Where do you stand on workplace relationships and friendships - should they be declared? ITV have recently been in the news as their new workplace relationship guidelines are issued to staff. This comes in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s decision to step down after...
So if you think your employee has set up a competing business, first thing is not to panic! Actually, who am I kidding – of course you’re going to panic. And you’ll feel angry and disappointed and let down and then angry again. Before you go acting on any emotion...
Need ideas on how to retain your best employees? Retention strategy typically incorporates a number of different strands. The key starting point is to understand what matters most to your team. If you can understand what’s important to them, you can implement...
It’s been reported by The Telegraph that GPs could be told to issue fewer sick notes under government plans to boost Britain’s economy. Currently, an idea that could be considered as part of the spring budget in March, if implemented, it could see the Treasury and the...
I've been pondering if the workplace dress code is the new dinosaur in HR extinction terms. In conversation with a client the other day, I asked if they wanted a dress code in their staff handbook. “No” the answer came back. “We’re not bothered about things like that”...
Welcome to 2023! I know, I say that like I'm in some way responsible for its creation but I'd like to think I can help you with how it goes for you and your business this year - Back to basics...New Year and all that. New Year Resolutions I'd love to know.. are you a...
What a strange week - it's been emotional and everything feels up in the air.I'm sure you and your team are dealing with the passing of the Queen in your own way but if you have any questions about how to handle something or support your team at this time, please...
The great resignation continues post pandemic with a survey suggesting that 60% of adults are unhappy at work and are considering their options to find a role with better work life balance. It is definitely tough trying to reconcile the needs of both the employer and...
Let’s talk about employment rights. A weighty subject indeed and when I started reading I thought it would be a nice easy post but boy was I mistaken. It’s a minefield so this may turn into an introduction rather than an in depth study. So from day 1 employees...
Is anyone feeling like there has been a bit of an about turn in the whole flexible working debate? Are we seeing a backlash? It feels like one minute the business world was chatting about flexible working, how it would work, staff productivity while at home and...
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