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One of the benefits of running a small business is that you have a greater degree of control over who you hire. But even with the most rigorous recruitment process, people problems can still arise. When problems do arise, it can be tempting to try and tackle them head on and resolve things internally and… Continue Reading
Relationships at work are not a new phenomenon – many of us either meet our partners at the office, or know someone who has. And they are in good company, with Bill Gates and Barack Obama both meeting their wives at work. However, last year one-third of employers said that they have prohibited relationships between… Continue Reading
We recently looked at how to manage age discrimination in the workplace. Of course, ageing is something we all experience, but what about when the source of discrimination is a person’s sexual orientation? With 1.7million lesbian, gay and bisexual employees in the UK, and in an economic climate in which every organisation must find ways… Continue Reading
There are many things on which we can be judged in society – race, religion, and physical abilities, to name but a few. But the one thing that none of us can avoid is age. With several high profile age discrimination cases, including Channel 4’s John McCririck, BBC’s Moira Stewart, and Countryfile’s Miriam O’Reilly, the… Continue Reading
We recently looked at the potential benefits of flexible working, and how to go about introducing it into the workplace. One of the main user groups of flexible working practices, short and long term, are women returning to work after maternity leave – with an estimated 70% of mothers currently in paid employment – three… Continue Reading
Flexible working practices are on the increase, and one method in particular is causing quite a stir… Zero contract hours, under which an employee is required to be available for work as needed, only paid for the hours worked, and has no guaranteed hours each month, is on the rise – with more than 200,000… Continue Reading
Years ago an employee’s commitment was measured on time in the office. But this focus on ‘presenteeism’ is fading fast. More and more businesses are realising the significant business benefits that flexible working can bring – with over two thirds of UK small and medium enterprises now offering flexible working opportunities. Continue Reading
At some point we all see something at work that we don’t agree with. Most of us have a moan to our colleagues and then go about our business. But what about when that ‘something’ is potentially dangerous or illegal? Continue Reading
Change, while often necessary, is frequently stressful. But more stressful than change is fear of the unknown. And while it is hard for a business to avoid change if it wants to survive, employers can help to reduce, if not avoid, the fear of the unknown for its staff. Continue Reading
Managing employees within a small business is so much easier than a large operation – informal chats, a close-knit team, and none of that tedious red tape to deal with…right? Continue Reading
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