Tuesday, December 22, 2020

COVID-19’s Silver Lining

While tragic in the loss of life, harm to businesses and our economy, and unemployment, it has been a boon to many companies and employees who have been able to adapt to quarantine and distance requirements.

COVID-19’s Silver Lining

Importance of Team Building in the Modern Age

Team building activities will help your employees feel more confident collaborating and communicating with one another.

Importance of Team Building in the Modern Age

Friday, December 18, 2020

Business Management: Overcoming a Slow Start

As discouraging as it might be, it can be quite easy for a startup to end up with a slow start.

Business Management: Overcoming a Slow Start

Thursday, December 17, 2020

5 Things To Expect When Returning To Work After Parental Leave

You've been out of sync with the office and your coworkers for a number of months and you're now returning back to your old job, but as a new person - you have new priorities and concerns compared to when you were last sat at your desk.

5 Things To Expect When Returning To Work After Parental Leave

Do Businesses Have Better Prospects In The Netherlands?

The Netherlands is an exciting, vibrant country that’s filled to the brim with opportunities for enterprising minds.

Do Businesses Have Better Prospects In The Netherlands?

5 Essential Tips to Use When Expanding Your Business into Germany

Simply making the choice to expand to Germany isn’t enough to ensure success; there are a number of steps, tips, and considerations that you need to be aware of as you plan out the expansion.

5 Essential Tips to Use When Expanding Your Business into Germany

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Internal hiring instead of redundancy is ideal, but employees need the same support as if they’re exiting the business

Encouraging internal mobility not only boosts retention and improves employee engagement, but it can also help companies evolve their businesses from within and bridge any existing skills gaps.

Internal hiring instead of redundancy is ideal, but employees need the same support as if they’re exiting the business

6 Ways to Reduce Rising Fleet Costs

Fleet managers are under constant pressure to keep fleet costs down, but their approaches can be vastly different depending on the organisation.

6 Ways to Reduce Rising Fleet Costs

How To Stay Motivated and Engaged Whilst Working From Home Over The Festive Season

Working from home in the winter months is more mentally taxing than working at home during the summer months.

How To Stay Motivated and Engaged Whilst Working From Home Over The Festive Season

Friday, December 11, 2020

How Human Resources is helping manage remote employees

By its nature, a remote-working environment does not have the same opportunities for dialogue and communication as team-working in an office however that doesn’t mean it needs to be devoid of interaction.

How Human Resources is helping manage remote employees

Tuesday, December 08, 2020

The Psychology of Managing People in the Workplace

Whilst psychology is often associated with a person’s self management, personal goals and a more inward view of the self, the role it plays in relationships with coworkers is often overlooked.

The Psychology of Managing People in the Workplace

How Can Time Management Skills Affect Your Career?

They say time management is life management. It is taking control of the sequence of events such that you can determine what you should do now and what you should do later.

How Can Time Management Skills Affect Your Career?

Friday, December 04, 2020

Taking a different approach to lone working

The number of employees working from home has skyrocketed. With preferences shifting, this forced change could become a permanent fixture in the working lives of many.

Taking a different approach to lone working

Tuesday, December 01, 2020

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Why 'How Are You?' is Such an Important Question Right Now

Employee engagement technology expert Steven Buck discusses how to embark on necessary but difficult conversations with the team.

Why 'How Are You?' is Such an Important Question Right Now

Sunday, November 22, 2020

4 Bad Practices to Avoid When Running a Startup

If you don't want to put your newly established company in jeopardy and end your entrepreneurial aspirations before you've even begun, you must always be mindful of the way that you run your startup.

4 Bad Practices to Avoid When Running a Startup

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Using Integrated Risk Management in Human Resources

Although integrating HR and risk management sounds straightforward, many organizations with robust risk management strategies still fail to recognize gaps in their HR practices.

Using Integrated Risk Management in Human Resources

Friday, November 13, 2020

How to find the best potential employees

To make sure you get the right person for the job, here are some ways you can find the best candidates.

How to find the best potential employees

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Monday, November 09, 2020

What Should HR Leaders’ Priorities Be Right Now?

We've learned a lot, and we continue to learn more every day. Let's look at the top priorities for HR executives and their teams that have surfaced.

What Should HR Leaders' Priorities Be Right Now?

Saturday, November 07, 2020

How To Take Your Business To The Next Level

Here are a few of the best ways to take your company forward, which will help you reach a new level.

How To Take Your Business To The Next Level

5 Different Ways to Make Running Your Business Easier

Running an independent business is no mean feat. There seems to be a never-ending stream of paperwork to complete, emails to reply to, and deadlines to meet.

5 Different Ways to Make Running Your Business Easier

Thursday, November 05, 2020

The secret to successful planning in an uncertain future

The answer comes from changing the way business leaders plan and moving away from static planning to active planning.

The secret to successful planning in an uncertain future

Friday, October 30, 2020

How to talk to staff about potential redundancies

Employees are understandably worried about their futures. So, what can managers do to inform their workers while seeking to limit the stress it will cause?

How to talk to staff about potential redundancies

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Rethinking your workplace wellbeing strategy

This year has shown us more than ever why it's important to be physically and emotionally healthy - with many using lockdown to begin and sustain new hobbies and habits.

Rethinking your workplace wellbeing strategy

5 Essential Skills Every Small Business Owner Should Have

As a new business owner, you're going to need to be a jack of all trades. Here are five essential skills every first-time small business owner should have.

5 Essential Skills Every Small Business Owner Should Have

Monday, October 26, 2020

Ways to Boost Confidence in Public Speaking

Speaking in front of many people might seem like an easy task for some, but it's anxiety-inducing for others.

Ways to Boost Confidence in Public Speaking

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Complying with ERISA in Administering Your Company's Group Life Insurance Plan

This article will describe ERISA's reach and consequences of failure to comply with ERISA, from the office of a noted ERISA claim denial attorney.

Complying with ERISA in Administering Your Company's Group Life Insurance Plan

Monday, October 19, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Avoiding Defamation in the Workplace

Defamation in the workplace is on the rise in the UK, which means it’s more important than ever to know how to avoid it at your company.

Everything You Need to Know About Avoiding Defamation in the Workplace

Sunday, October 18, 2020

After redundancy: making the move from retail to teaching

Here are 6 reasons to consider training as a teacher with support from Transition to Teach.

After redundancy: making the move from retail to teaching

Check That Your Employer Has These Things In Place Before Going Back To Work

If you have any concerns about being asked to go back into work, then we’ve put this post together with some things you should check that your employer has in place before you do.

Check That Your Employer Has These Things In Place Before Going Back To Work

Saturday, October 17, 2020

When You Should Seek Out Legal Advice as an Employee

In this article, we are going to discuss when you should seek out legal advice as an employee, so keep reading to see if your situation necessitates professional help.

When You Should Seek Out Legal Advice as an Employee

Immediate Next Steps to Take if You Get a Workplace Injury

If you get injured at work, or are involved in a workplace accident, don't wait. Click here to find your immediate next steps.

Immediate Next Steps to Take if You Get a Workplace Injury

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Taking the Next Step: 3 Successful Tips for Finding a Job After College

Graduating from college with your degree is a major milestone. Time to take the next step, here are 3 successful tips for finding a job after college.

Taking the Next Step: 3 Successful Tips for Finding a Job After College

5 Job Resume Writing Tips to Help You Land a Job

A resume tells a company all they need to know about you. Click here to find job resume writing tips that will help you land a job.

5 Job Resume Writing Tips to Help You Land a Job

Top Tips for a Speedy Business Sale

Stepping away from your company isn't always straightforward, but it needn't take forever. Click here for our tips on selling your business quickly.

Top Tips for a Speedy Business Sale

Friday, October 02, 2020

Popular Psychological Theories on Work Motivation

There are clearly many people who are highly motivated in their careers without really truly understanding why, so we should try to figure out what motivates some people to work harder than others.

Popular Psychological Theories on Work Motivation

4 Ways to Relieve Your Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a condition that has become quite significant in the United States.

4 Ways to Relieve Your Chronic Pain

What We Can Learn from a Disaster

Knowing what we know now, we can revisit and upgrade our strategies to better prepare for future disasters.

What We Can Learn from a Disaster

Thursday, October 01, 2020

How can employers support new graduate employees?

Taking on graduate employees is a fantastic thing to do; they often bring a vitality and enthusiasm to what may be their first real experience of the world of work.

How can employers support new graduate employees?

Monday, September 21, 2020

Waving goodbye to working nine to five

Any change from the status quo is challenging, but this one is particularly so because there are many barriers to overcome.

Waving goodbye to working nine to five

Friday, September 18, 2020

Healthy Workplaces

Work presenteeism has been identified as the number one employee issue because of its negative impact on a workforce, and the degree of improvement seen after employee assistance program (EAP) counselling.

Healthy Workplaces

How to reduce the strain on your human resource department

Here are a few ways you can ensure your HR department runs smoothly no matter what is thrown at it.

How to reduce the strain on your human resource department

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Recruitment and the challenges facing candidates

Young people might be relatively mildly affected by Covid-19 medically, but the pandemic is making life difficult for those planning to continue their education or looking for jobs.

Recruitment and the challenges facing candidates

More Evidence Workplace Connections Are Being Impacted by COVID

Engagement technology expert Steven Buck discusses the impact COVID-19 is having on workplace connections and details practical ways to help employees feel more connected

More Evidence Workplace Connections Are Being Impacted by COVID

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

A radical re-think of DB funding?

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is looking to shake up how it regulates the funding of defined benefit pension schemes.

A radical re-think of DB funding?

Will HR become global and online moving forward?

Some of the ways HR is adapting to an ever globalising talent pool

Will HR become global and online moving forward?

Friday, September 11, 2020

6 Tips for Hiring Employees

To ensure that no time is wasted and that you narrow down your candidates the best you can, here are six tips for the hiring process.

6 Tips for Hiring Employees

Thursday, September 10, 2020

What to Do in the Case Of A Workplace Injury

Sustaining a workplace injury can be a terrible experience, especially if your employer is at fault. Here's how to navigate dealing with getting hurt at work.

What to Do in the Case Of A Workplace Injury

Friday, September 04, 2020

5 Tips For Finding a Job After College

Getting a job after college can be a difficult and stressful experience. But have hope; with these tips you can start your career!

5 Tips For Finding a Job After College

Friday, August 28, 2020

Why Company Culture Can Attract Top Talent To Your Business

Over recent years, the concept of company culture has pushed to the forefront for candidates seeking to join a business.

Why Company Culture Can Attract Top Talent To Your Business

Should Your Employer Offer Help with Estate Planning When They Offer a 401K Plan?

Chances are the company’s human resources staff can help you or refer you to someone who can help you if you have questions about estate planning.

Should Your Employer Offer Help with Estate Planning When They Offer a 401K Plan?

Leadership and coaching is set to become the 'new normal'

Now is a pivotal moment for organisations to ensure they have strong leaders who can rise to the challenge.

Leadership and coaching is set to become the 'new normal'

Thursday, August 27, 2020

CV 101: What Is a CV?

Some people may think a CV and a resume are the same thing, but there is a difference. Learn what a CV actually is and why it's important in this CV 101. CV 101: What Is a CV?

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Why Every Workplace Should Know About Lean Six Sigma

Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt; No, we're not talking Karate, we're talking Lean Six Sigma. Here's what it is and why it should be used in every workplace.

Why Every Workplace Should Know About Lean Six Sigma

Tired of working a 9 to 5? 5 Interesting and Unique Careers You Should Try

Don't want a traditional 9-to-5 job? You don't have to choose one. Take a look at these interesting and unique careers you should try instead.

Tired of working a 9 to 5? 5 Interesting and Unique Careers You Should Try

Dealing with a Business Merger in HR

One challenge you might face working in an HR department is dealing with a business merger.

Dealing with a Business Merger in HR

Saturday, August 15, 2020

3 Transferable Skills That Will Allow You To Be Industry-Agnostic

Agility or adaptability is now critical in any career path. Micro-credentialing is a rising trend and often comes up in the discussion about the future of work.

3 Transferable Skills That Will Allow You To Be Industry-Agnostic

How to Get Recruited: 3 Expert Tips to Becoming a Desirable Job Candidate

Are you wondering how to get recruited for your dream job? What do headhunters look for when recruiting? Check out these expert tips to get noticed!

How to Get Recruited: 3 Expert Tips to Becoming a Desirable Job Candidate

Friday, August 14, 2020

5 Simple Ways Social Media Can Help Your Career

There are uses for social media, but how can social media help your career? This guide shows 5 simple ways social media can boost your career. How Can Social Media Help Your Career?

Wednesday, August 05, 2020

7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Workers Comp Attorneys

Part of making sure you have no issues with workers compensation involves having the right lawyer. Ask these questions before hiring workers comp attorneys.

7 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Workers Comp Attorneys

Tuesday, August 04, 2020

Top 6 Benefits of Having a Life Coach

Chance are you've heard the term "life coach" before, but do you really know what they do? Find out here and learn how having a life coach can benefit you.

Top 6 Benefits of Having a Life Coach

5 Amazing Reasons to Become a Life Coach

Are you wondering whether becoming a life coach is right for you? These 5 amazing reasons to become a life coach will help convince you.

5 Amazing Reasons to Become a Life Coach

How to Deal with Some of the Most Common Distractions at Work

It's fair to say that most of us head to work every day with the intention of spending a really productive and forward thinking eight hours or so. In reality, however, we know that this isn't always the case! Getting distracted is one the key complaints and worries that most employees have across all fields of work and business, and there are several reasons that this happens, from boredom to confusion to colleagues who tend to be energy vampires.

How to Deal with Some of the Most Common Distractions at Work

Friday, July 31, 2020

Top 3 Jobs With The Best Vacation Policies

Vacation policies are something that every employee should consider before accepting their dream job. Always consider your mental health.

Top 3 Jobs With The Best Vacation Policies

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Resilience isn't a moment in time: building a resilient culture

It's important to keep an eye on what happens beyond the crisis, to develop a form of resilience that's not just about persevering now, but about preparing to succeed in the future.

Resilience isn't a moment in time: building a resilient culture

5 Interview Questions You Need to Be Prepared to Answer

You want to be ready for your interview so you make a good first impression. Here are some common interview questions you should be prepared to answer. 5 Interview Questions You Need to Be Prepared to Answer

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Every employee should become their own ‘Chief Communications Officer’

Supporting and empowering employees to take on the unofficial role of Chief Communications Officer

Every employee should become their own 'Chief Communications Officer'

5 Pro Tips for Recruiting Talent In Competitive Industries

Are you trying to figure out the best way to go about recruiting talent? Read this article to learn what to do to recruit talent in competitive industries.

5 Pro Tips for Recruiting Talent In Competitive Industries

Monday, July 20, 2020

3 Recruiting Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Businesses can leverage remote recruitment trends to better navigate this period of uncertainty and prepare for a new normal.

3 Recruiting Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, July 17, 2020

HR Managers: Don't Overlook This Area of Employee Experience

With many business facing periods of budget cuts and hiring freezes, helping support employee retention and job satisfaction is crucial during this uncertain time.

HR Managers: Don't Overlook This Area of Employee Experience

Smart Ways to Attract Talent to Your Business

It can be challenging to know whether you’re accessing the right pool at all in your job advertisements.

Smart Ways to Attract Talent to Your Business

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

TPR’s guidance for consolidators is just the beginning

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) recently published guidance setting out the new interim regime for defined benefit (DB) consolidators and the framework for their authorisation and regulation.

TPR’s guidance for consolidators is just the beginning

Friday, July 10, 2020

Expert Guide to Work from Home Smarter

It will be important to remember that there are many competitive advantages of keeping the remote work models we've had to adopt during this unprecedented time.

Expert Guide to Work from Home Smarter

The Time to Slow Employee Burnout Is Now

HR engagement technology expert Justin Black offers some encouragement to HR leaders on getting ready for ‘the new normal’

The Time to Slow Employee Burnout Is Now

Thursday, July 09, 2020

How health and wellbeing will be the responsibility of workplaces in the future

By reimagining what the workplace was, these tech companies came to represent a new, more modern way of working that prioritised employee satisfaction.

How health and wellbeing will be the responsibility of workplaces in the future

Leading to loss

Culture is the key determinant of business survival

Leading to loss

Wednesday, July 08, 2020

Soft Skills: Definitions and Development in the Workplace

If you understand the importance of soft skill development, you'll realize just how essential ongoing training can be.

Soft Skills: Definitions and Development in the Workplace

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Hiring Techniques for Finding the Perfect Virtual Employee

Hiring online employees is the way forward for businesses looking to widen their available hiring pool. Use these hiring techniques to find the perfect person.

Hiring Techniques for Finding the Perfect Virtual Employee

Monday, June 22, 2020

Steps that Directors should consider in fulfilling their duties

Now that there are indications that the initial wave of the pandemic may be passing in the UK, companies need to take stock, adjust to new realities and prepare for the future.

Steps that Directors should consider in fulfilling their duties

Sunday, June 21, 2020

How Social Media Can Harm Businesses

Most are aware of trolls, fake accounts, and scams, but not a lot of people are aware of the risks that social media can bring to a business.

How Social Media Can Harm Businesses

What to Do If You Get Hurt in a Workplace Accident

Regardless of what type of incident occurs, it's essential to know what to do if you are injured while on the job.

What to Do If You Get Hurt in a Workplace Accident

Friday, June 19, 2020

Are HR Certifications Worth It?

There are several HR certifications you can get, but the question is: are they worth it? Decide if you should get a certification in human resources today!

Are HR Certifications Worth It?

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Protect Your Business and Your Employees: A Guide

If you care about your employee’s wellbeing and the future of your business, here are some top tips to help you to protect them.

Protect Your Business and Your Employees: A Guide

4 Legit Reasons to Sue Your Employer

For many employees, suing an employer is the most unthinkable thing. However, there are legit reasons to sue your employer. Click here for more!

See You in Court, Boss! 4 Legit Reasons to Sue Your Employer


Too much screen time? Here are 5 ways to turn a lazy day into a productive one!

Many of us may be finding it hard to be productive during this difficult time, especially when our work and social life are all centred around the same location.

Too much screen time? Here are 5 ways to turn a lazy day into a productive one!

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Thinking About Career Change: Do Your Homework

By taking some time to identify your passion, figure out your skills, and research the opportunities, you should be able to start this new chapter of your life in the best way possible.

Thinking About Career Change: Do Your Homework

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Best tools to help kickstart your recruiting business.

In this article, we are going to list out a few cost-effective software to help you streamline your recruiting process and be more productive.

Best tools to help kickstart your recruiting business

Why a Flash Sale Can Help Bring Your Business Together

It takes the whole organization to survive this crisis, which means sticking together and improving organizational robustness is important.

Why a Flash Sale Can Help Bring Your Business Together

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Creating an Ideal Workspace

Creating a positive, calming and creative atmosphere at work is a great way to keep your team motivated and achieve your business goals.

Creating an Ideal Workspace


Thursday, June 04, 2020

5 Things All Employers Should Do When Looking for a New Employee

Here are some things all employers should do when looking for a new employee to ensure they create the best possible team and get the right person.

5 Things All Employers Should Do When Looking for a New Employee

How Small Businesses Can Deal with HR Issues

Smaller companies often don't have a dedicated HR person, so how do they deal with these issues?

How Small Businesses Can Deal with HR Issues

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Managing a Dispersed Workforce

Britain's biggest industries are facing a productivity crisis as the UK's workforce grapples with working from home.

Managing a Dispersed Workforce

Why a Better Web Presence Can Improve Employee Recruitment

A better web presence can help you improve employee recruitment and retention, so use these tips to make it into a reality.

Why a Better Web Presence Can Improve Employee Recruitment

Friday, May 22, 2020

Human Resources Technology: How to Modernize in 2020

With simple software, programs, and data processing, you'll be able to develop a firmer grip over your HR issues, leading your business to better results in 2020 and beyond.

Human Resources Technology: How to Modernize in 2020

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020

The Importance of Ensuring Fraud Awareness Among Employees

Keep this advice in mind and you can be certain that your business will drastically reduce the chances of falling victim to fraud in any shape or form.

The Importance of Ensuring Fraud Awareness Among Employees

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Rewarding YOUR frontline workers: call-centre staff

Now, more than ever, employers need to think about how to keep all staff feeling motivated and supported.

Rewarding YOUR frontline workers: call-centre staff

Disability discrimination and dismissal

When considering disciplining or dismissal of an employee, employers should tread carefully in order to avoid discrimination cases, where there is no limit to the damages which the Tribunal may award.

What a recent Ex-NHS employee disability discrimination win can highlight to employers and HR professionals about the processes to dismissal



Friday, May 01, 2020

Six practical ways for organisations to connect to their people and support their welfare during Covid-19

For the first time in history, the majority of Brits are working from home with businesses transformed under new realities of Covid-19. Many employees are feeling the psychological impacts of being isolated from their teams and many have been furloughed, potentially facing redundancy.

Six practical ways for organisations to connect to their people and support their welfare during Covid-19

Conflict Mediation Outside The Workplace - When to Involve HR in Personal Disputes

One of the most important roles of human resources involves conflict resolution. Mediating and managing inter-office arguments and by acting as an impartial third party. But at what point do your responsibilities end? How far outside the workplace should your powers go, and what extent should you involve yourself in interpersonal conflict mediation?

Conflict Mediation Outside The Workplace - When to Involve HR in Personal Disputes

Thursday, April 30, 2020

How to Keep Your Employees Focused

If you don't want to let your business's potential go to waste, it's imperative that your employees remain fully focused on their daily tasks.

How to Keep Your Employees Focused

Five skills every office worker should have to be successful

Some of the competencies here will help you to advance in the workplace and - if you think yours do not quite meet expectations - see how and why you should brush up on your skills.

Five skills every office worker should have to be successful

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Tools to improve Online Training

In 2020, no one denies the fact that online training is a more than valid option to increase or strengthen knowledge. However, it should not be forgotten that online training, similar to face-to-face training, has specific features to take into account.

Tools to improve Online Training

5 Biggest Resume Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for Work

What your resume includes or doesn't include can determine your chances of getting a dream job. Here are the biggest resume mistakes to avoid on your job hunt.

5 Biggest Resume Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for Work

Last Pay and Final Check Guidelines

There are many laws surrounding an employee's last pay at termination. All HR professionals should click here and know the final check rules.

Last Pay and Final Check Guidelines

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Why You Should Hire Someone Who Loves To Travel

Travel loving employees can benefit a team in a huge number of ways.

Why You Should Hire Someone Who Loves To Travel

How To Improve Manufacturing Performance

These are the main areas that you should focus on in order to improve the performance of your manufacturing business.

How To Improve Manufacturing Performance

Six Important Reasons Why Businesses Need Analytics in 2020

In a world where every customer, client and potential shopper leaves digital footprints behind, businesses that know how to extract this information and put it to good use stand to gain immensely.

Six Important Reasons Why Businesses Need Analytics in 2020

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Questions to Ask Before a Career Change

Changing career can be a good thing. It can give you the opportunity to finally live your dream and enjoy doing the things that you value.

Questions to Ask Before a Career Change

6 Ways Digital Marketing Will Help Your Business Grow

Anyone serious about growing their business must learn as much as they can about marketing and digital marketing in particular.

6 Ways Digital Marketing Will Help Your Business Grow

7 Signs it Might Be Time for a Career Change

If you have been wrestling with the desire to embark on a new journey within your professional life, you are not alone.

7 Signs it Might Be Time for a Career Change

Friday, April 17, 2020

5 Best Project Management Software To Improve Employee Engagement

Are you having a hard time with employee engagement? Choose from the best project management software for employee engagement and get past all the troubles.

5 Best Project Management Software To Improve Employee Engagement

How to Inspire Your Team to Be More Productive

How exactly can you go about maximizing both your team's job satisfaction and daily output? Here are some pointers.

How to Inspire Your Team to Be More Productive

Thursday, April 16, 2020

How to Improve Your Hiring Process

You need to think outside the box and go beyond what you think you should have to when creating a job posting and vetting applicants.

How to Improve Your Hiring Process

3 Tips for Effective Talent Retention

Your employees are your company's greatest asset. Hence the reason why it is so important to treat them with respect and to help them grow and thrive under your employment.

3 Tips for Effective Talent Retention

How to Find the Right Candidate for a Job Role

A brief list of tips to take into consideration to help you find the right candidate during the hiring process.

How to Find the Right Candidate for a Job Role

Why It’s Important to Outsource an Event

Professionals who understand what you and your company need what the goals for the event are and what will be required to make sure everything goes off without a hitch.

Why It's Important to Outsource an Event

5 Must-Know Benefits of Continuing Education

Are you trying to figure out the benefits of continuing education? Read this article to learn why you should continue your education.

5 Must-Know Benefits of Continuing Education

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The Role of a Human Resource Manager

While the role of a human resource manager within an organization requires the need to wear many hats, explore what the job entails!

The Role of a Human Resource Manager

Tips for Designing a Benefits Program for Your Employees in 5 Simple Steps

It’s wise to use best practices to design an employee benefits management program for your organization. Follow these five steps to design an effective plan.

Tips for Designing a Benefits Program for Your Employees in 5 Simple Steps

Friday, April 10, 2020

Tips And Human Resource Strategies For Increasing Employee Morale

Diving into some of the top advice and human resource strategies for increasing employee morale. Great tips for providing a safe and friendly workplace.

Great Tips And Human Resource Strategies For Increasing Employee Morale

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

How to Get SAFe Certified: The Only Guide You Need

If you are trying to learn how to get SAFe certified, you are in luck! You can check out our helpful guide by clicking right here.

How to Get SAFe Certified: The Only Guide You Need

Sunday, April 05, 2020

How PR Can Help Your HR Team Hire Employees

There are a number of reasons why PR and HR should be working together, but it is not always made clear to employers why this is the case.

How PR Can Help Your HR Team Hire Employees

Saturday, April 04, 2020

Getting remote working right with people analytics and reporting

The workforce as we know it is changing, with organisations closing their offices and turning to remote working to keep the business operating as functionally as possible.

Getting remote working right with people analytics and reporting

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Getting Out of the Office: 5 Tips for Working Remotely from Home

If you find yourself having to work from home, it can be a hard adjustment to make. These 5 tips for working remotely will help you be more productive.

5 Tips for Working Remotely from Home

Saturday, March 28, 2020

How to Find the Perfect Candidate

The hiring process is part and parcel of being a business owner, but finding the most suitable candidate can be challenging.

How to Find the Perfect Candidate

The 10 Best Qualities of a Project Manager

If you're looking to bring on a project manager you want to ensure you're making the right choice. Here are the best qualities of a project manager to look for.

The 10 Best Qualities of a Project Manager

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Booking Business Trips

With business trips still a mainstay for the majority of large businesses that do interstate and international deals regularly, HR departments are often billed with the responsibility of organizing these trips for employees.

How to Book Your Staff on Business Trips in 2020

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

How Has Construction Work Evolved Over the Century

The huge leaps made in the world of construction mean that building and construction methods are now easier (and safer) than ever.

How Has Construction Work Evolved Over the Century

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

7 Simple Tips to Getting Hired Fast

Need a job? Looking for a better job than you already have? Learn seven simple tips to getting hired fast. Land that dream job in no time!

7 Simple Tips to Getting Hired Fast

Hurt on the Job: 10 Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury

Have you incurred a workplace injury? Read on to find specific steps to follow to protect yourself and your potential claim.

Hurt on the Job: 10 Steps to Take After a Workplace Injury

The Importance of Verifying Employment History Before Hiring

Does your HR department always verify a new hire’s resume before they start? Learn the importance of verifying employment history prior to hire in this article.

The Importance of Verifying Employment History Before Hiring

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Strategic Mistakes

More than half of all strategic decisions taken by directors turned out to be mistakes.

Strategic Mistakes

Monday, March 09, 2020

5 Reasons You Should Consider Attending HR Conferences

If you work in the human resources career field, you know that the job is always changing. Click here to discover how HR conferences can help you keep up.

5 Reasons You Should Consider Attending HR Conferences

3 Tips to Improve Your Business

If you're just starting out, or even if you're already established, here are some tips that might be useful in improving your business.

3 Tips to Improve Your Business

Saturday, March 07, 2020

Two Ways HR teams Can Cut Admin Time

If you want your human resources team to operate in a highly effective manner, you need to ensure that they aren't spending too much time dealing with administrative tasks.

Two Ways HR teams Can Cut Admin Time

Friday, March 06, 2020

Developing a cohesive council workforce

With council workers, increasingly being asked to deliver more with less, Alexander Carlton, Head of People Insight & Technology at Essex County Council discusses the role of technology in creating a cohesive workforce.

Developing a cohesive council workforce

Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Can top performers be identified with data analytics?

Where resources can be better allocated, where new team members may be needed and which candidates are right for the job are all questions HR teams are faced with - all the time.

Can top performers be identified with data analytics?

A Guide for Real Estate Business Owners: How to Improve Your HR Department

If you want your real estate company to fulfill its potential and reach the pinnacle of its industry, then you must resolve to improve your HR department at all costs.

A Guide for Real Estate Business Owners: How to Improve Your HR Department

How to Safely Grow a Real Estate Business in 2020

When looking to make an inroad into the world of real estate, it's crucial to thoroughly research the market and learn
as much as possible.

How to Safely Grow a Real Estate Business in 2020

7 Human Resource Tips to Help You Run an Efficient Business

Employees are the biggest resource in any organization. Click here for human resource tips that will help you run an efficient business.

7 Human Resource Tips to Help You Run an Efficient Business

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

How to Reduce Overtime in Your Business

If overtime is already starting to cost you, or it is causing issues for your employees, then here are some ways it can be reduced.

How to Reduce Overtime in Your Business

Human Resources Upgrades in 2020: Your Short Guide

These four areas of focus will help to level up your HR department, making it fit for purpose for the future of work in 2020 and beyond.

Human Resources Upgrades in 2020: Your Short Guide

The Essential HR Tech Trends in 2020

If your HR team is still using the same methods they used in 2019, here are the essential tech trends that they are missing out on.

The Essential HR Tech Trends in 2020

Five Key Elements for Recruiting Recent Graduates

There are many brilliant graduates out there, and plenty who will thrive in your business, but how do you find the ones
that are ready to enter into your company, and what skills should you be looking for?

Five Key Elements for Recruiting Recent Graduates

These Are the Top Skills Employers Look for Regardless of the Job

No matter if you're a programmer, a life insurance agent or a manager - there are some skills that anyone should have.

These Are the Top Skills Employers Look for Regardless of the Job

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

How Exactly Do Workers' Comp Settlements Work? This is What to Know

If you are wondering how workers' comp settlements work, you are in luck. Check out our guide here on the important things to understand.

How Exactly Do Workers' Comp Settlements Work? This is What to Know

Disability 101: Understanding Long Term Disability Requirements

Are you trying to figure out how disability works and what to do about it? Read this article to learn how to understand long term disability requirements.

Disability 101: Understanding Long Term Disability Requirements

How to Become a Manager and Lead by Example

This guide will break down how to become a manager. It requires being more than the boss, and will show you how to lead by example.

How to Become a Manager and Lead by Example

4 Reasons to Stick with Your Accounting Software

Has your current accounting software started to give you a bit of a headache? Have you seen an alternative option on the market that promises a feature your current solution doesn't feature? Or perhaps you feel it is an unnecessary expense for your business?

4 Reasons to Stick with Your Accounting Software

Monday, February 24, 2020

What Does it Take to Become a Unicorn Startup?

A unicorn startup, or unicorn company, is a privately owned business that is valued at over $1 billion. Although still very much a rarity, the number of unicorn startups is higher than ever.

What Does it Take to Become a Unicorn Startup?

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Seven Tips to Start Speaking at Events and Conferences

The credentials of top speakers are a key selling point in the run-up to conferences, and can sometimes be the main reason that delegates have chosen to attend the event.

Seven Tips to Start Speaking at Events and Conferences

How to Quickly Onboard New Staff at Peak Times

These tips will help you quickly fill labour shortages in your business at peak times of trade.

How to Quickly Onboard New Staff at Peak Times

Improving Information Security in Your HR Department

Out of all the sectors of your business, the HR department houses some of the most sensitive data.

Improving Information Security in Your HR Department

Saturday, February 22, 2020

6 Reasons to Study Business Management

Business management degrees have become increasingly popular in recent years, and they are some of the most commonly studied subjects in higher education.

6 Reasons to Study Business Management

The Importance of Human Resource Information Systems and Technology

Are you looking to improve recruiting processes, applicant tracking and more? This article breaks down the importance of human resource information systems.

The Importance of Human Resource Information Systems and Technology

Friday, February 21, 2020

7 Tips to Help Your Elderly Care Home Recruitment

You need to be able to offer candidates something unique to your competitors and show that you value your staff very highly.

7 Tips to Help Your Elderly Care Home Recruitment

CV vs Cover Letter: The Differences Explained

There are several differences between a CV and a cover letter. You can check out our CV vs cover letter comparative guide here.

CV vs Cover Letter: The Differences Explained

The Top 9 Resume Lies

When you're composing your resume, you might be tempted to embellish the details a bit, but that might not always be the best idea.

The Top 9 Resume Lies

5 Methods for Monitoring Your Employees the Right Way

There are various reasons why you will want to monitor your employees. After all, they are the most important asset for your business.

5 Methods for Monitoring Your Employees the Right Way

How to Support the Employees Who Are Parents

Parenthood is not a burden, but an opportunity for employers and HR departments to provide support and earn loyalty.

How to Support the Employees Who Are Parents

What's the Difference Between a Cover Letter and a Resume?

Are you wondering what's the difference between a cover letter and a resume? If yes, you should check out our comparative guide here.

What's the Difference Between a Cover Letter and a Resume?

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

UK - Unemployment At 3.8%

The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%, 0.2% less than a year ago and 0.1% less than the previous quarter. 32.93 million people were in work in the October to December 2019 quarter according to the labour force survey (LFS).

UK Employment Statistics

Sunday, February 16, 2020

What It Takes to Be a Leader: 7 Important Characteristics

All good leaders share characteristics like honesty, confidence, humility, and creativity. Find out what it takes to be a leader here.

What It Takes to Be a Leader: 7 Important Characteristics

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

High-Potential Employees Are Increasingly Disengaged

Only a third of respondents intended to stay at their jobs in 2020 compared to almost a half (47%) last year.

High-Potential Employees Are Increasingly Disengaged

Saturday, February 08, 2020

5 of the Best Information Technology Training Courses and Resources

There are several information technology training courses and resources you should know about. You can click here to find out more.

5 of the Best Information Technology Training Courses and Resources

Friday, February 07, 2020

Is Your Location Harming Business Growth?

You could have the most unique idea in the world or the best business plan possible, but if your location doesn't fit your business model, you're instantly limiting your potential for success.

Is Your Location Harming Business Growth?

Wednesday, February 05, 2020

Samira Ahmed and unconscious bias

Such institutional blindness was recently highlighted by television presenter Samira Ahmed's victory in her Employment Tribunal case against the BBC.

Samira Ahmed and unconscious bias: there must surely be a sell-by date on such justifications?

How Dirty Is Your Office?

Proper hygiene and sanitation in the workplace can protect you and your staff from getting sick at work.

How Dirty Is Your Office?

Tuesday, February 04, 2020

Change Your Perspective On How to Pursue A Good Career

What makes a good career? In this new era of gig economy, new roles are being created every hour somewhere in the world and existing jobs are also constantly evolving.

Change Your Perspective On How to Pursue A Good Career

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Shine Above the Rest: How to Sell Yourself in an Interview

How do you let employers know that you're the perfect fit for the position? You have to shine in your interview. Learn how to sell yourself in an interview!

Shine Above the Rest: How to Sell Yourself in an Interview

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Can Money Really Bring Happiness?

It's been a debate since the invention of currency itself, does money buy happiness?

Can Money Really Bring Happiness?

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

4 Ways You Should Care for Employees Within a Small Business

When you are running a small business with a smaller team, it's essential to make sure the team feels properly cared for.

4 Ways You Should Care for Employees Within a Small Business

Monday, January 27, 2020

How To Make Your Team Members Feel More Like A Team

You can't assume a group of strangers will work well together, you need to take steps to turn your employees into a professional and well-functioning team.

How To Make Your Team Members Feel More Like A Team

Sunday, January 26, 2020

CPA Vs. FRM: Which One Is Better?

Not sure if being a CPA or FRM manager is better? We've totally got your back. Take a look at which one is better today!

CPA Vs. FRM: Which One Is Better?

Friday, January 24, 2020

Home and remote working opportunities

Fewer than half (43%) of Canadian professionals said that their company provides the option to work off-site, according to new surveys.

Home and remote working opportunities

How to get the most out of direct marketing

It can be an effective way to get your name out there and attract individuals to your brand.

How to get the most out of direct marketing

Business Recruitment: How to Always Hire the Right Person

Scaling up is difficult enough without selecting personnel who are more of a burden than they are helpful.

Business Recruitment: How to Always Hire the Right Person

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Finding the Best Candidates – Some Top Tips

In today's competitive economy, you will often find that there's no shortage of applicants for an advertised role, but it can be surprisingly difficult to identify the best person for the job.

Finding the Best Candidates – Some Top Tips

4 Best Ways to Network and Act Natural

Are you trying to learn how to interact with other people and network? Read this article to learn the best ways to network and act natural.

4 Best Ways to Network and Act Natural

A.I. and collective intelligence can work together to enhance the hiring process

Is it better to use human judgment, as we always have, or is some combination of each the best?

A.I. and collective intelligence can work together to enhance the hiring process

Sunday, January 19, 2020

3 HR Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement

Employee engagement is one of the latest buzzwords to emerge in the business world - but it's more than just a trendy new phrase.

3 HR Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement

How to Set Up Your Own Short Production Line

The world of production and manufacturing can seem incredibly complex and isolating for a first-time industry player.

How to Set Up Your Own Short Production Line

5 Health & Safety Tips for New Labs

When opening a new lab, there are many considerations, but safety should be near the top of the list.

5 Health & Safety Tips for New Labs

How to Keep Your Employees Safe in Your Lab

There are safety risks at any place of work, but if they're not properly managed, those risks can be much greater in a laboratory.

How to Keep Your Employees Safe in Your Lab

Saturday, January 18, 2020

4 Reasons to Ensure Your Employees Have the Right Equipment and Software

A happy workforce could be the difference between your business turning over a healthy profit or struggling to break even. The question is: How do you ensure your employees are happy and motivated to work?

4 Reasons to Ensure Your Employees Have the Right Equipment and Software

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

HR Management Can be the Key to Future-Proofing Your Workforce

It is true that millions of jobs may be affected one way or another by the digital revolution. Regrettably, there are a number of people in the UK who don't think this digital revolution is going to affect their jobs.

HR Management Can be the Key to Future-Proofing Your Workforce

How To Have A Successful Career In Business

If you want more out of your profession and are eager to learn and grow, then it's time to be proactive and take some action.

How To Have A Successful Career In Business

Saturday, January 11, 2020

5 Money Hacks for Arranging Your Finances as a Freelancer

Having a firm grip of your cash flow from the very beginning is crucial to success as a freelancer.

5 Money Hacks for Arranging Your Finances as a Freelancer

HR vs. Marketing: What's the Difference in Salary and Goals?

Letting people know the difference between a career as an HR representative and a marketer is critical. Here are the major differences.

HR vs. Marketing: What's the Difference in Salary and Goals?

4 Areas to Invest in for Your Employees Wellbeing

If you want to run a successful business, this starts with the happiness and health of your workforce.

4 Areas to Invest in for Your Employees Wellbeing

4 Ways to Aid Your Employees' Day-to-Day Tasks

Day-to-day tasks are an inevitability in business. They may be important tasks, they may be menial tasks that just need to get done, but they all take time.

4 Ways to Aid Your Employees' Day-to-Day Tasks

How to Design a Company Website Employees Love

Creating a private network where your employees can create content, communicate, collaborate and effectively manage their daily tasks is no small feat.

How to Design a Company Website Employees Love

Thursday, January 09, 2020

4 Steps HR Teams Can Take To Boost Employee Data Protection

It's crucial that HR departments do all they can to safeguard their employees' sensitive information and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.

4 Steps HR Teams Can Take To Boost Employee Data Protection

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

9 of the Most Unique Engineering Jobs You Never Knew Existed

Many people wonder, "What can you do with an engineering degree?" From robotics to special effects to chocolate to beer, the options are nearly endless.

9 of the Most Unique Engineering Jobs You Never Knew Existed

Tuesday, January 07, 2020

What a Pay Stub Is and Why to Keep a Copy of Paycheck Stubs

Are you trying to figure out what a pay stub is and how long you should keep a copy of paycheck stubs? Read this article to find out.

What a Pay Stub Is and Why to Keep a Copy of Paycheck Stubs

How to Protect Your Business’s Online Presence

In this article we take a quick look at some of the ways to keep your business secure.

How to Protect Your Business's Online Presence

Saturday, January 04, 2020

Key options for companies looking to become IR35-proof

Kirsten Logue, Scotland Regional Manager for Edge Testing explores the key IR35 issues impacting the private sector and considers the options for making a company 'IR35-Proof'.

Key options for companies looking to become IR35-proof

How to Solve the Problems of Being a Commercial Property Owner

Owning a commercial rental property is not always as straightforward as it seems.

How to Solve the Problems of Being a Commercial Property Owner

8 Tips for Becoming a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

Becoming a certified medical administrative assistant is a rewarding and fulfilling career. Keep reading to find out how to get through the program.

Becoming a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant