Hannah AmblerDec 2, 2019Pay in a small business
Small business owners are often wary of too much procedure and structure in their people management, fearing it will limit their flexibility and decision making and inhibit growth and agility in a competitive marketplace. We think the ability to make effective...
Hannah AmblerNov 25, 2019Stress at work
If you identify that an individual or group is suffering with stress, you know you need to address it, to stop any negative impact it’s having and avoid the problem becoming worse. So what should you do about it? Here are ten key steps you can take to address a stress...
Hannah AmblerNov 18, 2019Stress at work
Understanding that a stress problem is likely to cost your business significantly in terms of absence, turnover and lost productivity is important, so you need to make sure you address it when there is an issue, but how do you actually know if there is a problem?...
Hannah AmblerNov 11, 2019Stress at work
Whilst identifying a stress problem and taking steps to address it are of course important, preventing stress from becoming a problem in the first place is ideal, and at least preventing it from recurring. What this means is being aware of what causes stress, what...
Hannah AmblerNov 4, 2019Stress at work
Perhaps you think due to the nature of what your employees do, a bit of stress is inevitable, or even a good thing. You may be right, but it’s worth taking some time to consider whether stress is an issue in your business and addressing it if so, because the impact of...
Hannah AmblerOct 28, 2019Employment status
Most business owners will have heard about the IR35 ‘off-payroll’ working rules, which previously applied only to public sector organisations but from April next year will also spread to the private sector. But although there’s a small business exemption, you may...
