More than ever your business should have job descriptions in place for the roles in your organisation. But they should not be pulled out of the 'filing' drawer just before yearly appraisal time. A well-written job description should bring clarity of responsibilities and outputs required of the role. It should be reviewed and agreed with […]

Let’s think about what employee engagement means to you. Do your employees appear to enjoy the work they do, they have friends at work and have a nice office environment (or work from home), you put on some fun events, and they get treats on a Friday, and you think they are not looking to […]

So, what do I mean by an HR System, it is the way you store your employee records, the process you use, and the information you use to report data. You may still be using spreadsheets, but there are HR Systems designed to make your life easier, save you time, and much more. HR Information […]

The rules on immigration changed on 1 January 2021 with the end of EU free movement. The new points-based system for all migration to the UK, other than for Irish nationals, who will not require immigration permission to work in the UK. The deadline for EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) is 30 June 2021 and those […]

As an SME you set up your business to deliver a service, manufacture or produce goods for customers. However, there comes a time when you have to consider outsourcing functions of your business, such as finance, IT, HR or Health & Safety. If you are spending too much time: trying to find documents you can […]

The main purpose of HR Metrics is to help you make better, effective decisions. There is a vast amount of data you could collect, but make it easy for yourself by measuring what you need to report on to make those important, informed decisions. ‘If you are reporting on a metric that has no value, […]

You have a Business Plan, right? Do you have a specific People Plan? If you said no, then this is how we can help. Understanding your business means understanding your people and what skills/structure you need. Start with the end in mind! #HRTips - questions to consider What people will I need? What will this […]