Most business owners think that HR is purely operational. Solely there to hire, fire 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 see from HR is in our role as a Strategic Partner in your business. As your Strategic […]
Category: Health and Social Care
Your business’s plan to improve employees’ mental health
Mental health affects one in six British workers. It’s the leading cause of sickness absence. And it’s costing UK employers between £33 billion and £44 billion a year. Prioritising employee mental health isn’t just “the right thing to do”; it’s critical to your business’s success. To address this, the government’s “Thriving at Work” review outlined […]
Employment surveys are one of the most powerful tools you can use as a business leader
As a business leader, one of your jobs is to make big, difficult decisions. When making a decision, you take care to look at all of the information available to you so that you can make the best, most informed decisions. And when it comes to making decisions about your people, it’s important to use […]
How good is your business at managing employee conflict?
Conflict is a natural part of day-to-day life and is inevitable. But a lot of people hate any sort of confrontation and are really bad at managing it. The thought of addressing something or confronting someone really stresses people out. And, if you do pluck up the courage to address it, you probably handle it […]
How to handle big changes in your business
Change is a reality for every business. And for those businesses looking to be a market leader, change should be embraced because it’s key to innovation. However, poorly managed change can have the opposite effect. It can lead to uncertainty, anxiety and potentially losing key talent, especially in a competitive marketplace. That’s why we might […]
An introduction to salary benchmarking
What is salary benchmarking? Salary benchmarking is a data-gathering exercise that allows you to compare your compensation packages against other companies. What’s the goal of salary benchmarking? To ensure that your company is offering competitive and equal pay – helping you to attract and retain your people and keep them engaged and happy. What are […]
The difference between remote and flexible working
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 […]
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 […]