Category: Managing people
Tools and techniques to help you, and your team’s, management skills.
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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!
5 things you shouldn’t ask in an interview
Asking the wrong questions at interview can get you into hot water later down the line if you aren’t careful – here’s the key questions to avoid.
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?
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.












