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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,...
HR Masterclass for Small Businesses: Pay and benefits
At Nectar HR, our goal is to cut through the noise of a busy world and guide you to success. We focus on what your needs are. This means we can quickly and clearly get to the root of the problem and provide a solution. We also know how difficult it is to juggle the...
A Guide On How To Deal With ‘Heat of the Moment’ Resignations
Tags - How To Deal With Heat of the Moment Resignations When an employee resigns in the heat of the moment, whether in an argument or under pressure in a difficult work situation, the employer must act with caution before relying on the resignation. One reason being,...
Domestic abuse at work: supporting victims and perpetrators
When I first said that I would write a blog about domestic abuse at work, my aim was simple. I want to provide valuable information for managers, business owners and HR professionals, on how to support employees who are victims of domestic abuse. I soon realised that...
The Importance of Job Analysis
Tags - Importance of Job Analysis The first step in building a top performing hiring process is to define the job; referred to as job analysis. And, in a rush to fill urgent vacancies, creating the job analysis is often overlooked, especially in smaller...
4 Warning Signs of Poor Mental Health in Staff
Tags - Warning Signs of Poor Mental Health in Staff It’s estimated that 264 million people suffer from depression and many of these also suffer from symptoms of anxiety. Spotting the signs of suffering from mental health is not always that easy - as opposed to...
4 Ways To Maintain Good Mental Health In Your Team
Tags - Maintain Good Mental Health in Team As an employer, it’s essential to understand your staff’s mental health. Because their thoughts and emotions have an impact on their behaviour at work. In other words, the way they think, feel and behave can affect...
3 Effective Ways To Support Staff and Their Mental Health
Tags - Ways To Support Staff And Their Mental Health Did you know… 1 in 6 members of staff are dealing with a mental health issue, such as stress, anxiety or depression. Quite the surprise right? It’s no secret that organisations perform better when their staff...
5 Effective Ways To Maintain Employee Motivation
Tags - How To Maintain Employee Motivation So you’ve gone through the most challenging part, which is hiring a great team. The next tricky bit is how do you keep your staff motivated, retain talent and succeed for the long run? Not only is how you make your staff feel...
Free Domestic Abuse Policy: a template for all organisations
As part of our domestic abuse campaign, we promised to share a free template Domestic Abuse Policy. This is because we believe so strongly that all organisations should have a policy in place to support victims. We have been running a month-long campaign to raise...
5 Risk Assessments To Prepare Your Team: Post COVID 19
Tags - Risk Assessments Post-Covid 19 The idea of returning to the office sounds great. Whilst many organisations are preparing to return back to the office, it’s important to consider workplace risk assessments to protect all employees. However, as an employer, you...