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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Here we go again… National Lockdown, Furlough and how to weather the storm!
Further to the government announcement on Saturday, the Furlough scheme is extending. Read on to find out what you need to do.
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Furlough has come to an end…so what now?
With the Government’s furlough scheme finishing at the end of October, we outline the planned next steps to support employers and employees.
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Masks, murky mornings, and mental health – how to keep your team mentally well this winter
World Mental Health Day was this month and this year it seems more pertinent than ever. With darker mornings and evenings, overshadowed by a global pandemic, how do we ensure that our teams maintain their mental health?
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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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How to do mid-year performance reviews during a pandemic
Well, we’re half way through what everyone has told us is an ‘unprecedented’ year and it’s time for your mid-year performance reviews. If you’re scratching your head and wondering how on earth you can review your team’s performance, it’s time to read on.
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How to deal with resistance from staff you need to bring back from furlough
The Government is encouraging us all to go back to work as normal, furloughed teams are being asked to return to the workplaces. So, how do you encourage someone to get back to their desk when usually they might be enjoying their summer at home?
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How to avoid miscommunication within your workplace
As employees start to return to offices and some businesses decide that it’s more economical to have their teams working remotely, we’ve been thinking about how improving communications can also improve productivity and morale.
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