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.
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?
What Could Replace Annual Appraisals?
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Companies are beginning to move away from annual appraisals towards continuous performance management. But what does this mean for employee pay and bonuses?
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?
Why It’s Time to Stop Fearing AI
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Far from being a threat, artificial intelligence presents a huge opportunity for businesses and customers alike. How could robots transform your company?
Annual Leave: Lessons From the Ryanair Debacle
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With Ryanair blaming flight cancellations on a change to its holiday year, what has it taught other employers about managing their employees' annual leave?
Employment Tribunal Fees: The Impact of Abolition
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Four years after their introduction, the Supreme Court has abolished employment tribunal fees, ruling them unlawful. But what does it mean for employers?
The Business Case for Flexible Working
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Many employers are wary of flexible working, but it presents far more opportunities than threats. So, why and how should you implement it in your business?
Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy
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Looking after the health of your employees can deliver tangible benefits to your business, but what steps can you take to improve employee wellbeing?
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
Shared Parental Leave: a Guide for Employers
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The UK government introduced shared parental leave in 2015, offering parents a more flexible childcare arrangement. But what does it all mean for employers?
How to Find and Maintain Work-Life Balance
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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is notoriously difficult for entrepreneurs. But it's not impossible. Here's how you can find your perfect balance
The Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant
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Hiring a virtual assistant can deliver numerous benefits to a business, but there are a few things to consider before bringing a virtual PA on board
The Impact of the Uber Ruling on the Gig Economy
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Uber's defeat in a recent employment tribunal will have a huge impact on the company, but what are the wider implications for the gig economy as a whole?
Tackling Changes to Reporting Lines
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With more and more businesses changing their reporting lines, how can you avoid employee conflict when you change your business structure?
Working Past State Pension Age: What Are the Benefits?
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More people in the UK are working past 65 than a decade ago. Fleximize examines the advantages of working beyond the state pension age
Probationary Periods: What Employers Need to Know
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Probationary periods can protect employers when a new employee doesn’t make the grade. But how can an employer implement one effectively and responsibly?
Why Company Culture is the 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?
Sponsoring Employees from Overseas - FAQs
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When recruiting a worker from outside the EU, employers might need to apply for a Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 5 sponsor licence. Here's all you need to know
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
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