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Performance Management Cycle
It is in the best interests of an employee, their manager and the organisation they are a part of to lay out clear goals. Goals can include contributing to team efforts or personal targets. Establishing these goals and reviewing progress can make a huge difference. Establishing…
What is company culture and why is it important?
‘Company culture’ and ‘business culture’ are defined by the values, goals, and structure of your business. In short, your company culture is important because it affects whether your people enjoy working for you. And that has a big impact on staff retention and productivity. But…
Pre-employment screening
As an employer, you have the right to perform employee background checks. But you need to follow current UK employment laws to avoid any legal pitfalls. If you stick to the law, then pre-employment checks in the UK may prove an important part of your recruitment strategy…
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What is human capital management?
How you run your human resources department can have a big impact on your success as a business. But there are many ways in which you can go…
What is an HR business partner?
Many SMEs turn to human resources consultants for extra support with their requirements. And one approach is to get an HR business partner…
Employee expense management software
Expense management software processes pay and audits employee expenses . It’s a very useful thing if your business often has to manage…
Termination of Employment
As with all things, eventually one of your employees' time with your business will come to an end. There are different types of termination…
The benefits of HR software
The days of filing cabinets and masses of paperwork are a thing of the past in the world of HR. With the advent of the internet, it’s now…
Health & safety for homeworking employees
The coronavirus pandemic has led to many more businesses trying out homeworking for the first time. However, remote work isn’t a case of…
Changing a contract of employment lawfully
Contracts of employment help the business world go round. They make sure your employees are aware of their responsibilities and protect your…
Can employers claim back sick pay during coronavirus?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the UK government is providing financial support to businesses with the Job Retention Scheme. But you…
Employee engagement
Employee engagement is a reflection of the relationship between an organisation and its employees. An "engaged employee" would come across…
What is the apprenticeship levy?
Recently our articles have looked into why apprenticeships are a good idea for your business. From employing an apprentice to also…
Why use an online rota?
In the digital era, many new pieces of technology have allowed businesses to streamline their day-to-day business activities. One of the…
Are there risks to shift work?
A number of studies have found that shift work and working at night can be damaging to your workers’ health. The Working Time Regulations…