Management Skills

Why bullying can cause even more pain for employers

Bullying in the workplace is a tricky situation to deal with. Here we help you with what you need to know and how to prevent any unwanted legal disputes.

How good a boss are you? Find out in our quiz

How good a boss are you? Find out in our quiz

What do I need to know about the new flexible working rights? Q&A

Since 30 June 2014, all UK employees - no longer just parents and carers - have the right to request flexible working.

What are the key employment law changes in 2014?

2014 looks set to be a busy year for changes to employment law, with most of the definite changes so far taking place up to April, with perhaps more to come later in the year.

Should our organisation have a whistleblowing policy? Q&A

Whistleblowing policies are being accepted across both the private and public sectors as an essential element of risk management that can be used in tackling fraud and crime.

Is it wrong to consider zero-hours contracts for my business? Q&A

Many sectors use zero hours contract workers these days. It is regarded as the most cost-effective way of meeting short-term staffing needs. Zero hour employees are not guaranteed work and are only paid for the hours they do work.

What is corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how does it apply to my business? Q&A

The main responsibility of corporations used to be the generation of profits at any cost. Even today, there is zero point in a business behaving responsibly if, in so-doing, it puts itself out of business or generates less profit. That's why corporate social responsibility aims to contribute to profit, rather than being a net cost.

Five important points to downsizing

There are plenty of reasons for downsizing, and it's still happening – but how do you get it right for your organisation? Whatever the company size or profile, there are valuable insights and steps to consider when approaching this matter.

What are the key employment law changes in 2013?

Make sure you kick off this year informed of ten important changes regarding employment law in 2013 to keep your business on the straight and narrow.

Driving long-term performance through people management in SMEs

A study entitled “Sustainable Organisation Performance Through HR in SMEs” has been undertaken specifically to address this oversight and begins by identifying four key stages that most SMEs find themselves in.