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.
Advice on Quitting Your Job
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Encouraging Whistleblowing in the Workplace
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What is whistleblowing, and what are the pros and cons of encouraging it in your organisation? How do go about reaching the right balance for your company?
How Can a Financial Manager Boost your Business?
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Find out how a financial manager can boost your business, and get advice on when to recruit someone.
How to Reward Staff
— Read More — How to Reward StaffRewarding your staff is a great way to recognise their achievements and motivate your entire workforce. Find out more about how to reward good performance
Developing your Leadership Skills
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How can you, as a leader, ensure you continue to develop and grow? Here are our top tips for business owners and entrepreneurs leading a team...
Seven Common Terms of an Employment Contract
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There are some common terms that you need to include in employment contracts. We share 7 of these terms including basic wage, working hours and holiday pay
Addition of Staff to the Business
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New staff members or department reshuffles can cause disruption, so what’s the best way to manage internal changes to personnel? Fleximize shares its tips
Working the Faux Hawk
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Why Don't People Listen?
— Read More — Why Don't People Listen?Communication is a two-way street, yet most people don't listen to others. What's the most common reason for people tuning out, and how can you solve this?
Communicating Core Values
— Read More — Communicating Core ValuesMarketing your business, products and services is important. But how do you get the core values of your business across easily and effectively?
Employment and Supply Contracts
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Terms and conditions are a key part of an employment contract but can be overlooked. We explain the common terms and issues to consider before signing
4 Common Reasons for Dismissal
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Have to sack an employee is a sad reality of running a business, whatever the reason. But what are the most common reasons employees are let go?
Think You're Ready to Hire Your First Employee?
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Are you sure you're ready to recruit your first employee? Read this article before drafting that all-important ad.
Not Sure What to Pay Staff?
— Read More — Not Sure What to Pay Staff?Read our rundown of all the things you need to consider when calculating the cost of hiring a new employee. It could impact salary levels.
Does my Company Need an Employee Handbook?
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Many big companies produce an employee handbook to guide their staff in practices and procedures. Here's why you should consider one for your business...
Being the Best Leader You Can Be
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What are the seven key characteristics of a great leader, and how can you apply them to yourself and your business? Knowledge Hub investigates...
Motivating your Staff to Work Effectively
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Managing a workforce and keeping them performing effectively can be tricky. So just how can you keep your team working like a well oiled machine?
Is Direct or Transferable Experience Best?
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Don't exclude potential applicants by ignoring transferable skills when you're recruiting new staff.
When Can I Start Claiming my Pension?
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If you're about to reach state pension age, here is all you need to understand to start claiming your pension.
When Does Auto-Enrolment Kick in for SMEs?
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Auto-enrolment will soon become a legal requirement for employers. Find out the deadline for your business to be prepared for the workplace pension scheme
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