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Category: Managing people

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

Hiring from July? What You Do Now Matters More Than Ever

Hiring from July? What You Do Now Matters More Than Ever

The law on claiming unfair dismissal is changing and the clock is already ticking for new hires who start in July.

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Managing summer holiday requests fairly and confidently

Holiday requests can come in thick and fast – if you don’t have a plan you can come unstuck. Here’s how to create a smooth, fair process.

Probation periods aren’t obsolete – they’re business critical

Probation periods aren’t obsolete – they’re business critical

Think probations are just an unnecessary tick-box exercise that takes up your time? This will make your think again…

Can you bring people back to the office without damaging your business?

Can you bring people back to the office without damaging your business?

The recent trend has seen larger organisations insist their workforce come back to the office. If it’s been on your mind, read this before taking any rash decisions.

When an Employee Isn’t Following Instructions: How to Handle It Fairly and Confidently

When an Employee Isn’t Following Instructions: How to Handle It Fairly and Confidently

There could be a whole host of reasons for employee ‘bad behaviour’; here’s how to uncover the truth and fix the issue.

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New Financial Year: Is Your HR Budget Working Hard Enough?

Most businesses wouldn’t dream of running sales or marketing without a clear budget. Yet HR—the function responsible for your people, performance and risk—often ends up operating without the same structure or intention.

How to handle conflict between two employees

How to handle conflict between two employees

When employees aren’t getting along the impact on them, their colleagues and your business can be significant. Here’s what to do…

How HR software can make you more efficient

How HR software can make you more efficient

Every business wants to be as efficient as possible. When it comes to your people, HR software can really help. Here’s how…

Can I fire someone for poor performance?

Can I fire someone for poor performance?

It can be hard to swallow when someone isn’t performing as you expect. But knee jerk reactions will not help! Read on to find out what you can do instead.

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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