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.
Managing Password Protection & Cyber-Stress
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Many SMEs struggle with effective password management and cyber-stress. Ian Pitt of LogMeIn explains how technology can relieve the burden
Establishing a Social Media Policy for Your SME
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Here's why every SME should have a watertight social media policy, along with a four-step guide on how to create one that your employees will abide by
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
Why SMEs Need a Secure Remote Working Policy
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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
Are You Attracting the Wrong Job Applicants?
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Recruiting the right candidate for the right role can be stressful and time-consuming. BrighterBox's Charlie Johnson shares his tips on how to attract worthwhile applicants
How SMEs Can Benefit From the Gig Economy
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SMEs are turning to the gig economy for a permanent solution that can support innovation and deliver quality to clients. Cause4's Michelle Wright explores how
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
AI and Automation Technology for SMEs
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Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming how large businesses operate, but they also offer huge opportunities for small businesses. Here's our guide
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
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
Small Business Online Accounting Software
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Finding the perfect online accounting software for your business can be tricky with so many providers available to choose from. Here's our guide.
The Business Benefits of an Ageing Workforce
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Research has shown that older employees can bring a wealth of experience and motivation to a business. Here's how your business can attract and retain an ageing workforce
Key Employment Law Developments: Q3 2018
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Employment Law Director Alan Price gives us his top employment law developments to watch out for, from protecting trade secrets to a potentially huge change for the gig economy
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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The government and HMRC are cracking down on companies for their use of unpaid internships. So, what do employers need to consider when taking on an intern?
FedEx’s HR Approach: What Can Businesses Learn?
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With many business owners placing more importance on business development and customer satisfaction, just how important is HR? FedEx's HR strategy is a good place to start
Six Key Employment Law Developments in Q2
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With April representing the start of a new quarter and financial year, here are the key employment law developments business owners need to be aware of over the coming months
Simplifying HR: How to Make Work Less Complicated
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A complex HR function can impair company performance and weaken employee morale. Here’s how to simplify it for the good of your business
Discovering an Employee Has a Criminal Conviction
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What rights and responsibilities do employers have in respect of employees with undisclosed criminal records? Tackle this tricky issue with our handy guide
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