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.
Workplace Pension Contributions
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Workplace pension contributions from you, your employer and government are rising until 2018. Make sure you stay on top of the changes.
Transferring Pensions to New Jobs and Abroad
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Taking a pension scheme to a new job or to a different country? We explain the procedures you need to follow.
Is Success the Secret to Staff Motivation?
— Read More — Is Success the Secret to Staff Motivation?Is Success the Secret to Staff Motivation?
Discover why success is an important motivator for your employees and how you can avoid it demotivating the rest of your workforce.
What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?
— Read More — What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?
Fixed-term contracts are a great idea for temporary or seasonal workers. Fleximize provides an overview of FTCs, including how to renew and conclude them
Tracking Staff Time on Social Media and Calls
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Find out what the best ways are to monitor personal time on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, personal phones, etc.
So Your Job is Ending - What Pay do You Get?
— Read More — So Your Job is Ending - What Pay do You Get?So Your Job is Ending - What Pay do You Get?
Your employer's obligations for payments when employment ends - pay for severance, gardening leave and notice period.
HMRC Penalties for Self-Employed Workers
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Tax rules on using self-employed workers have been tightened. Make sure you understand who's responsible for tax and NI if you have self-employed workers
Can I Reduce Employee Benefits?
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If you're looking to cut costs, you may need to reduce employee benefits. Unpack Fleximize's advice on why it's best to approach with caution and negotiate
Advice on Reducing Staff Hours and Laying Off
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If you need to cut costs, sometimes reducing staff hours is the only option. Find out what the legal obligations are before changing your employee's hours
What are Line Management Systems?
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How you can use line management efficiently to manage each employee and their productivity on a day to day basis.
How to Keep Your Staff When Money is Tight
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Are you an SME and struggling to find finance to pay an employee? We have a few options so you can keep them on the payroll.
How Behaviour Impacts the Workplace
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Knowing how positive and negative behaviour can change your office's atmosphere is a key part to creating a productive working culture. Here's why...
How Much Profit are Directors Entitled to?
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Fleximize explains the way that directors are awarded company profits, and importantly how much they are entitled to. Read our brief guide to learn more
2 Types of UK Working Visas
— Read More — 2 Types of UK Working VisasConfused about working in the UK? Whether you're an employee looking for a job or employer looking for talent, these tips will help you smooth the process.
PAYE Forms Explained: P45, P60 and P11D
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There are several PAYE forms which a business needs to complete on behalf of their employees. We explain the main 3 in our hand guide to P45, P60 and P11D
Are Pay Slips Compulsory?
— Read More — Are Pay Slips Compulsory?It's Pay Day, so where do you stand legally on your current processes? By not providing a pay slip are you breaking the law? Here are the facts...
Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?
— Read More — Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?
If your employer is taking disciplinary action against you, they're legally obliged to let you appeal. Here's all you need to know to appeal successfully
Does Challenging Work Really Motivate Staff?
— Read More — Does Challenging Work Really Motivate Staff?Does Challenging Work Really Motivate Staff?
Challenging work is said to be a great motivator for staff, but it could end up having the reverse effect if they haven't got the correct tools to do it
Stress and Fear: Do They Boost or Kill Motivation?
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There are many ways to motivate staff, and one of the most common tactics is by using stress and fear. But, psychologically, is this really a good idea?
What is the Construction Industry Scheme?
— Read More — What is the Construction Industry Scheme?What is the Construction Industry Scheme?
Fleximize explains what the Construction Industry Scheme is, and what it means for self-employed workers in the construction industry. Find out more here
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