Going for gold: how to support great teamwork in summary: There are several strategies businesses can adopt to encourage great teamwork. These include regularly revisiting and updating team goals to ensure they remain clear, relevant, and aligned with overall objectives. […]
How to pick HR software you’ll REALLY love in summary: There’s no doubt HR software is vital for efficient and effective people management – and it’s no secret investing in user-friendly HR software can streamline processes and save time. However, […]
Get your 2024 off to a positive start in summary: Coming back after the Christmas break can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. Here, we look at how HR teams can help businesses make a positive start to 2024. […]
6 reasons why HR software reduces a company’s expenditure in summary: HR software reduces company costs by automating tasks, improving efficiency, and minimising human errors in HR functions like absence management and time tracking. It helps eliminate hidden expenses by […]
5 TED Talks to boost your productivity in 2023 in summary… TED Talks can be a valuable resource for boosting productivity. We’ve selected 5 insightful TED talks that offer insights and strategies from experts in various fields that will help […]
If the latest research is to be believed, companies are still struggling with two of the most fundamental people management issues – keeping employee absence under control and employee performance management. The latest data from the ONS shows that employee […]
How many steps have you walked today? Are you feeling smug having already clocked up the recommended 10,000 by lunchtime, or are you among the majority who only manage an average of 3-4,000 a day? The health benefits of walking […]
I’ve recently been involved in helping to organise an event which is being put on at extremely short notice. It will probably be alright on the night, but it’s been a stressful and not particularly enjoyable experience. All other work […]
Worrying news this week in the shape of a survey from Unit4 which suggests employees in the UK are wasting almost a third of the working year on repetitive, administrative tasks. This kind of unproductive working is costing companies dearly […]
HR are often the first to notice when a manager is struggling with their role. There’s an unusually high turnover of staff in their team. Absence levels in the department are going through the roof. Project deadlines are slipping and […]
How to deal with underperforming employees in summary: Addressing underperformance in employees is crucial for maintaining a productive work environment. Key strategies include: Identify the root cause: Investigate underlying issues affecting performance, such as workload challenges, role changes, or personal […]
Management behaviour is at the root of increasing stress levels in the workplace, according to new research out this week. In the MetLife Employee Benefits survey, 69% of employees said the behaviour of bosses is leading to increased sickness absence […]
