It’s never nice when an employee starts underperforming. We understand - your team means everything to you and your business. Each member is a vital cog in the wheel and when one isn’t performing as they usually do, it can affect everyone.

 If you are in the situation where you need to make a role, or several roles, redundant, here is some helpful advice on navigating the process.

With International Women’s Day taking place on Sunday, March 8, now is a great opportunity to think about what you’re doing to promote equality in the workplace.

Difficult conversations in the workplace are one of the most common and avoided parts of managing people.

It might seem a long way off yet, but trust us, the financial end of the year will be here before you know it (April 5).

Whilst we certainly do not want to put the dampers on romance being in the air this Valentine’s, we have put together our top tips for navigating the complexities that are relationships in the workplace.

We all love a reason to celebrate, and in the workplace this usually means milestones and anniversaries. But, why does recognising them matter and what does a good, appropriate celebration look like within a small business?

Workplace conflict is a normal part of business, but if it is left unresolved, it can lead to stress, decreased job satisfaction, lower productivity and poor morale, so it’s best to get it handled effectively and quickly.

As a business owner/line manager, you want to ensure your employees are motivated about coming into work every day, as ultimately, if they’re in good form, it benefits your business too.

Flexible working is no longer just a ‘perk’ of the job (even though it is a statutory right to ask for it). For many employees, it’s a ‘must have’, and for business owners/employers, it’s a great tool for attracting top candidates for positions as well as retaining employees and boosting productivity.

Hiring the right people is one of the best things for your business, but hiring the wrong ones can cost time, money and affect team morale.

The Christmas break is the perfect opportunity for people to completely switch off from work and enjoy some family or personal time, which is brilliant for mental health and wellbeing, but it means it can be tricky to get back into the swing of things when January rolls around.

The world of work is always changing, so it’s important, as a business owner, that you keep your finger on the pulse.

The New Year always has a certain energy to it and is naturally a time when people pause and reflect on their personal and professional lives.

Research shows that half of UK workers find December to be one of the most stressful months of the year due to deadlines and busy social calendars.

As Christmas approaches, you might find your workload winding down, which means it’s the perfect time to get organised for the New Year and tackle those jobs that often get overlooked.

We don’t want to be a ‘Bah-humbug’ as it is the season to be jolly, but unfortunately, sexual harassment in the workplace can occur at any time of year, and, in our experience, the risk is often increased during the festive season.

No business owner wants their company to be known as having a ‘revolving door’ when it comes to employees.

In today’s modern workplace, neurodiversity is widely celebrated and acknowledged as a key part of diversity and inclusion.

Running a business means taking on a lot of different jobs and responsibilities and unfortunately, HR can often end up as an afterthought… until something goes wrong.