Performance reviews are an invaluable tool. They allow employers to keep an open line of communication with staff and give employees the opportunity to develop and improve in their role with the company. I’d call that a win-win. However, some managers are still making some time-old mistakes that can ultimately
Change is an inevitable part of life – and the workplace is no exception to this rule. Whether you’re dealing with technological advances, facing geological challenges or considering something a bit closer to home, such as working arrangements and how to provide a more ethical and happier environment for your staff to work, there needs to be some
Your staff may well show up to work on time every day (albeit, perhaps virtually at the moment, thanks to Coronavirus!), but how much of their workday is actually spent working? The chances are, very few of your staff put in a full day’s work. Almost 90% of staff say that they waste time
Businesses worldwide have had no choice but to close their offices and, where possible, move their staff to a remote working arrangement in response to government guidance, helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keeping their employees and clients safe. Remote Work Strategist, Laurel Farrer, said that it typically takes six to twelve weeks for a smooth transition from on-site working to working remotely. Of course,
Most young people think that they need to know exactly what they want to do with their lives as soon as they leave school and jump straight into university. Moreover, there seems to be a common misconception that goes something a little like this… ‘Without a degree, you’re going to
In our previous post, we explained what furlough leave is and covered who is eligible under government guidance. If you missed it, you can read that advice here. Here, we look at how the furlough scheme works, including how to decide which employees are furloughed, how to submit a claim