Category: Business Tips

Why hiring an apprentice is a smart move for your business

It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and there’s no better time to highlight the benefits of bringing an apprentice into your team. Whether you’re a small business looking to grow or a larger company aiming to nurture fresh talent, apprenticeships offer an excellent opportunity to build your workforce affordably. Here are three reasons to consider hiring an […]

Do your managers need training in 2025?

The Chartered Management Institute claims 82% of UK managers are ‘accidental managers’ who have received little to no formal management training. As you and I both know, managing people is a complex task. There is no instruction manual, nor a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Yet, we still expect our managers, often promoted through tenure and technical competence, […]

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 […]

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 […]