Leadership can make or break a business. Good skills can result in a workforce pulling together to overcome challenges, or help a business achieve ambitious goals. This part of The Knowledge Hub offers a diversity of information on leadership including interactive content about famous company founders, how to be creative and leadership styles.
Could You Benefit from a Leadership Audit?
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It's important to consider how your performance as a manager impacts staff productivity, company morale and, ultimately, the success of your business
The Psychology Behind Leading a Successful Team
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Having reliable employees that work well together is crucial to the success of any SME. Here are ten actionable changes you can make to ensure your teams are efficient and motivated
A Guide to Developing Confidence at Work
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Paul Russell of Luxury Training Academy explains how to develop your confidence and gain authority in the workplace
How to Build a Feedback Culture That Works
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CharlieHR's Rob O'Donovan explains how an effective feedback culture can transform working processes and talks us through the seven pillars of sharing constructive feedback
Leading With Honesty and Transparency
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Maintaining integrity, honesty, and transparency as the leader of a small business is no mean feat. Former serviceman Evan Weinburg shares his own experiences and advice
The Changing Tide of Women in Finance
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The numbers of women in the financial services industry has been a topic of contention for a few years now but, slowly, the tide is changing. Aanisah Begg of Midven takes a look at why
Small Business Toolkit: Online Learning Resources
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Using e-learning and staff training services is becoming more and more important for businesses. Here's how to update the skills of your workforce with online learning
What is Agile? A Guide for Non-Developers
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Agile project management has revolutionized team collaboration and development. But how can you incorporate the Agile approach in your business? Jug Babic of VivifyScrum takes a look
How SMEs Can Prepare for the Future of Work
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With the use of AI and automation increasing in the business world, how can SMEs prepare for the future of the workplace? Stephen Quinn, founder of Jobbio, takes a look
Five Top Tips for Working With Freelancers
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Working with freelancers can cause problems for business owners. Here's our guide to communicating and collaborating with freelance workers effectively
Protecting Your Business from a Data Breach
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From educating your staff about phishing emails to protecting your local network, here are some important cyber security measures for small businesses
The Business Benefits of an Ageing Workforce
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Research shows that older employees bring many benefits to a business including experience and morale. Here's how to attract and retain an ageing workforce
How SMEs can use Tech to Tackle Late Payments
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Late payment of commercial debt continues to plague many businesses. Here's how small business owners can encourage prompt payment
How Cloud Technology can Help Your HR Process
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In a world with rapidly-advancing technology and an ever-changing business environment, could cloud technology be the answer to HR woes?
The Risks and Rewards of Unpaid Internships
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There are risks and rewards for employers when it comes to unpaid internships. We review the recent controversy and employment laws regarding internships
10 Business Blogs to Follow in 2018
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The internet is brimming with brilliant business blogs, but which ones are worthiest of your reading time? Here are the best blogs to follow in 2018
Six Key Employment Law Developments in Q2
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Alan Price outlines the key employment law developments business owners need to be aware of in the coming months, including reporting on gender pay gaps
Why Business Owners Should Learn to Love Failure
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Building a successful business depends on embracing failure from the start, not fearing it. Here's how to create a fail-friendly culture in your company
How to Find and Maintain Work-Life Balance
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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is notoriously difficult for entrepreneurs. But it's not impossible. Here's how you can find your perfect balance
An Entrepreneur's Guide to Being an Entrepreneur
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Entrepreneurship is often depicted as a life of luxury, but making a success of it takes blood, sweat and tears. Here's how to be a successful entrepreneur
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