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.
What Really Motivates Today's Employees?
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Richard Shotton, one of the country’s top behavioural scientists, has partnered with Monster recruitment to give business leaders insight into the science behind employee motivation
Maintaining Company Culture Through Lockdown
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With many employees working remotely during the pandemic, it can be difficult to maintain a sense of company culture. Dave Wrightson of Engage shares his tips
Covid-19: Showing Appreciation to Employees
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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
How to Build Trust in the Remote Workplace
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With record numbers of UK businesses shifting to remote working over the past couple of months, it's crucial to instil a culture of trust among your employees. Here's how
Employee Self-Care Whilst Remote Working
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Here's a guide to help remote working staff with self-care during the pandemic so they can stay healthy, happy and focused
Legal Responsibilities for Remote Workers’ Safety
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Chris Salmon of Quittance Legal Services explains the legal responsibilities employers have for ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of their remote working staff
A Guide to IR35 Minor Status Tests
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Alice Hickling of Larsen Howie talks us through the minor status tests that assessors look at when evaluating a company's IR35 status
What Is a Furloughed Worker?
— Read More — What Is a Furloughed Worker?We take a look at the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the process to follow if UK business owners find that they must furlough their employees
What is a Frontline Employee or Key Worker?
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In the wake of the UK Government announcing new measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, we take a quick look at the definition of key workers and frontline staff in the UK
How to Support Your Remote Working Staff
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As more and more businesses take steps to prepare their staff for remote working, it's important to take a moment to consider how you can support staff whilst they work from home
Strategies to Improve Employee Engagement
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As a small business owner, it's important to cultivate a working environment that encourages your employees to feel motivated and engaged. Here's how
Getting Employees to Buy into Business Security
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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
How to Attract and Retain Talented Workers
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From gym memberships to stock options, there are many ways small businesses can offer benefits to their staff in order to attract and retain talent. Beau Peters explores
Why SMEs are Prioritising Cybersecurity in 2020
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Research shows that UK businesses are prioritising investment in cybersecurity in 2020 to strengthen their defences. Adam Louca from Softcat explores
A Guide to Hiring Your First Virtual Assistant
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Virtual assistants are there to ensure your business runs smoothly, you have fewer tasks to manage and your life is made less hectic as a result. Here's how to find and hire your first virtual assistant
The Benefits of Digital Training and Webinars
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Anthony Chadwick of The Webinar Vet shares his knowledge of how to leverage the digital training market and the ways it can grow your small business
Preparing Your Business for Remote Working
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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
A Manager's Guide to One-to-One Reviews
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Holding regular one-to-one performance reviews can help your team feel more confident in their roles and promote a healthy channel of communication. Here's how
A Guide to April 2020 Employment Law Changes
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Employment law specialist Paula Fisher provides insight into the 2020 Employment Law Changes that will affect every employer in the UK, along with highlighting how UK SMEs can prepare
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
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