When you dip into an article from an HR consultant about work life balance, you probably have a few preconceptions about what we’re going to say to you. You might imagine that we’re going to tell you that time off is VITAL, and that no one can fire on all cylinders without getting some well-deserved time away from the office. …
What to do when an employee resigns unexpectedly
I spent some time over the weekend catching up with what’s been happening in the social media world and I stumbled across a question in one of the groups I participate in. It was from a business owner who wasn’t quite sure what to do as their Sales Manager had just resigned, having been enticed away to what they believed …
Is your next HR disaster looking on the horizon?
You might not be surprised to hear that a high percentage of the enquiries that we get are from business owners (just like you) who are experiencing what they consider to be ‘a bit of a HR disaster’, to say the least. Sometimes, it’s that productivity levels have slumped to the extent that they can’t fulfill their agreements with customers …
First time recruiter? Top tips for taking on your first employee
When your business gets to the stage where you need to start bringing in extra help, it can be a really exciting time. You’re growing, you’re increasing your bottom line, and it’s time to recruit your first employee, so you can continue to make big things happen and make progress against your overall vision. However we’ve seen it time and …
The recruitment game is changing. Can your business keep up?
Every successful business owner knows that for their business to grow they need the best people on their side and that means recruiting the top talent and keeping them. Brexit might have created uncertainly for business owners, but the latest research shows that 2017 could be a wonderful year for jobseekers. According to research by Manpower, the UK has returned …
Why does no-one want to work for me? Recruitment tactics you need to know!
I was talking to a client last week about the challenges they face when it comes to recruiting good quality people. You see they run a care home and the position that proves the most difficult is for Care Assistants. Competition in the local area is high and it’s fair to say the roles aren’t particularly well paid. So this …
Can’t afford to hire an HR consultant? Maybe you can’t afford NOT to
Maybe you think you can’t afford an HR consultant? Know you could do with a helping hand with those tricky people issues that have been bubbling away under the surface for some time, but wondering whether you can really spare the budget? Considering whether you’d be better off just hoping for the best and carrying on as you are? We …
Don’t ignore it – Pensions Auto Enrolment
Is this one on your radar yet? If you employ just ONE person, it should be. Following a recent auto-enrolment update from the DWP (Department of Work and Pensions), they have predicted that by 2020, £17bn a year will have been put into workplace pension schemes as a direct result of auto enrolment. They also predict that just over 10 …
Don’t ignore it – Pensions Auto Enrolment
Is this one on your radar yet? If you employ just ONE person, it should be. Following a recent auto-enrolment update from the DWP (Department of Work and Pensions), they have predicted that by 2020, £17bn a year will have been put into workplace pension schemes as a direct result of auto enrolment. They also predict that just over 10 …
Are you making these mistakes with your employee handbook?
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 …