Money is important to a lot of people. But contrary to belief, it’s not always our biggest motivator. Think about it… What REALLY drives you to get out of bed every morning? Obviously, none of us work for nothing. Money is nice. And as business owners of course it’s a big part of what we […]
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The ultimate guide to resolving conflict positively at work. If you think about it, conflict is a natural part of day-to-day life. It’s normal, healthy and… inevitable. But so many people are really bad at managing it. The thought of addressing something or confronting someone really stresses people out. AND, if you do pluck up
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Everything you need to know about employing parents A huge proportion of the UK workforce are parents – according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in 2021, 75% of mothers and 92% of fathers were in employment so it’s highly likely that you’re employing parents right now, or will do in the future. For
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Hiring new employees is always a risk… No matter how well someone comes across in an interview, or how vast their experience is, until they start working for you, you have no idea how it will all work out. That’s why most companies offer a probationary period- It gives you time to make sure they’re
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Hiring your first employee? Here’s everything you need to know Ready to your hire your first employee? What an exciting time for you and your business… But it’s likely a scary time too? Hiring your first employee is a big responsibility and you might be nervous about getting it wrong. That’s why we’ve created this
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If you want to be a great, there are 5 things you need to stop doing. Great businesses have great leadership and bad businesses have… you guessed it, bad leadership. You can always see a direct link between the two. And that’s because great leaders inspire, motivate and challenge their employees to perform at their
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You know how important HR is, but as a busy business owner it keeps getting pushed to the bottom of your priority list. 2023 is the year you get this sorted, and have peace of mind knowing you, your business and your employees are protected in the correct way. That’s why I created this 2023
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Due to the pandemic the last 2 years have been relatively quiet in the world of employment law with not many changes. However, 2023 (and beyond) is looking to be a more significant year in employment law. In this article, we look at what we could expect in the forthcoming year and how you should
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When you employ and manage people, it’s important for you to provide regular feedback. This is typically done during an appraisal. You may call them annual reviews, personal development plans, or performance reviews. Whatever you call it, the purpose remains the same – to review an employee’s performance and behaviour and to provide positive or
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Here’s everything you need to know! When your business employs people, it’s inevitable that at some point you may need to take disciplinary action. If you find yourself in this position, it’s vital you have an effective disciplinary process that complies with both employment law and the Acas code. When conducting a disciplinary process, it’s
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