Employees keep a business growing and driving forwards. However, many small business don't have the luxury of having an HR team to look after their interests. So, in this section, we look at everything to do with employee management in your business – from their rights and responsibilities to covering yourself legally and knowing how to motivate people.
Pensions: What They Didn’t Teach You in School
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Confused about pensions? Learn what a pension is, the types of pension schemes, how tax relief works, and how to grow your pot – whether you're employed or self-employed.
Advantages of Loans in Business
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Discover the pros and cons of business loans, from quick capital to tax benefits – plus flexible funding options designed for SMEs.
The Business Benefits of ADHD
— Read More — The Business Benefits of ADHDDiscover how understanding ADHD can turn challenges into business strengths. Learn how neurodivergent talent boosts creativity, productivity, and innovation in the workplace.
5 Signs Your SME Is Behind on Payroll Efficiency
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Struggling with payroll? Discover 5 signs your SME’s payroll process is lagging—and how to fix it with smarter tools, better systems, and fewer errors.
Scaling Your Workforce for Seasonal Demand
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Learn how to scale your workforce for seasonal demand without overspending. Discover hiring strategies, budgeting tips, and management techniques.
How HR Merchandise Can Revamp Your Hiring
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Discover how to use merchandise to create memorable experiences and building stronger connections with candidates.
The Future of Work: Leading with Neurodiversity
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AXA Global Healthcare and AXA Health investigate how neurodivergent people offer different strengths and skills that can make them well-suited to leadership roles.
Spotting Fake Candidates With the Rise of AI
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Keith Rosser, Director of Group Risk at Reed and Director at Reed Screening, discusses the rise of hiring fraud with AI and the steps businesses need to take to spot fake candidates.
Tax deadlines and important key dates for UK businesses
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A roundup of important tax year dates, payment deadlines, and legislation changes for 2024/25. Use our calendar to prepare for the new financial year with ease.
Is an Employee Buyout Right for Your Business?
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This helpful guide covers the pros and cons of employee buyouts. Learn whether an employee buyout would be a good transition strategy for your business.
How Flexible Work Policies Ease School Holidays
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Employees with school-age children can find the summer holidays a challenge. Here's how employers can make the most of flexible working arrangements to ease that all-important work-life balance.
How to Build LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Workplaces
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A commitment to LGBTQI+ inclusion in the workplace can actually strengthen a business’s strategic position.
How to Handle Cultural Differences in Business
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Differences in communication styles don't have to be a problem in cross-cultural teams. Find out how to use cultural differences to benefit everyone in your SME
How to Create a HR Crisis Management Plan
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This useful guide to crafting a strong HR crisis management strategy explains all you need to know to prevent a crisis turning into a disaster for your business.
How to Spot Employee Burnout and Offer Support
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Carolyn Nevitte of People Insight explores how to spot if your staff are burnt out and what you can do to help employees who are disillusioned with their work
Key Tax Year Dates & Deadlines for UK Businesses
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A roundup of important tax year dates, payment deadlines, and legislation changes for 2023/24. Use our calendar to prepare for the new financial year with ease.
Attract Skilled Workers with a Recruitment Strategy
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Attract top talent with innovative recruitment strategies that demonstrate your company's value. Start today with our step-by-step recruitment strategy guide.
All You Need to Know About ‘Quiet Quitting’
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As a business owner, you may have recently come across the term ’quiet quitting’ in the media and may not be sure exactly what it means, how to recognize it, or how to approach it.
Transgender Rights & Protection in the Workplace
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Creating a safe, productive environment is critical for employers, but have you considered the needs of transgender employees? LawBite shares how to create a trans-inclusive workplace
Overcoming the Skills Shortage in the UK
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Businesses have found it harder to recruit due to a widening skills gap in the UK. Founder Deepak Shukla shares his insight into hiring people in a difficult job market
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