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.

Anti-bullying Week is held each November to raise awareness of bullying among young people, with an emphasis on prevention.

November is Men’s Mental Health Month and is a time to raise awareness of the mental health challenges men face, encourage open conversations, challenge stigma and promote seeking help.

Hybrid and remote-working started out as a necessity for many businesses during Covid lockdowns, but it has now become an established part of the modern working world for many.

You may have recently heard about the trend for ‘quiet quitting’ in the workplace. But what is it exactly?

Employee absence is a reality in every workplace. Whether it’s due to illness, personal emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances, absences can disrupt productivity, team dynamics, and project timelines.

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