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“Generation Z are hard to manage”
I’ve recently heard some comments over the past few months which have piqued my curiosity into why MDs and line managers believe this. We’ve also had to think carefully about what our advice is in this situation. Who are Generation Z people? These are people who...
October Newsletter
Read our latest newsletter which focuses on the mini budget announced last week and other articles on Right to Work Checks and Quiet Quitting. Access the newsletter using this link: https://mailchi.mp/c822d2298262/october-newsletter
Supporting Employees with the Cost-of-Living Crisis
Four in five (83 per cent) of employers are taking action or considering ways to help employees with the cost-of-living crisis. Support is largely going to come through increased pay for essential workers (53 per cent), additional pay reviews (51 per cent) and...
Employee Engagement Survey – with MYTIME Young Carers
Krista Sharp, CEO at MYTIME recently conducted an employee engagement survey and they achieved an amazingly high employee engagement score ! Krista used a platform called Engagement Multiplier and she said it was “exceptional” ?! Steve Middleton provided great support...
Monkeypox advice for employers
The monkeypox virus may have emerged in the UK, however experts have said it is “not another Covid” but have urged employers to follow official guidance. It is being referred to as a ‘rare disease’ but infected people must self-isolate for 21 days, and should avoid...
Employee Engagement Surveys
There are 5 key areas that employers should be focusing on right now and retaining staff is at number ! You’ll retain your people if they are engaged and an employee engagement survey will tell you the true engagement score of a team or business! If you have: A newly...
Do I need to issue a contract of employment to my apprentice?
Yes – you do! Just like any other employee, apprentices should be given information on their rate of pay, working hours including how many hours are to be dedicated to off the job training (which is currently a minimum of 20% of working hours), holidays and any other...
How to protect your company data and sensitive information when employees move on.
A contract of employment must be given to an employee before they start their role. Tribunals can award up to 4 weeks pay to an employee without a contract. With employees moving companies more often than ever, potentially to your competitors, protecting your...
What can businesses do to adapt to the current competitive job market?
14th April 2022 In a recent article, People Management summarised that UK businesses have witnessed a dramatic increase in employee turnover in the past 12 months as a result of pent-up demand from the pandemic and the turbulence of the health crisis causing employees...
Employing people for the first time
Congratulations! You have reached the point of success where you need to employ for the first time. This can be a daunting time for small business owners and this guide will help you. When employing people, firstly decide on the hours you need them to work....