Category: Supporting people
Tips and strategies to support your people and help them achieve their potential.
Bye bye to “The Great Resignation” and hello to the “Big Stay Era”
The aftermath of COVID-19 brought a wave of change and adaptation for businesses. As the UK labour market fluctuated, vacancies hit record highs in what became known as The Great…
The ultimate guide to flexible working
With the recent introduction of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, you could see a flurry of flexible working requests. This guide talks you through everything you need to…
The business owner’s guide to why external HR Consultants are here to help
As HR professionals, we know that one of the founding principles of resource management is having the right people, in the right roles, at the right time. Working with an…
Can you legally ask if someone is neurodivergent?
The CIPD estimates that 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent in some way, representing a significant proportion of any workforce. Businesses must consider neurodiversity as an essential part of their…
How unconscious bias can affect employee engagement and retention
While most of us have heard the term ‘unconscious bias’, it’s easy to dismiss it as something that affects others and not us. The reality is that unconscious bias affects…
The business owner’s guide to menopause in the workplace
Menopause is a natural part of the ageing process and is experienced by most women*, usually between the ages of 45-55. Symptoms can be both physical and psychological; they can…
Stress in the workplace
Improving employee stress – is there a benefit for your business? April is Stress Awareness Month – which is a great opportunity for you to consider how stress may be…
3 reasons why you should be using employment surveys in your business
A lot of business owners we speak to are a little fearful of conducting an employee survey because they think it might open a huge can of worms that they’ll…
Why culture and values are more important than ever in the workplace
Over the last few years, we can all agree that the workplace environment has drastically changed. We continue to adapt to new ways of working, resulting in more flexibility than…
Tips to improve Employee Wellbeing
As a business you will want to ensure that your employees workload is managed effectively and their overall wellbeing is prioritised at all times. For some, working from home is…