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Navigating your business through the post-pandemic journey

As your staff start to return to the workplace, you will need practical people advice to help you adjust to the ‘new normal’. Our Post Pandemic People Programme helps you…

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Five ways to re-engage your staff after furlough

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been a lifeline for thousands of businesses and individuals, allowing employees to get 80% of the salary paid by the government during these…

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The 7 essential skills managers need to successfully lead their teams remotely

While remote working has been forced upon businesses as a consequence of the COVID-19 lockdown, it is set to become even more common as our business landscape evolves. The ability…

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Important Furlough Dates for the CJRS

The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is fast evolving. This article summarises some key dates that employers need to bear in mind if they wish to make a claim. …

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New legislation for employment contracts – are you prepared?

New legislation came into force as from 6 April 2020, forcing companies to have a written statement of terms for new staff on, or before, starting work.  As such, employers will…

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5 ways to maintain employee engagement whilst working remotely during the Coronavirus pandemic…

There’s no doubt that Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically changed the business landscape.  For many businesses, it has meant they have had to adapt to remote working, pivoting their operations online and…

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Coronavirus – Advice for UK Employers

As more cases of coronavirus, officially Covid-19, are detected across the UK, employers should prepare now for the potential impact of the virus and take necessary steps to protect their…

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The three pillars of a strong company culture

Embrace these three things to build a strong company culture “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” You’ve probably heard the famous quote from renowned management consultant Peter Drucker, but do you…

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The ultimate employee onboarding checklist for SMEs

If you’re running an SME, having a well thought out onboarding process for new employees is vital. As the old saying goes, “you don’t get a second chance to make…

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