As an HR consultant, we know how powerful HR can really be to your business. But for you, it can quickly feel very intangible, and we get that… That’s why it’s so important to create HR Metrics. They allow you to analyse data and make great decisions for your business and people. As well as […]
Category: Human Resources
Do you have the right policies in place for 2025?
HR policies are as crucial to your business as the laws of the land. They provide your organisation with written guidance on how employees should behave and your expectations. You can rely on them if you have an issue with an employee, and they can support you in an employment tribunal. For that reason, it’s […]
An HR Audit will help you to make 2025 your best year yet
As an independent HR consultant, we’re here to be your business’s strategic partner and our primary aim is to help you to achieve your goals. To do this, we need to understand how your business ticks, the risks it faces and the opportunities available to you. Likewise, you need to understand how your employees (your […]
How ‘Organisational Design’ will help you to have a successful 2025
HR consultants use the term Organisational Design to describe how your business operates from a people point of view. It involves figuring out the best way to arrange your teams, roles and workflows, so that everyone knows what they need to do, how they fit into the bigger picture and how they can work together […]
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 […]