Workforce Management & Planning

How to help your team rest without going rusty

How you can help your team stay motivated during quiet times Both the lead up to Christmas and the summer holiday period can cause slow periods in the workplace. When the pace slows it is easy for the team to take their foot off the gas and just cruise. And once your team is cruising […]

How to look after your employees' mental health

With one in six individuals in the UK experiencing a common mental health problem in any given week, and over 15 million work days lost to work-related stress, anxiety or depression last year, it’s clear that workplaces need to do all they can to support the mental health of all their employees. Experiencing mental illness […]

What can you do if a bad worker asks for a reference?

  If you’ve got nothing good to say, should you say nothing at all? What do you do if you’re asked for a reference for an employee that you can’t honestly recommend? While many might breathe a sigh of relief that a not so brilliant employee is leaving it’s possible that they may want a […]

How can you implement a four day week?

There’s no doubt implementing a four-day week has become an increasingly popular move for companies wanting to offer greater flexibility to boost staff recruitment and retention.   In fact, 50% of UK companies now offer a four-day week to either some or all of their staff. Working four days can increase employee morale and productivity, […]

Eco-friendly office: key to attracting and retaining staff

An eco-friendly office is key to attracting and retaining staff Environmental initiatives have never been more prevalent with two in three Brits admitting to changing their habits to become ‘greener’, but while most individuals are aware of what they can do in the home, the workplace is a different matter. Almost three quarters (73 percent) […]

How to support and manage graduates - 5 top tips

How to support and manage graduates   The biggest jump in a person’s career is typically the one from university or colleague into the world of work. While many students may have taken on part-time roles to support themselves throughout their studies, nothing can quite prepare you for taking the first step on the career […]

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.

What are the big motivation factors for employees?

Most workers really don't leave for money but managers like to hear it's the money, because that shifts the blame for losing employees away from themselves.

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.

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.