Employees

Why Management Training is Crucial for SMEs

Sally-Ann Hall-Jones

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

Robert Ordever

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

Mike Castle

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

John Flanagan

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.

7 Ways for SMEs to Avoid Redundancies

Daniel Barnett

Daniel Barnett of Getting Redundancy Right explores seven alternative options for SME owners who may be considering staff redundancies

Covid-19: How to Support Staff Returning to Work

Brendan Street

Nuffield Health's Brendan Street shares an extensive guide detailing how to effectively communicate with and support employees returning to work as the UK eases out of lockdown

Preventing Disengagement in Construction Teams

Paddy O’Hagen

Construction is a profession which involves mostly field work, making employee engagement more difficult. Here's what you can do to avoid disengagement in your construction team

The Impact of Covid-19 on UK Recruitment

Ann Swain

In this exclusive from the Association of Staffing Professionals, Chief Executive Ann Swain explores the impact of Covid-19 on the UK recruitment sector

Three Ways to Promote Diversity in the Workplace

Suki Sandhu

It's imperative to foster an inclusive and diverse culture within your SME. Suki Sandhu of Audeliss explores three ways to promote diversity in your workplace

What Really Motivates Today's Employees?

Richard Shotton

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

Dave Wrightson

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

Robert Ordever

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

Darren Hockley

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

Tina Frost

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

Chris Salmon

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

Alice Hickling

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?

The Fleximize Team

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?

Jyoti Patel

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

Mark Wiggins

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

Cassy Aite

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