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Employee Management

Tracking performance, handling disputes, ensuring wellbeing – read our advice on staff management

Employee management can be challenging, and as a small business owner you probably don't have the same time or resources of a large employer to be as effective as you'd like. Yet it's essential to productivity that you track employee performance, offer training and know how to handle sensitive issues. Another key aspect is ensuring people are happy – this defines how well they work and how long they stay. Read our advice to help you develop crucial employee management skills.

Employee Privacy at Work

Employee Privacy at Work

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Employee Privacy at Work

Marcia Gold

Employees' privacy is protected by law - HR cannot ask about private conversations or days off for instance.

2 Tips for Managing Sick Leave and GP Visits

2 Tips for Managing Sick Leave and GP Visits

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2 Tips for Managing Sick Leave and GP Visits

Marcia Smith

Check whether you can force an employee to take sick leave and whether people need to clock-off for GP visits.

Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?

Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?

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Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?

Marcia Smith

If your employer is taking disciplinary action against you, they're legally obliged to let you appeal. Here's all you need to know to appeal successfully

Does Challenging Work Really Motivate Staff?

Does Challenging Work Really Motivate Staff?

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Does Challenging Work Really Motivate Staff?

Marcia Smith

Challenging work is said to be a great motivator for staff, but it could end up having the reverse effect if they haven't got the correct tools to do it

Stress and Fear: Do They Boost or Kill Motivation?

Stress and Fear: Do They Boost or Kill Motivation?

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Stress and Fear: Do They Boost or Kill Motivation?

Marcia Smith

There are many ways to motivate staff, and one of the most common tactics is by using stress and fear. But, psychologically, is this really a good idea?

Managing Employee Medical Issues

Managing Employee Medical Issues

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Managing Employee Medical Issues

Marcia Smith

Dealing with medical conditions in the workplace - when you can terminate contracts and handling personal data.

How to Hush a Loud Colleague

How to Hush a Loud Colleague

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How to Hush a Loud Colleague

Marcia Smith

A loud employee may need addressing if they're affecting the team performance but it's key to approach them with care. We share some possible solutions

Do Deadlines Motivate Staff?

Do Deadlines Motivate Staff?

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Do Deadlines Motivate Staff?

Marcia Smith

Setting deadlines can motivate staff but they need to align with business needs and avoid stressing people out.

Reviewing Staff Performance

Reviewing Staff Performance

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Reviewing Staff Performance

Emma Meakin

Reviewing staff performance is a process undertaken by many companies of all sizes, but do you really know what you're looking for?