asset, so looking after their wellbeing is essential to a happier workforce, who in turn are more productive and will take fewer sick days. If you aren’t creating an open culture you will be seen as out of touch. Read on for advice on how you can offer meaningful support to your staff.
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Managing social media in the workplace
Social media influences and permeates many aspects of our daily life and it is no surprise that it creeps in to our work time. As an employer you may well have concerns about how to manage the use of social media during the working day. These concerns may be about loss of time and therefore lower productivity levels, and also whilst people are on the job, are they using social media responsibly, or could they be publically engaging on social media in a way that reflects poorly on your organisation? Read on for our advice on dealing with employees use of social media in the workplace.
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Effective team building
If you think that team building is all about spending a lot of money on a day out of the office, perhaps in the wilderness or role playing. It’s time to take another look at what it’s all really about. Team building events should help to boost employee morale and create a more cohesive workplace.
The goal isn’t to alienate anyone or force your employees to socialise with their colleagues. It also doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of money on hiring external companies to run a team building event. Read our advice on how to rethink your team building strategy and get the most out of it.
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PR disaster
An organisation’s reputation can be ruined or salvaged by the way that it handles its communication amidst a PR disaster. Over the years we have seen some of the largest multinational organisations come under fire from PR disasters. Recently Byron Burger hit the headlines with an immigration sting which played out on many platforms including Twitter. News goes viral in an instant, so having a PR communication strategy that hits the ground running is vital to the recovery of your business. Is your company prepared to swiftly and decisively respond to a crisis? Read on for our advice on how to handle a PR disaster.
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Can your staff afford to travel to work?
Travelling to work is not a cheap endeavour. How often have you heard your workers grumble about their commute in to work? Whether it’s the rising cost of transportation, crowded conditions on a train, or long delays. There is no doubt commuting to work can have a big impact on both their morale and pockets. Read on for our advice on how you can support your employees with this stressful issue.
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