Workforce Management & Planning

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.

What can business learn from the Olympics? Q&A

Everyone is talking about the legacy of the Olympics. So, in practice, how can I take on board their remarkable success and apply it to my business?

How do I manage a multi generational workforce? Q&A

With a wide range of individuals at work, it is a challenge to manage and maximize its many and varied abilities toward achieving higher productivity and profits.

What are the benefits of introducing flexi working during the Olympic period? Q&A

Flexible working is good for your business, good for your staff, even good for the environment. It can help you function better, not only during the Olympics, but afterwards too, with many commercial advantages.

How can I prevent age discrimination in the workplace?

As an employer, what you need to do both to meet your legal obligations and create a fair workplace? Here’s our checklist.

How do employee motivations differ in various cultures?

You'll never have one individual representing an entire culture. Hence a considerate view to take is one where you are actually managing a group of diverse and interesting personalities in their own right.