As the cost of living crisis is leaving households across the county worse off, it’s no wonder that many people are turning to their employers for a pay rise. In fact, the number of searches for the term ‘how to ask for a pay rise’ (or similar) has more than
Staff training is absolutely vital, whether you’re part of a multi-national corporation, a small business or just a few people. However, whether for financial purposes or because they simply don’t see the necessity, small businesses seem to neglect staff training and development all too often. Why is Staff Training so
No matter how hard we try to manage the pressures of work, it can sometimes become more than we can cope with, leading to work-related stress. The impact of work-related stress can effect not only the employee who is suffering, but also the company and its other employees. Statistics show
It’s become common practice for most employers to offer jobs to new starters on the understanding that they must successfully complete a probation period in order to secure their position with the company. While this typically means that a company would be able to let someone go should the employee
It’s the first full working week after two back-to-back 4-day weeks – thank you Easter Bank Holidays(!) – and I don’t know about you, but I’m already missing that extra day of no alarms and free time. The full time, 5-day week has been standard for so long that people
We hear a lot about bosses and leaders, but what actually is the difference? Take a look at the graphic below and you’ll see the contrast between these two roles. One half depicts a boss being pulled by their team, effectively adding extra weight and hindering those up front from