Do you have questions about flexible working?

The Flexible Working (Amendment) Regulations came into effect on 6 April 2024, bringing significant updates to the UK’s flexible working regulations. Employees can now make flexible working requests from day one of their employment and are actively asking their employers to work more flexibly. Because of this, we’re hearing lots of questions and concerns from business owners… The main concerns …

HR Audit: An essential strategic tool for your business

Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. HR Audit: An essential strategic tool for your business  You might need to work with an independent HR consultant for lots of different reasons… Maybe you have an issue with an employee and you need urgent support. Maybe you’re going through a period of change and need …

How to improve the performance of your employees

Putting systems in place to review and improve your employees’ performance is important because your employees’ performance directly impacts your bottom line. What is Performance Management? ‘Performance Management’ is an umbrella term HR consultants use to describe strategies or actions to review and improve employee performance. What are the benefits of Performance Management? • Aligns individual performance with organisational goals …

November 2024 HR Newsletter

Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. HR Audit: An essential strategic tool for your business As an independent HR consultant, our primary goal is to work in your business’s best interests and help you to achieve your goals. When we start working with you as a Strategic Partner, we need to understand how …

The three biggest workplace conflicts and how to fix them

Workplace conflict is nothing new. We spend a huge chunk of our lives at work, rubbing shoulders with managers and colleagues who have different personal values, beliefs and work ethics to our own. Throw into the mix a lack of communication, a healthy competition for promotions and a sprinkle of stress and pressure – and it’s no wonder disputes flare …

The ultimate guide to employer branding

Download your FREE PDF version of this guide here, or read it below. What do you know about employer branding? Is it a cool logo and a punchy strapline, or a secret weapon that supercharges your business? Let’s dive into what employer branding REALLY is, why it matters so much and the benefits of developing a killer employer brand. What …

Understanding ADHD and providing the right support

Do you employ someone that has ADHD? ADHD diagnoses are on the rise 📈 Because of this, it’s likely that you employ someone that has ADHD or is neurodivergent. But what does this mean for you and your business? People with ADHD think and behave in different ways to their neurotypical colleagues. There are some negative traits of ADHD which …

October 2024 HR Newsletter

Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. What do you really know about Employer Branding? Employer branding isn’t just a slick logo or a clever marketing strategy; it’s a powerful force, connecting your values, strategies and policies with your people. It’s what you stand for, how the world sees your business and the amazing …

What is Wellbeing Washing and how can you avoid it?

Is your business guilty of “wellbeing washing”? There’s often a disconnect between what employees expect from wellbeing support and what employers provide. A monthly pizza party or last-minute webinar just won’t cut it and employees see right through superficial gestures. Let’s dive into the phenomenon of ‘wellbeing washing’ and how to avoid it while genuinely making a difference. What is …

How to improve the performance of your employees

4-step system: How to improve the performance of your employees Putting systems in place to review and improve your employees’ performance is important because your employees’ performance directly impacts your bottom line. What is Performance Management? ‘Performance Management’ is an umbrella term HR consultants use to describe strategies or actions to review and improve employee performance. What are the benefits …