Below you'll find a list of all posts from April, 2025
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 …
Are your employees constantly making snarky comments, gossiping about one another and pushing the boundaries of banter? These are all telltale signs of a toxic working environment. To us HR consultants, this is a HUGE red flag. Why should you care about workplace toxicity? A toxic working environment isn’t just bad for employees – it’s really bad for your business. …
Who doesn’t want an efficient and productive workforce? The more productive your team is, the more profitable they are. It’s as simple as that. That’s why every business should actively work to improve (or at least sustain) employee efficiency and productivity. It’s not something you fix once and forget about. It requires ongoing attention to keep your team performing at …
