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Month: February 2017

Work Life Balance, Business Owner, Outsource, HR Consultant,
Culture and change
Emma Browning

Is Work-Life Balance Ever Really Achievable For Business Owners?

When you dip into an article from an HR consultant about work-life balance, you probably have a few preconceptions about what we’re going to say to you. You might imagine that we’re going to tell you that time off is vital, and that no one can fire on all cylinders without getting some well-deserved time away from the office. Maybe you think that we’re going to drive home the importance of adhering to the legislation around working hours, and ensuring you aren’t breaking the law when it comes to how…
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28th February 2017
Employment law
Emma Browning

Recruiting for Less Desirable Roles… What do you Need to Know?

Picture the scene …. Your business is growing, and it’s time to bring in an extra pair of hands to manage all the various different tasks that are clogging up your desk. Excellent! It’s a sign of growth, and it could mark the start of an exciting new chapter for your business. But you sit down, and you start to put your job description together. All of a sudden, you’re worried. You know that you need to recruit a cold-caller, but you also know that finding someone who loves getting…
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27th February 2017
Culture and change
Emma Browning

Should you let Your Staff Work From Home?

  According to recent research by ILM, more than half of workers feel trapped by the rigid structure of their workplace. A whopping 74% said that they wanted more freedom and flexibility, so it’s not really surprising that homeworking is a trend that a ton of savvy employers are considering. Homeworking provisions vary between businesses, but the overarching principle is that you let your staff carry out their tasks from the comfort of their own space. They might do this once or twice a week, or it might be a…
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20th February 2017
Culture and change
Emma Browning

You Survived Blue Monday… but is Mental Health an Issue in Your Business?

So if you’re reading this, then you made it through the most depressing day of the year. Monday 16th January, or ‘Blue Monday’ is the time when the festivities are well and truly over, we’re back into a monotonous routine, and it feels like there’s not a great deal to look forward to. It’s also bang in the middle of a period when staff absences are likely to be high. Adrian Lewis, Director of Activ Absence, said: “Weary workers cannot face coming into work – it’s a long month too,…
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13th February 2017
Employment law
Emma Browning

Ten Ridiculous (but Completely Real) Excuses for not Paying Minimum Wage

Sometimes, you read something online, and you can’t possibly believe that it’s true.  Sure, it might make for a funny or thought-provoking story, but you don’t actually think for one minute that it really happened. It’s there to prove a point, or start a conversation, or even just provide a little bit of light-hearted entertainment. If you’ve already seen the list of the worst excuses that employers have made for not paying minimum wage, then you’d be forgiven for thinking that SURELY, these aren’t things that real employers have said.…
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6th February 2017

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