No-one likes to either give or receive difficult feedback, even more so right now when people are still dealing with the consequences of COVID-19. But, employee performance won’t improve unless employers communicate clearly about problems, and staff are able to […]
As a result of COVID-19, government rules* now state “workers who have not taken all of their statutory annual leave entitlement due to COVID-19 will now be able to carry it over into the next 2 leave years”. Raising the […]
The UK Government has announced further liftings to COVID-19 restrictions with many businesses free to reopen at their discretion from 4 July – this weekend! Restrictions may have eased – for some – but employers must continue to stay vigilant […]
The IMF’s latest forecasts are that the UK economy could shrink by 10.2% due to the pandemic. The crisis shut down sectors of the economy, from hospitality to retail, which make up a substantial proportion of education leavers – especially […]
With the global pandemic throwing a wrench in businesses’ plans for the year, organisations have focused their efforts on maintaining stability and continuity where possible. This has made business owners and managers take a good hard look at their people […]
We’re sorry we didn’t have time to answer all the great questions posed at, ‘The Psychology of Onboarding: 5 insights to help HR improve their new-starter experience’, and that not everyone was able to stay online for the Q&A at […]
With news headlines shouting about economic uncertainty, recession, job losses and the like, it’s clear that the UK needs to brace itself for challenging times ahead. Businesses will need all hands on deck, working harder and smarter than ever before […]
You know that HR software makes organisations run more efficiently, ensures regulatory compliance and help employees work smarter together. But, while many management teams ‘get’ why you need a modern HR system and trust you to make the right decision, […]
Businesses that were initially doubtful about remote work are now realising the hidden potential of a remote workforce. Some companies have been able to transition so effectively that they are considering shifting employees to remote work permanently. But, while many […]
The HR profession has never been so essential to business continuity, or so busy. HR teams worldwide have already stepped up to the challenge of enabling remote working, helping shift to a digital-first world, arranging furloughing, dealing with downsizing, supporting […]
