Why are some employers not paying their staff enough?
A business’ biggest asset is its workforce. So why are there still firms out there that aren’t paying their people what they are entitled to?
UK’s top LGBT employers list reveals inclusion gap in private sector
LGBT charity, Stonewall has released its ‘top 100’ list of inclusive employers. The results show that private sector businesses have a lot more to do.
Should you tip your staff for a job well done?
There’s been many a half-baked and barmy idea to emerge from HR departments over the years and rewards schemes are just the latest examples. Whilst it sounds like a great idea to tip your staff for a job well done, could it lead to abuse?
5 ways to upskill the staff in your SME, keep them loyal, and build good PR for your brand
As a business owner, it’s crucial that you’re able to attract and retain talented members of staff. To do this, you must start by giving them the tools they need to prosper and gain new skills under your leadership. To say that you can help develop your staff and their skillsets is great PR for your brand on a recruitment level. Here are five major ways in which you can upskill the staff in your SME.
Bosses: 4 ways to manage your micromanaging skills
As Halloween draws near, business owners must check their intimidating and counter-productive micromanaging habits.
Should we be rethinking the way we pay staff?
Most employees get paid at the end of the month, but is this the best way to stimulate a proactive, motivated and productive workforce?
Recruiting and retaining talent: It’s all about quality, not quantity
In his latest entry for Founders Diaries, Mungo Park weighs up the pros and cons of recruiting staff on a part-time basis to plug gaps in key areas of your business.
Six ways to stretch your firm’s office furniture budget
On average, UK workers spend 5 hours and 41 minutes at their desks every day, sitting on the same chair, behind the same desk, week in, week out.
Why businesses are failing to communicate effectively with younger employees
The majority of UK businesses are failing to communicate properly with their younger employees and it’s affecting their workplace morale and productivity, a new survey has found.
Diversity is good, so why do people have trouble talking about it?
Diversity is increasingly important in today’s business world. Here, director of employee benefits at Sodexo Engage, James Malia, explains why it’s not something to brush under the carpet.
National living wage rises are making SME jobs more fulfilling
Following the latest NLW increase on 1 April, a survey of more than 500 SME workers, who are paid the NLW, were asked how their roles had changed since the statutory measure was first introduced in April 2016.
Ten ways to reward your staff without offering a pay rise
If you’d like to thank one of your employees for doing a sterling job but are lacking the resources to offer them a pay rise, then worry not, there are many other ways you can reward them.