Oh yes, right now England are playing their first game of the World Cup tournament and no doubt many of you will be thinking once again ‘here we go….what excuse will they have this time…?’ There is no doubt during events like the World Cup productivity can go down, absenteeism may go up and there…
So we’ve all been told the lovely weather is here to stay (hooray I say!), but we all know this often means bad news for businesses – hot, grumpy employees complaining its too hot to work – we know our rights you know!! Well often they don’t! As I am sure you are aware, there is…
Do you know what your employer brand is? You really should. If you don’t, it’s something you need to work on right away. It can affect not only how your customers see your business, but also how potential new employees view you too. A good employer brand could have candidates queuing up for a role…
When you have a team, no matter its size, one of the trickiest challenges to overcome is keeping everyone happy and motivated. The smallest change could throw your whole operation off balance, and the effects of this could be devastating for your business. You see, once you have an unhappy, unmotivated team working for you,…
Your monthly HR newsletter, for busy business owners Protect your business from ‘The Great Resignation’. Attracting and retaining top talent in 2022 Ok, this might not be the most positive way to kick off 2022, but… your staff are going to leave you. That’s if you believe the news that a quarter of staff are…
The business owner’s essential guide to employer branding We’ve all heard about branding, whether it’s something you focus a lot of your time and energy on or not. It’s the combination of the image you put out to the world, along with your values and beliefs, your product or service, and the way you interact…
Due to the current COVID situation, remote working has become the norm for many. All of a sudden, a ‘quick catch up over coffee’ or a tap on the shoulder to check something or check on someone is no longer possible. Whilst for some, working from home can be a very positive experience, with more…
Many of us will know that running a small business at any time is a balancing act but even more so in the current climate. You’re often expected to wear a variety of hats to ensure the business survives and grows. One area that often gets forgotten with all the other day to day pressures…
….but does it make everyone happy? You may be surprised to know not everyone is motivated by money. Yes everyone expects and deserves a fair wage for what they do but going the extra mile isn’t always an additional amount in the pay cheque. Here are some other ways you can ensure a happy…