How to get off to a great start in 2014
So it’s all over. The last bit of tinsel has been taken down, the chocolates have all been eaten and it’s back to work we go. Although there are a few people who will no doubt have bounced back into […]
Erika Lucas
Writer and Communications Consultant
Erika Lucas is a writer and communications consultant with a special interest in HR, leadership, management and personal development. Her career has spanned journalism and PR, with previous roles in regional press, BBC Radio, PR consultancy, charities and business schools.
Six ways to set your business up for success in 2014
As 2013 draws to a close it looks like the business community has some cause for optimism in the year ahead. There are clear signs the economy is picking up and commentators are suggesting that prospects are looking much brighter […]
Top Cezanne HR blogs – 2013 Roundup
The top 5 Cezanne HR blogs read, shared and talked about by you… Sickness absence in the UK is changing… are you prepared? £29 billion is the annual cost of sickness absence to UK businesses according to a study by […]
Using HR technology to boost productivity and engagement in your growing business
Too much admin getting in the way of the strategic stuff is one of the most frequent complaints heard in HR circles – especially when it come to boosting productivity and engagement. Employees are becoming increasingly demanding and expect instant […]
How to create a dream workplace
What would your dream workplace look like? What environment would your employees be working in? What would the culture be like? What kind of attributes and values would be prized – and what would not be tolerated? We will all […]
How to make the most of employee self-service
How much annual leave do I have left? What do I have to do if I’m off sick for more than three days? Can I get my payslip from 3 months ago? Where do I find my performance appraisal from […]
How to make flexible working a success in your business
Research has shown that a growing number of businesses are switching on to the role flexible working can play in helping to reduce staff absence levels – ‘How flexible working can help your business reduce absence‘. Flexible working is, however, […]
How flexible working can help your business reduce absence
There’s been mixed news on the flexible working front in the pages of the HR press this week. The ‘bad’ news is that yet another major organisation has given the thumbs down to the concept of working from home. Hewlett […]
How to… break the sickness cycle
‘Tis the season to be sniffly – if the number of people who’ve been ‘off sick’ when I’ve tried to contact them this week is anything to go by. Now of course it’s not uncommon for employees to succumb to […]
How telling stories can help your business grow
Story-telling is probably not a technique that immediately springs to mind when it comes to managing a growing SME. But it was the ability to capture compelling stories that helped propel Fittleworth Medical to success in the recent People Management […]
How to become a high growth business
It’s the ambition of most SMEs to grow …. but according to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, only a small minority (one per cent) are likely to demonstrate the high growth that will create new jobs and drive economic […]
How to turn your customers into your biggest fans
Last week I was interviewing one of Cezanne HR’s clients for a press release and asked her what she thought about the help desk. “I want to marry them”, she replied, before going on to wax lyrical about the great service […]