Blogs

33% of employees are planning to look for a new role in the next 12 months. Retaining employees simply must be a priority, backed up by optimal recruitment. What steps can you take?

When your employees take time off sick, it has a direct impact on your business. The answer is simpler than you may think …

March 8 2025 is International Women’s Day. It’s the perfect time to illustrate why we should value our female workforce. Explore how to attract and retain female workers, and the benefits they offer.

Performance management is a fundamental component of business success, influencing performance and productivity. However, it’s often approached with trepidation. What’s involved?

The compulsory retirement age ended in 2011 … just as well if you’re hoping for a visit from Santa this year. Managing and promoting an age-inclusive workforce is increasingly important. Here's our festive focus on older workers.

The headache of recruitment is real. Why risk unnecessary recruitment? Aim for retention over recruitment rather than risk the recruitment process.

Workers are to have greater protection from sexual harassment from 26 October 2024. Employers need to be aware of the new regulation and step up to ensure they meet requirements. Do your policies meet the new requirements?

The summer is prime planning time. Maybe there’s more time to reflect on business direction and hatch ideas … or the ‘busyness’ of the season creates exciting potential or challenges to address. Plans could impact your employees in three ways ...

The summer holiday season can be stormy for employers, especially for small businesses. Unauthorised absences, inappropriate behaviour, increased illness … all need to be managed carefully. A readily accessible tool highlights the issue: social media.

Have you ever asked your colleagues what they would like to see more or less of at work? Have you asked them why they work for your business? Why do they stay, why have some left?