Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2025
I was chatting with a client last week, who told me that she was spending her Sunday afternoons updating holiday spreadsheets. Sounds familiar? When you employ people, a lot of your time can be sucked up in managing the day-to-day stuff, like absence, rotas and holidays. That’s why you need to use HR software in your business. It’s the biggest …
First impressions count. And when it comes to new employees, a brilliant onboarding experience can transform a nervous newcomer into your next superstar. To help you, here’s a suggested onboarding checklist you can use: Pre-arrival (1–2 weeks before start date) • Send a formal offer letter and employment contract • Receive the signed contract and return of acceptance • Confirm …
Download the PDF version of this guide, or read it below. Choosing the right HR support is one of the most important decisions you can make for your business. Get it right and you’ll have happier people, fewer problems, stronger performance and more time to focus on growth. Get it wrong and you could face costly mistakes, legal risks and …
Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. How to choose the right HR support for your business Choosing the right HR support is one of the most important decisions you can make for your business. Get it right and you’ll have happier people, fewer problems, stronger performance and more time to focus on …
Hiring the right people has always been a challenge for small businesses. But with the new government introducing major changes to employment law, it’s about to get even trickier. One of the biggest shifts is the proposed end of zero-hours contracts. If your business relies on flexible, ad-hoc workers, you’ll need to rethink your hiring strategy. On top of that, …
Reducing costs is often an unavoidable part of running a business, especially during uncertain economic times. But cutting costs impulsively, without careful planning, can damage morale, disrupt operations and ultimately reduce profitability in the long run. As an HR consultant who has helped many SMEs to successfully manage cost-cutting, I’ve found the key is to approach it strategically, thoughtfully and …
Employee turnover is expensive… Losing a key team member doesn’t just mean recruitment costs – it disrupts your business and inevitably slows down growth. So, is there a way for you to predict who will quit before they do? Allowing you to take preventative action to stop your best employees from walking out the door… Big corporations like Credit Suisse …
Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. Is it possible to reduce business costs without harming productivity? Many business owners tackle cost-cutting by making impulsive, quick decisions. But the result often damages morale, reduces efficiency and harms long-term profitability. As an HR consultant, here’s my proven strategy for reducing costs without negatively impacting …
What is classed as neurodivergence? The term neurodivergent refers to individuals whose brains function differently from the “neurotypical” norm. What are common neurodivergent conditions? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – Impacts focus, impulse control, organisation and energy regulation. Dyslexia – Affects reading, writing and spelling abilities, often linked to challenges with processing written language. Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder) – Impacts motor coordination, spatial …
Lots of business owners don’t want to invest in preventative HR. They’d rather just pay for HR consultants, like us, to fix issues as they arise. This is great for us, as it creates a lot of high-value, billable work. However, this way of thinking is not great for you. It’s short-sighted and far more expensive for your business than …
