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Strategy

Do all your employees really need a University education?

The 11th National Apprenticeship Week is coming up from 5 to 9 March, and it’s got me thinking. Despite some recent negative press commentary to the contrary, Apprenticeships continue to be a valuable recruitment and investment tool, especially so for savvy small businesses* who are set to benefit the most from new funding rules introduced last year. More than just cheap labour, apprentices can help your business prosper. Not only will the Government pay 100% of the cost of training under 19 year olds for you, if you have less…

1st March 2018

Employment law

How to get yourself out of an HR pickle

In an ideal world, we’d never have to worry about firefighting people issues within our businesses. We’d have perfectly crafted policies, highly skilled line managers, and an engaged workforce with individuals who are passionate about helping our operations to reach their full potential. Of course – things don’t always work out quite this way! Pretty much every business owner has experienced some tricky HR issues during their career, and most would agree – they sometimes come out of nowhere! Now’s not the time to point the finger though. If you’ve…

1st February 2018

Culture and change

Lend a hand – why workplace volunteering is a win-win

If I told you that approximately 70% of FTSE 100 companies have a volunteering programme, would you be surprised? Corporate volunteer activity days, giving employees time off to volunteer in their local communities, and sponsorship matching are just three examples of popular schemes adopted by the FTSEs. Waitrose, for example, donate some 75,000 paid employee hours a year to volunteering. So there must be a really compelling reason why our biggest and most successful corporates do this. After all, they have budgets and performance targets like the rest of us.…

5th January 2018

Culture and change

Six Ways To Raise Your Leadership Game This Year

1.Think that becoming a better leader involves attending intensive courses, gaining years and years of experience, or getting your head stuck into a textbook? Well, not necessarily. These things can all have their place, but it’s very possible to raise your game in this first week of 2018, by making just a few manageable changes. If you’re ready to step up to the challenge, then read on. We’re going to look at six practical game-changers that you can get to work with right away. 1. Leave some unplanned time in…

5th January 2018

Strategy

Are you kickstarting your business into 2018 ?

Your business is nothing without its people – they are the beating heart of any company, and without them firing on all cylinders, you won’t get the new year off to a good start! With everyone pulling in the same direction you have the beginnings of a winning business formula, and the ultimate goal for any business must be to ensure that its ‘human capital’ is delivering the very best possible value for money and driving profit to the bottom line. So, are you confident that your people are delivering…

5th January 2018

Strategy

Myth busting

Do you want flexible HR Support on a regular basis, but don’t think you can afford quality HR support? You’d be surprised at how affordable it actually is……………… You can access our HR Director Services once a week, once a month or once a quarter – the choice is yours. You will be getting expert advice without the hassle or costs of employing a highly experienced HR Director. Our tailored advice will remove all your people worries and enable you to see real results, fast. We can: Complete an HR…

1st December 2017

Culture and change

Spotting the bullies

A couple of weeks ago it was national Anti-bullying week and children around the country are wearing odd socks and celebrating what makes them, and others, unique and why it’s important to be able to be themselves without fear of bullying. The tagline is ‘All Different, All Equal’ and it’s heartening to see such a progressive attitude towards the prevention of bullying amongst our younger people. So why then do over 91% of employees report that that their employer did not deal with the consequences of social bullying at work?*…

1st December 2017

Strategy

How am I going to get this people stuff delivered?

Do you want dedicated and experienced support to deliver an HR project within an agreed timescale and budget? I know what it’s like running a business. Competing demands on your time, from staff, customers and suppliers. It’s brilliant, but it’s a constant juggle. And sometimes you need a hand. I can lend that hand. For a fixed cost, you can access my tried and tested HR Project Service. So if you don’t have the time, skills or the resources necessary to deliver an important people project for your business, then…

1st November 2017

Strategy

Should You Be Paying Your Staff £10 An Hour?

What will happen to the national living wage in coming years is a little uncertain. Theresa May has pledged to increase the rate to around £8.75 per hour by 2020, and the Labour Party and the Green Party have taken things a step further by saying that under their control, it would be increased to ‘at least’ £10 an hour and this will cover all workers aged 18 and over, and not just those aged 25 and over, as is currently the case. So where does this leave your business?…

1st August 2017

Strategy

What Every Business Owner Needs To Know For The Third Quarter

We’re almost exactly slap bang in the middle of the year, and now’s a great time to take a step back from the day-to-day running of your business and consider the bigger picture. It’s easy to get caught up with the issues going on right now on your shop floor, but good leaders know that regular strategic planning is essential. Here, we’re going to tell you exactly what you need to know from an HR and people management perspective, so you can thrive and hit your annual goals. You…

6th July 2017

Category: Strategy

Do all your employees really need a University education?

How to get yourself out of an HR pickle

Lend a hand – why workplace volunteering is a win-win

Six Ways To Raise Your Leadership Game This Year

Are you kickstarting your business into 2018 ?

Myth busting

Spotting the bullies

How am I going to get this people stuff delivered?

Should You Be Paying Your Staff £10 An Hour?

What Every Business Owner Needs To Know For The Third Quarter

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Your people | our passion | your success

© 2022 Meraki HR Solutions Ltd, Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Cookies | Sitemap

Meraki HR South:
Registered Address:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Office Location:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY

Meraki HR South:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY