Hannah AmblerAug 12, 2019Employee engagement
It is well-established that a highly-engaged workforce brings multiple business-benefits, raising productivity, lowering absence, reducing turnover and encouraging innovation. But what are the key factors you should be considering if you want to ensure your workforce...
Hannah AmblerAug 5, 2019Employee engagement
Is ‘employee engagement’ just another management-speak buzzword – an HR fad that isn’t relevant at the sharp end of running a small business? Or is it something real and valuable that small business owners and managers should consider, understand and invest in? What...
Hannah AmblerJul 27, 2019Flexible working
We’ve already found out about the benefits of flexible working in your business, and one of the most popular forms of flexible working is working from home. Technological developments mean that it is possible for workers in many different roles to do their work at...
Sarah ShortJul 24, 2019Flexible working
Part of maximising the business benefits of flexible working is understanding all the different options available. It’s not just about reducing hours, there are many other options available, and even if employees don’t request them specifically, understanding them is...
Hannah AmblerJul 15, 2019Flexible working
While we would encourage employers to agree flexible working requests if possible (here’s why), sometimes this is difficult. Here are the top six questions we get asked about refusing flexible working. Am I allowed to refuse a request? Yes absolutely. You must...
Hannah AmblerJul 8, 2019Flexible working
Many small employers are finding they are getting more requests from a variety of staff members to reduce hours, work from home, or for other flexible working arrangements. Whilst these can seem to be initially a bit of a headache, the good news is that if you can...
