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How to Create a HR Crisis Management Plan

Jessica Fuhl

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

Carolyn Nevitte

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

Covid-19 Vaccines: A Guide for Employers

Kim Knox

As the UK Government revokes the mandatory vaccination policy for health and social care workers in England, questions are raised over the position of employers. Kim Knox of Lawbite explores

Combatting Loneliness & Isolation Amongst Staff

The Fleximize Team

With unprecedented numbers of UK employees working from home, many have found themselves facing social isolation and loneliness. Here's what employers can do to help

7 Ways for SMEs to Avoid Redundancies

Daniel Barnett

Daniel Barnett of Getting Redundancy Right explores seven alternative options for SME owners who may be considering staff redundancies

Covid-19: Showing Appreciation to Employees

Robert Ordever

Making your staff feel valued and appreciated is particularly important in the current climate of remote working. Here's how to recognize employees during the coronavirus pandemic

Getting Employees to Buy into Business Security

Izzy Schulman

Security should be a top priority for any business. Izzy Schulman of Keys4U encourages employers to create a culture in which business security is every employee’s responsibility

Preparing Your Business for Remote Working

Maria Espie Vidal

Maria Espie Vidal of Time Doctor shares her insight into how small businesses can transition to remote working, including how to implement policy changes and address staff concerns

Why SMEs Need a Secure Remote Working Policy

Nik Williams

Having flexibility over where employees work can result in higher risk of a security breach. ShredallSDS Group's Nik Williams talks us through the importance of secure remote working policies

Discovering an Employee Has a Criminal Conviction

Michelle Last

What rights and responsibilities do employers have in respect of employees with undisclosed criminal records? Tackle this tricky issue with our handy guide

Why It’s Time to Stop Fearing AI

Sebastian Lewis

Far from being a threat, artificial intelligence presents a huge opportunity for businesses and customers alike. How could robots transform your company?

Employment Tribunal Fees: The Impact of Abolition

Nicola Mullineux

Four years after their introduction, the Supreme Court has abolished employment tribunal fees, ruling them unlawful. But what does it mean for employers?

5 Tips for Surviving the Office Christmas Party

Emma Meakin

With the festive season upon us, we've got the ultimate guide to surviving the office Christmas party, and avoiding disciplinary or legal action.

Dealing With Sub-Contractors

Daniel Kidd

It's important to remember that a sub-contractor isn’t an employee, so you can’t treat them as one. So how do you deal with them when it all goes sour?

Encouraging Whistleblowing in the Workplace

Carl Stanford

What is whistleblowing, and what are the pros and cons of encouraging it in your organisation? How do go about reaching the right balance for your company?

Is Age an Issue at Work?

Marcia Smith

Age discrimination in the workplace is something we like to think of as a thing of the past. But is it actually still prevalent?

How Background Noise Impacts Communication

The Fleximize Team

Background noise in a work environment can have a profound impact on the effectiveness of communication in several different ways