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.
Boosting Motivation with Employee Rewards
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Ahead of Employee Appreciation Day 2022, we spoke to the Fleximize team to reveal how staff rewards create a positive and productive workplace
Covid-19 Vaccines: A Guide for Employers
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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
Why Apprentices are Crucial for SME Growth
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In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week 2022, we spoke to our staff to find out what it's like to be an apprentice at Fleximize and how it benefits the business as a whole
7 Mental Health Tips for Small Business Owners
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To mark this year's Blue Monday, CEO Peter Tuvey has put together his top seven tips for small business owners to improve their mental health and support their employees
An SME's Guide to The End of Furlough
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As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to a close on 30th September 2021, Simon Thomas explores everything UK SMEs need to know in order to prepare
Talk Money Week: Support for Business Owners
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We take a look at how business owners can cultivate healthy conversations about money, along with outlining three steps to achieve stable cash flow
How to Understand Your Payslips as an Employee
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Stacey McIntosh of Sage Advice UK talks us through how to understand your payslips as an employee, including a look at key terminology
Managing Document Security in the Workplace
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Ben Liu of Kofax takes a look at why it's essential to invest time into protecting your business' paperwork and digital file infrastructure
The 'Motherhood Penalty' & Parental Leave Pay
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Eliza Serna-Cochrane discusses how UK legislation and workplace discrimination makes it difficult for new mothers to return to full-time work and explores how business owners can change this
A Guide to Apprenticeships & The Kickstart Scheme
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Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Consulting covers everything employers need to know about taking on an apprentice in 2021, including the government's new Kickstart Scheme
Using Technology to Upskill Remote-Working Staff
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With many SMEs postponing employee training due to the pandemic, we explore why now is the time to focus on upskilling staff and how technology can help facilitate this
Growing Your Family-Run Construction Business
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Katy Carter of B&A Group explores six strategies to successfully grow your family-run construction business, including a focus on team development and establishing a strong brand image
A Guide to Agile People Management
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Agile management has become more popular amongst UK SMEs during the pandemic whilst teams work remotely. Here's a quick look at the basics
Promoting Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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Thomas Owen of Viking Extrusions explores the many benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace, with a particular focus on how to employ and support autistic employees
Costs Associated With Hiring Your First Employee
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Simon Thomas, Founder and Managing Director of Ridgefield Consulting, talks us through the unexpected costs associated with hiring your first employee as a small business owner
Combatting Loneliness & Isolation Amongst Staff
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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
Why Management Training is Crucial for SMEs
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Implementing quality management training will make employees feel more integrated as a team and increase motivation levels, resulting in happier staff and better performance. Here's how
Modern Leadership in Today's Workplace
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Robert Ordever, Managing Director of O.C Tanner Europe, discusses what being a modern leader means and why it's crucial for success in today's workplace
5 Steps to Creating a Long-Term Virtual Office
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With many small businesses considering a permanent shift to remote working, Mike Castle of ITRM shares five steps that will help you to create a long-term, highly efficient virtual office
Covid-19: The Future of The Workplace
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With most businesses instructing staff to work from home during the pandemic, many are now considering whether a return to the office is necessary. John Flanagan of Cartridge People explores.
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