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Imagine these scenarios… • One of your employees has had an accident at work and hurt themselves • You’ve noticed that money is missing from the till • An “I wish to raise a formal grievance” email has landed in your inbox In situations like these, you need to complete a proper workplace investigation. What exactly is a workplace investigation? …
Times are tough right now. Your business is feeling the squeeze and so are your people. Recent studies show that three-quarters of employees feel overwhelmed by rising costs, yet almost half won’t mention it at work. This silence doesn’t mean that there’s no problem – it means that financial worries are affecting performance behind the scenes. How financial stress shows …
The most effective remote-friendly companies share one thing: they measure what people achieve, not how visibly busy they appear. Here’s how to make this work in your business: 1. Be clear about expectations Remote working thrives on clarity. Every team member needs to understand: • What they’re responsible for delivering • When it needs to be completed • How success …
Many small business owners find themselves drowning in people admin… Imagine reclaiming the hours you spend on HR admin and refocusing that energy on growing your business. With the right tools, you can. This guide will talk you through 10 ways that you can use HR software to stay compliant, save time and reduce costs. 1. Managing employee records The …
Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. Is HR admin stealing your TIME? Let’s be honest, managing people is hard enough without drowning in paperwork too. We’ve been helping several business owners move away from the spreadsheet-and-email approach recently, and the relief on their faces says it all. That’s why we’ve put together …
I was chatting with a client last week, who told me that she was spending her Sunday afternoons updating holiday spreadsheets. Sounds familiar? When you employ people, a lot of your time can be sucked up in managing the day-to-day stuff, like absence, rotas and holidays. That’s why you need to use HR software in your business. It’s the biggest …
First impressions count. And when it comes to new employees, a brilliant onboarding experience can transform a nervous newcomer into your next superstar. To help you, here’s a suggested onboarding checklist you can use: Pre-arrival (1–2 weeks before start date) • Send a formal offer letter and employment contract • Receive the signed contract and return of acceptance • Confirm …
Download the PDF version of this guide, or read it below. Choosing the right HR support is one of the most important decisions you can make for your business. Get it right and you’ll have happier people, fewer problems, stronger performance and more time to focus on growth. Get it wrong and you could face costly mistakes, legal risks and …
Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. How to choose the right HR support for your business Choosing the right HR support is one of the most important decisions you can make for your business. Get it right and you’ll have happier people, fewer problems, stronger performance and more time to focus on …
Hiring the right people has always been a challenge for small businesses. But with the new government introducing major changes to employment law, it’s about to get even trickier. One of the biggest shifts is the proposed end of zero-hours contracts. If your business relies on flexible, ad-hoc workers, you’ll need to rethink your hiring strategy. On top of that, …
