Employers onboarding checklist for new employees
Giving new employees a great onboarding experience is essential to their engagement and retention. Yet, shockingly, around 60% of businesses skip setting any goals or milestones for their new hires. And only 12% of employees feel that their employer has a good onboarding program. A poor onboarding experience can leave employees feeling uncomfortable, confused, and […]
Employee retention: How to STOP your best employees from leaving
In this guide we’ll delve into the reasons why seemingly happy and motivated employees might start eyeing the exit sign, and explore strategies, insights, and actionable tips to help you improve commitment and loyalty and navigate the challenges of employee disengagement. Why do seemingly engaged people leave a job? These are just a few of […]
Upcoming employment law changes impacting SME’s 2023 / 2024 UPDATED September 2023
2023 had looked to be the year in which major employment law changes were shaped and detail agreed. This was due to the Post Brexit reform: the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, which was created by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. This act took a ‘snapshot’ of EU law as it applied […]
How to manage time off and flexible working during Ramadan?
During the month of Ramadan, many Muslims will fast each day between sunrise and sunset, and perform additional prayers and other religious duties. Employers should be aware of the potential effects on employees of not eating or drinking during the day, combined with a change to sleep patterns, and should consider taking steps to support […]
How to help your employees be less stressed at work
It’s normal to feel a little pressure at work. A certain amount is healthy and helps us to be more productive. But when the pressure becomes too much, you may begin to feel overwhelmed and stressed. This is when it becomes a problem. Despite the serious risks that workplace stress brings, more than half of UK employees are regularly […]
The business owner’s 2023 HR checklist
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 we created this 2023 […]
Preparing For New Staff In 2023!
January and September have historically been the busiest months for people changing jobs following the reflective Christmas and holiday seasons. With employees on the move, you might be looking to recruit in the new year, which means now is a great time to evaluate your recruitment and onboarding process to have the highest success […]
How to Keep Your Team Happy and Motivated
When you have a team, no matter its size, one of the trickiest challenges to overcome is keeping everyone happy and motivated. The smallest change could throw your whole operation off balance, and the effects of this could be devastating for your business. You see, once you have an unhappy, unmotivated team working for you, […]
The Disciplinary Process? 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 is important to do it by […]
Does Your Company Culture Really Matter?
The answer is a resounding “Yes!” But unless your company culture is something you’ve actively worked on before, it’s possible that you’re not entirely sure what it means and why it’s important. You’re not alone! Your company culture is something that can be felt by an outsider coming into the business. It’s the way you […]
