Don’t be a good employer, be a great one: Employee performance
Getting the best out of your staff means considering things like ongoing training and performance management plans. It’s also important to conduct regular performance reviews, as well as resolving...
View ArticleDon’t be a good employer, be a great one: Ending employment
All good things must come to an end, but some things have a better ending than others. How can you avoid making a tough goodbye a bad one? Resignation There are many reasons an employee resigns – a new...
View ArticleHolidays Act guidance – annual holidays and entitlements
Over the last 12 to 18 months we’ve seen a number of businesses fall foul of the Holidays Act 2003 – and it’s mostly because there’s just not enough detail or guidance available. For businesses with...
View Article5 reasons why employers should embrace flexible working
Flexible working arrangements are so hot right now. But while the benefits are usually only seen through the employee’s eyes, there may be an even bigger benefit to the employer. Some of the reasons...
View Article5 low-cost things you can do to improve employees’ health
Workplace wellness programs are usually seen as the domain of big companies with the budget to commit to such initiatives, but smaller companies can get in on the action too. It’s generally accepted...
View ArticleHow to make the best of the minimum wage increase
6 ways to survive thrive from the minimum wage increase Labour is often the most significant cost to small businesses who employ staff and should be reviewed regularly. With impending changes to...
View ArticleIs it time to bump up the prices for your hospitality customers?
Is it time to bump up the prices for your hospitality customers? Turning a profit in hospitality is starting to be like knowing the secret ingredient on Masterchef, and staffing is one of the highest...
View ArticleHow to deal with seasonal staff
How to deal with seasonal staff Let’s just say you’re a manufacturing and logistics business specialising in toys for every good girl and boy, and you need seasonal staff to get you through a large...
View Article5 strategies to avoid Christmas burnout
5 strategies to avoid Christmas burnout With just over a week to go before Christmas, the level of activity in a workplace hits fever pitch. Christmas parties, team lunches, celebratory dinners,...
View ArticleOverlook human resources in small business at your own risk
HR for small business – Not to be overlooked Human resources tends to be associated with larger companies, but HR for small business is just as important as it is for the big end of town. The tasks...
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