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Category: Managing people

Tools and techniques to help you, and your team’s, management skills.

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How to check if your employee contracts are up to date

Reviewing your contracts and other HR documents might seem a daunting prospect, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Why proactive HR matters for your small business

Wondering if there’s a better way to manage your people issues? This handy list will help you get ahead of problems and resolve them more quickly

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HR trends for 2026: What business owners need to know now

What’s coming up in the world of HR? like many other professions, good use of technology is on our minds

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5 reasons why you should keep your job descriptions up to date

Updating job descriptions can feel like a mountain of a task, but there are so many benefits to giving them a tidy up. Here are just 5 to get you started.

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What should I do if an employee is stealing from my business?

Do you know what you’d do if you found out an employee was stealing from you? We break down the important steps to following a fair process – no matter how angry you are!

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What every small business owner needs to know about ADHD

How do you harness the strengths of your employees with ADHD so they can flourish in the workplace and contribute their best to their team?

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What every business owner needs to know about employee burnout

Can you identify the signs of burnout in your employees? What can you do to support them if things have already gone too far and things you can do to prevent it happening in the first place.

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What to do when your key player is suddenly out of action

Your key player is out of action, how can you navigate this tricky time effectively, keeping your team on track and motivated?

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How to run a smooth and fair workplace investigation

What is a workplace investigation, when would you need to carry one out and how to do it effectively and legally.

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6 tips to manage the performance of your remote team

It can be tricky knowing what your teams are up to when they aren’t in the office, but here’s our tips on how to manage them effectively.

Helping Small Businesses Build Strong Foundations with Flexible HR Support

Helping Small Businesses Build Strong Foundations with Flexible HR Support

The HR Service Stack — a modular approach to HR support, like building blocks. You can start with just what you need now and add more as your business evolves.

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The legal requirements of employing parents

What you need to know about legally employing parents and those about to become parent. The leave types available to them and support you should provide.