A strong team of employees is the greatest asset at any company’s disposal. This is why every business manager should pay special attention to supporting employee motivation and the methods of motivation available to them. Happy workers are better...
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How Can You Improve Staff Productivity
Improving Staff Productivity In our article on Motivating Employees we talked about the various theories of motivation and intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. Studies have shown that a high level of motivation leads to increased productivity, but...
Why Does a Business Need HR Support?
HR Support in business is a multi-layered, bespoke approach. Getting it right from the beginning is crucial but that start point will be very different for most businesses. Whether a start up, or a changing company, HR is there to advise,...
The Difference Between a Perk and a Benefit
As a business owner, you are constantly trained to think about the roles and responsibilities you must fulfil. For instance, you must keep your employees safe when they are on your property. However, there are other parts of your business that are...
The Importance of Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
Mental Health Awareness Week is only a few months away, and in conforming with the positive message that is being spread throughout the world it is important to address mental health in relation to work. Being one of the most prevalent stress...
The Three Key Elements of Staff Wellbeing
Staff Wellbeing in the Modern Day Modern business practices have begun to place increasing consideration on staff wellbeing and everything which this entails. Most people in the workforce will spend a huge part of their waking lives at work, with...
Employees unaware of sickness absence support from their employer
Almost half of employees unaware of sickness absence support from their employer Nearly half (45%) of respondents are not aware or do not know whether any sickness absence support is available from their employer, according to research by Canada...
Government publishes new zero hours contract regulations and guidance
Government publishes new zero hours contract regulations and guidance The Exclusivity Terms in Zero Hours Contracts (Redress) Regulations 2015 have been published in draft form and laid before Parliament. Section 27A(3) of the Employment Rights Act...