We all understand the importance of training, furthering career development, increasing employability and, crucially, your company upskilling its employees to stay competitive in an ever-changing marketplace. However, you probably also know that sometimes training and learning can be a little,...
Deciding when to let an employee go is a tough decision to make. Not only will you have to go through the hiring process again, but you will also have to deal with the emotional fallout that occurs when firing...
Your employees contribute such a huge effort towards every penny of your profit, and you have to do what you can to ensure that they are content and comfortable at work in order to encourage them to be as productive...
For any business, a well-run HR department is essential. Without one, hiring the right people and retaining them becomes impossible. People really are the lifeblood of every company. However, that does not mean that outsourcing HR tasks is not a good idea....
There is absolutely no doubt that if you have happy employees, you will have a more joyful business all round. It doesn't take a lot to throw the balance off, and quite often, staff happiness can be fixed with a...
When was the last time you asked your employees for their feedback? When was the last time you asked them for their ideas? If you never have, or if you can't remember specific moments, then you need to take action. Have those...
Many small to medium-sized businesses do not prefer to offer employee benefits in order to keep their costs low and to avoid administration headaches. But when your company has more than 50 full-time employees, it becomes a requirement to offer...
When a new employee starts at your place of work, it’s a massive day for them, and it could be significant for many firsts. Not only is it their first day at this company, but it could be their first...
Taking care of your payroll is incredibly important, but it can be very stressful and time consuming. Taking care of it in house is not always ideal, but whether you manage your own payroll or use a firm like Xero...
Hiring the right employees is vital to business success, but it isn’t always that easy. Even after sorting through hundreds of applications, you still might not find the right person for the job. If you are finding it hard to...
Nearly eight of ten workers in the United States live paycheck to paycheck. The payroll process is a vital part of any regulated business with employees who depend on their wages. Yet, it's not as simple as a regular transaction, like standing in...
Bringing in new staff is always a difficult process. Not only do you need to find someone who has the right skills and qualifications, but it’s just as important to find somebody who has the right personality fit for the...
Everybody has a sick day from time to time, and that’s fine, but high levels of employee absence could be seriously affecting your business. If people are constantly taking time off work, overall productivity is going to take a big...
While platforms such as LinkedIn and dedicated job portals are typically a target for recruiters, when it comes to finding unique talents, the hunt for specialist skills can be a lot more complicated. Indeed, when a business requires an uncommon...
Employees are underappreciated by a lot of employers. That sounds like a ridiculous thing to say, but it’s true. You hear far too many stories of employees who feel overworked and undervalued. The problem is that employers can sometimes be...