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Our Top 5 Tips for Managing Staff During Summer 2021
Tags - How to Manage Staff During Summer 2021 Summer has finally landed and not just in the weather sense. We’re at that time of year when a large number of employees want to take their annual leave. For many businesses, this can be a nightmare when it comes to shift...
4 Lessons to Learn From BrewDog’s Toxic Culture
Tags - BrewDog Work Culture It recently came to light, in an open letter on Twitter that BrewDog, a craft beer company, promotes a workplace culture of fear and is built on a “cult of personality”. The former employees have claimed the company does not live up the...
5 Actions to Foster an Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQ+ Employees
Tags - Inclusive Workplace for LGBTQ+ Employees In recent years, organisations in all industries have made huge progress in supporting the LGBQT+ community by creating an inclusive workplace. However, there is still work to be done as many LGBQT+ people in the UK...
HR Masterclass for Small Businesses: Onboarding New Starters
Welcome to the final part of our Small Business HR Masterclass. This last instalment will guide you through the best practice approach to onboarding new starters, which should get your new employee’s journey with your business off to a resounding success. We’ve all...
Four key points you need to know NOW if you have EU employees
As we start the first full week of July 2021 (how has that happened!). It’s important you know that there is a new process in place when determining a candidate's right to work status. And you need to know this NOW! Get it wrong and it could cost you £20k. Per...
HR Masterclass for Small Businesses: Policies and Procedures
It’s good to see you back again for part 4 of our Small Business HR Masterclass. Today we’re going to edge you gently into policies and procedures. I can already feel the stifled yawns. Yes, we get it – policies can be really boring, especially when the way you do...
A Brief Overview of Paternity Leave
Tags - Overview of Paternity Leave Whether your partner gives birth, you adopt a child or have a baby by surrogate, fathers are entitled to paternity leave or pay so that you can help to look after your new arrival. Depending on your circumstance, you may be eligible...
7 Steps To Keep Staff Happy During Warm Weather
Tags - Keep Staff Happy During Warm Weather As we move deeper into the summer months and the weather gets warmer, let’s face it - the last thing your employees want is to be at work. With the UK already experiencing a heat wave, the hottest is still yet to...
HR Masterclass for Small Businesses: Recruitment
Welcome to part three of our Small Business HR Masterclass. Today we’re talking about the beast that is recruitment. Recruitment is incredibly time consuming and expensive, but done well, it is a worthwhile investment. It can also be risky, and you need to be mindful...
5 Tips for Successfully Bringing Volunteers on Board
Tags - Tips for Bringing Volunteers on Board In light of the current pandemic, it’s been found there is an enormous population out there who are willing volunteers, ready to lend their skills and support during difficult times. For example, those who were...
HR Masterclass for Small Businesses: Terms and Conditions
Following the resounding success of the first instalment of our Small Business HR Masterclass, part two is here! This time we are focusing our advice on terms and conditions of employment. This one is meaty, so grab a coffee and croissant, and get...
Top 5 Things Managers Should Do When COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
Tags - Things Managers Should Do When COVID-19 Restrictions Ease As we hope for a brighter 2021 and lockdown restrictions are beginning to lift, employees who are returning to work will be faced with a new set of changes. For some, change can be difficult to adapt to,...