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Time management: Essential tips for busy business owners

Running a business is a constant balancing act. And for busy business owners, time is often your most precious resource. From managing employees and ...

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What is flexible working? Key advice for employers

Flexible working is a term that’s become central to conversations about the modern workplace, but what does it really mean? More importantly, what do ...

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Performance Development Plans (PDPs)

Performance development plans, also known as personal development plans, are one such tool managers can use to implement change and improve the ...

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How to conduct employee appraisals 

Employee appraisals are a significant element of the performance management process. Providing a formal meeting structure to review and discuss an ...

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What is an HR management?

In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency is everything. Managing human resources—a function that deals with recruiting, payroll, employee ...

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How the right HR app can transform your business

Youre busy. As an HR manager, employer or business owner, your to-do list is probably miles long, and the demands of your time seem endless. Your day ...

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Shift patterns at work: How to find the right fit for your team

Managing a workplace isn’t just about hiring the right people; it’s about creating an environment where they can thrive. And one key factor to create ...

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Setting SMART goals for your employees

Setting new goals and objectives for your employees is stage one of the performance management cycle. Getting this right can have a huge impact on ...

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The importance of employee appraisals

If a performance appraisal is done well, with the right preparation and management training, you can conduct performance reviews that support the ...

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Employee appraisals: a guide for managers

Performance appraisals or employee performance reviews are an important part of the performance management process. Giving managers and employees an ...

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Understanding split shifts

Let’s talk about split shifts. Whether you’re a seasoned employer or new to the game, scheduling employees can sometimes feel like a puzzle. Among ...

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What is leave management software?

Leave management covers a range of different types of time off work, from annual leave days to sick leave and job protected absences. This is an area ...

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