Creating a great company culture can improve performance and productivity. But it requires planning and investment in your business and its people. From designing an office that'll bring out the best in your employees, to encouraging staff to use their creativity, this part of the Knowledge Hub will help you make your business a fantastic place to work.
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
The Small Business Guide to Biophilic Design
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Employee wellbeing is becoming crucially important in the workplace, especially for small businesses. Here's one way to turn your office into a paradise of productivity
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
FedEx’s HR Approach: What Can Businesses Learn?
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HR is a function often overlooked in a business, particularly SMEs. Jonathan Richards of breatheHR explores what we can learn from FedEx's approach to HR
Why Employers Should Embrace Social Media
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Many employers regard social media as an unwelcome distraction and drain on company productivity. Used correctly, however, it could transform your workforce
How to Improve Staff Morale Cost-Effectively
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Evidence shows that happy employees are more productive and generate higher profits. But how can you improve staff morale on a small business budget?
The Importance of Employer Brand
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A strong employer brand is essential for any business in this day and age. But what does it mean, and how do you build one for your company?
How to Make Meetings More Productive
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Meetings can be a huge drain on company resources, but they don't need to be. Wave goodbye to the bored room with these essential business meeting tips
Why Company Culture is Key to Success
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Company culture means something different to everyone but no business can afford to ignore it. So how can you build a great culture for your company?
Five Employers Doing Amazing Things with Apprenticeships
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Apprenticeship stories: five small businesses using apprenticeships in inspiring ways that benefit the business and the young employees
Motivating Employees to Achieve Business Goals
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Inspiring a motivated workforce improves productivity, brand reputation and staff retention. Read our tips for enhancing your employee engagement strategy
Choosing Your Office Christmas Tree
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The Christmas tree sellers to the stars, Pines and Needles, offer great advice on finding the ideal Christmas tree for your office.
Create a Great Place to Work and Unlock Business Potential
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How to unlock potential by creating a great place to work. Find out what makes a positive workplace and why it inspires people to work better.
How You Can Learn to be Creative
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You can’t teach someone to come up with great ideas, but creativity is something that can be nurtured and developed with the right kind of attitude.
Developing your Company Culture
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Fostering a productive but enjoyable company culture can be a mammoth task for any business owner. Here are the key things to watch out for...
Encouraging Whistleblowing in the Workplace
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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?
Working the Faux Hawk
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Communicating Core Values
— Read More — Communicating Core ValuesMarketing your business, products and services is important. But how do you get the core values of your business across easily and effectively?
How Behaviour Impacts the Workplace
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Knowing how positive and negative behaviour can change your office's atmosphere is a key part to creating a productive working culture. Here's why...
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