The difference between remote and flexible working

Since the pandemic, remote and flexible working have become familiar phrases in the workplace. We’re big fans of offering remote and flexible working for employees, as long as it works for the business too. Although both working styles can be interchangeable, it’s important to remember their differences. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences… What is Remote Working? …

How ‘Organisational Design’ will help you to have a successful 2025

2025 is just around the corner and lots of business owners we know are already planning ahead. You’re likely using this time to take stock of the year to date, looking at your goals for 2025 and thinking about what you need to do to get there. An important part of this process is reviewing your ‘Organisational Design’. We HR …

December 2024 News

Download your FREE PDF version of this newsletter here, or read it below. 2025 is just around the corner and lots of business owners we know are already planning ahead. You’re likely using this time to take stock of the year to date, looking at your goals for 2025 and thinking about what you need to do to get there. …

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 …