Since the pandemic, remote and flexible working have become familiar phrases in the workplace. We’re big fans of offering remote and flexible working for employees, as long as it works for the business too. Although both working styles can be interchangeable, it’s important to remember their differences. In this article, we’ll break down the key […]
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4-step system: How to improve the performance of your employees
Putting systems in place to review and improve your employees’ performance is important because your employees’ performance directly impacts your bottom line. What is Performance Management? ‘Performance Management’ is an umbrella term HR consultants use to describe strategies or actions to review and improve employee performance. What are the benefits of Performance Management? • Aligns […]
Where NOT to get HR advice from and why
As a business owner, you know the importance of making sound decisions for you, your company and your people. HR is one of those areas where you can’t get it wrong. Because if you do, it could cost you thousands of pounds in employee claims. Just take a look at the average figures awarded at […]
What should you consider when planning redundancies in your business?
Handling redundancies in a business is never easy… The process requires careful planning, empathy and strict adherence to legal guidelines. With redundancy numbers rising, it’s more important than ever for business owners to understand how to manage this challenging situation correctly to avoid claims, maintain morale and protect the company’s reputation. Here’s a comprehensive guide […]
Do you have questions about flexible working?
The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations came into effect on 6 April 2024, bringing significant updates to the UK’s flexible working regulations. Employees can now make flexible working requests from day one of their employment and are actively asking their employers to work more flexibly. Because of this, we’re hearing lots of questions and concerns from […]
Your business needs a powerful Strategic Partner like us…
Most business owners think that HR is purely operational. There to look after your employees, handle issues and organise the Christmas party… However, there are two sides to HR: operational and strategic. While operational matters are important, the real value you’ll gain from HR is from our role as a Strategic Partner in your business. […]
Why ‘quiet quitting’ is a bigger problem than you think…
What is quiet quitting? Quiet quitting is a term used to describe a situation where employees do the bare minimum required for their jobs without going above and beyond. Rather than quitting their job outright, these employees disengage both emotionally and mentally, maintaining just enough effort to meet job requirements. To us HR consultants, it’s […]
The three biggest workplace conflicts and how to fix them.
Workplace conflict is nothing new. We spend a huge chunk of our lives at work, rubbing shoulders with managers and colleagues who have different personal values, beliefs and work ethics to our own. Throw into the mix a lack of communication, a healthy competition for promotions and a sprinkle of stress and pressure – and […]
How unconscious bias affects employee engagement and retention.
While most of us have heard the term ‘unconscious bias’, it’s easy to dismiss it as something that affects others and not us. The reality is that unconscious bias affects everyone to some degree. Described as a ‘hidden flaw’, evidence suggests that, regardless of our role or position at work, everyone can think in a […]
How to handle Flexible Working requests (Employment Rights Bill)
What does the new Flexible Working amendment mean for you and your business? How should you handle requests for flexible working? What are your employees’ rights in this area, and what are yours? Here’s everything you need to know. What change has been made to the Employment Rights Bill? The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations 2023 […]