So with 2017 now well and truly here, it’s a great time to think about making sure you have all your ducks in a row. No doubt you have lots of plans and HR isn’t at the top of your agenda yet but making sure you have the right contracts, policies, procedures and employee handbooks in place can pay for …
Bosses aren’t immune to the January blues
January can be a thoroughly dull and dismal month, and if you’re feeling a bit down in the dumps, then you’re definitely not alone. The festivities are over, the weather is miserable, and there’s pretty much a full six months to wait before your summer holidays will come round. Right about now, you’re probably considering your strategy for relighting a …
Weathering the winter storm
Every part of the year brings its challenges in terms of HR. During the summer, you may be concerned about how you’re going to manage an influx of requests for annual leave. Then there’s sporting events that can cause havoc when it comes to getting your staff through the door and engaged with their roles. Winter, of course, is no …