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On this page we have developed some Tip Sheets on various topics for you to read, download and share, simply click on the image to take you to the topic and take a further look. We are always looking at how we can help and provide you with resources. If there is any particular topic you would like us to add as we develop this library please contact us with the title Tip Sheets in the subject line and let us know the topic and what in particular would be useful and helpful to you. Click on the images to access free resources to help support you and your organisation. For further support, please contact us. On this page we have developed some Tip Sheets on various topics for you to read, download and share, simply click on the image to take you to the topic and take a further look. We are always looking at how we can help and provide you with resources. If there is any particular topic you would like us to add as we develop this library please contact us with the title Tip Sheets in the subject line and let us know the topic and what in particular would be useful and helpful to you. Click on the images to access free resources to help support you and your organisation. Access here. For further support, please contact us. The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is an exceptional event posing a threat to worker health and safety and a risk to business operations. The UK Government has estimated that a fifth of the workforce could be absent at the peak of the disease, raising a significant challenge for organisations. It will be a huge test of their agility and people support capability. As a new virus, it’s unclear how long the threat will last so organisations must plan for weeks and possibly months of disruption. Employee health, safety and well-being during this time is paramount. Employers need to be proactive in protecting their people and minimising the risk to staff and business continuity. It will be a time to recognise that many of their people will be anxious about contracting the virus and how they might cope financially if they are to be absent from work. Constant communication with the workforce and early action are key. By swiftly adopting agile and flexible working practices, and where able, doing what they can with sick pay for example, organisations will be better positioned to contain the coronavirus and minimise disruption to business. Even so, the risk cannot be completely eliminated. Governments, employers and employees must all be ready to take additional steps to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. Click on the images to access free resources to help support you and your organisation. Access here. For further support, please contact us. |
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Your Festive Guide to Self-care
Worried about the preparation for Christmas taken its toll on your wellbeing?
Given what a year 2020 has been, Christmas maybe a little different to previous years, but with all the extra demands on your time and energy, taking care of yourself is still a necessity. Here are some self-care tips to help you stay calm and collected. Read more... |
Your Festive Guide to Self-care
Worried about the preparation for Christmas taken its toll on your wellbeing? Given what a year 2020 has been, Christmas maybe a little different to previous years, but with all the extra demands on your time and energy, taking care of yourself is still a necessity. Here are some self-care tips to help you stay calm and collected. Read more... |
The Power of Laughter
If you are feeling stressed about Christmas, get ready to laugh yourself better. When we went into that first full on lock down in March the idea of being holed up indoors for weeks on end didn’t exactly sound like a bundle of laughs. Yet a recent survey* revealed that laughter is what got 79% of us Brits through. The survey showed that laughter (23%) ranked higher than exercise (19%) and sex! (13%) for its feel-good factor, with 53% getting their laughter fix via funny videos, 38% by virtual calls with family and friends, 22% by listening to the radio and 16% by reading funny books. Now, if humour can bring a spark of joy to lockdown, then surely, we can all do with a dose of laughter over Christmas? Read more... |
Merry virtual Christmas - alternatives and considerations to the annual Christmas party
As coronavirus cases are on the increase again and local lockdowns become more commonplace, localised and a daily moveable feast, the likelihood of a Christmas party seems increasingly very unlikely as we move closer towards the festive season. Whether you love or loath the annual knees up, it’s time to think what you could offer as an alternative to try and maintain some Christmas spirit. Here are some ideas to consider. Read more... |
These times can be difficult
It’s been a difficult year for many reasons for many people and life is far from perfect, but there are lots of reasons for optimism. Setting positive goals for the future gives our lives a sense of direction and purpose. And although we face many challenges there are also lots of reasons to stay hopeful. By consciously choosing our priorities we can overcome issues, make progress and focus on what really matters. Self-care isn't selfish, it's essential. No-one is perfect. But so often we compare our insides to other people's outsides. Self-care increases our resilience and helps us get more out of life. It also helps us accept others as they are too. Read more... |
4 Reasons Your Team Isn’t Motivated (And What You Can Do to Fix It)
People want different things in life, so it’s difficult to generalise what works as an effective motivational strategy for any particular individual. Often, managers make the mistake of assuming what motivates them will also motivate their employees (and we all know what they say when you assume…) Employees feature both intrinsic motivations, which stem from their internal satisfaction with their work, as well as extrinsic motivation, which can take the form of pay, title, promotion and benefits. Workers who find their jobs rewarding on both these fronts perform better and are more committed to their jobs. Read more... |
8 ways to avoid burnout in your small business
Most small business owners think of their businesses as their babies, especially when they love what they do. That's why it can be so challenging to get away from work, even for a little while. As hard as it is though we all need to walk away sometimes in order to stay at the top of our game. Take a look at our infographic which pulls together 8 ways you can avoid burnout in a small business. |
Will this pandemic change how we work forever…….?
Our new normal seems to be the endless schedule of virtual calls and meetings both at work and in our personal lives in order to stay in touch with each other. Couple this with changes in how we shop, greet people and even walk past each other on the street. It has created our new normal and it has left many wondering what the future holds. As a business owner, director or leader, you are going to need to potentially change the way you and your company works and how you manage your people. Can we go back to the old ways of working or will it be a huge step backwards? Read more... |
Breaking bad habits - start small, make small progress and keep going
Habits are automatic sequences of actions that we enact, often with very little conscious decision involved. We may know what we are doing, but do not consciously think about whether or not to do it. Typically, we may notice that we are enacting a habit but do not remember deciding or even initiating the action. Good habits are positive and useful. Bad habits are negative and problematic. Habits can also be neutral, having neither helpful nor harmful effect. Read more... |
How to deal with the pressure to do more during self-isolation (Part 2)
Many who are self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic have felt pressure to use this time to be productive—learn a new language, clean the house, or bake a loaf of sourdough daily. Read more... |
How to deal with the pressure to do more during self-isolation (Part 1)
Many who are self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic have felt pressure to use this time to be productive—learn a new language, clean the house, or bake a loaf of sourdough daily. Read more... |
Reservist
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is calling up 3,000 reservists to help in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic (April 2020). How does mobilisation work and what employment protections are in place? Read more.. |
Tips for working from home We've been working from home for while now and for some of us it is the norm but for many it is a new experience. Some may not have found their rhythm yet as was hoping it was going to be short stint and abracadabra we would be back in the office before we could say supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Read more... |
The Budget 2020: what HR professionals need to know Newly appointed Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the government’s Budget. Here’s a roundup of the key measures and issues HR professionals should be aware of. Read more... |
April 2020 Employment Law Updates The latest employment law developments and proposed future changes. Read more... |
5 Reasons You Should Be Investing in Employee Development
Training isn’t just important to any company, it is vital. The development of staff should be an on-going consideration for employers and their managers. Why develop staff? Individuals will bring different skills and behaviours to a job when they are recruited, so regular development can help them master their new responsibilities. Even once fully trained in their role, further development is important. 5 Reasons You Should Be Investing in Employee Development Read more... |
Travel Disruption From time to time, travel disruption can affect an employees ability to get to work on time, or in some cases at all. For situations from public transport cancellations to severe weather, employers and employees should consider how this could impact on the workforce. Read more... |
Safe Driving in Severe Weather Driving in severe weather conditions is very different compared to other times. As we have found out recently with prolonged periods of heavy snow, sometimes conditions can be extreme, making driving more hazardous. Read more... |
Staying Healthy in the Snow There’s no doubt whilst snow can be beautiful and picturesque, it also brings travel chaos and lots of disruption. If you have been unfortunate enough to have been affected then try to stay as calm as possible and listen to all the emergency safety advice, including from your local weather and news channels. If the worst is now over, maybe think about what you could have done differently and try to take the positives and learn from what’s happened. Read more... |
Privacy notices and information, you must provide to employees and potential employees under GDPR
Under the GDPR the information you need to give people about the data you hold and process will be more detailed than under the Data Protection Act 1998. Currently you probably rely on a clause in your employees’ contract which states that they are giving consent to processing data, and possibly providing a bit of information about what you do with the data you hold. Read more... |
Who should take responsibility for data protection in your business?
There are two elements to this – first, who should be responsible for ensuring GDPR compliance, making sure your business is ready with systems and processes in place for the May 2018 deadline, and secondly, who will have overall responsibility for data protection on an ongoing basis. Read more... |
What Small Business Owners Need to Know About GDPR Despite the fact that Britain is set to leave the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation will come into force here in the UK on 25th May 2018. Read more... |
Getting ready for the GDPR - 10 things you need to know
The arrival of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will change the way organisations like yours manage personal data. This could be anything from names or email addresses to more detailed information such as bank details or medical records. Read more... |
Hot Weather Although the great British Summer often doesn't result in hot temperatures there will be times when the sun does come out and workers find themselves working in hot conditions. Read more... |
Holiday Time As the holiday season approaches a timely reminder of your out of office message: Professional communication doesn’t stop when you go on holiday. In fact, it may be more important than ever during this time. Read more... |
Christmas Party – What message should you give to your employees re party etiquette? Christmas is just around the corner – is your organisation planning to have a Christmas party? Read more... |
April 2018 Employment Law Updates Many key developments are geared up to take effect in 2018. Here are some of the main employment changes to be aware of. Unless otherwise stated, dates for implementation are as of 6th April. Read more... |
New visa fees from April 2018 New fees for immigration and nationality are to come into effect on 6 April 2018. The changes include increases to Tier 2 work visa fees, indefinite leave to remain and naturalisation applications. Read more... |
April 2017 Employment Law Updates As usual, this April sees a number of changes to employment legislation. Read more.. |
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