Managing extra temporary staff for the Christmas rush
Many businesses expect to see an upturn in sales during the Christmas period. UK consumers intend to spend an average […]
Planning for bad weather: absences and ‘no shows’
It’s wintertime and that means bad weather. Two-thirds of small businesses in the UK have been affected by bad weather […]
Managing apprenticeships in SMEs
Businesses are being encouraged to hire apprentices to increase productivity and plug skill gap shortages. While an attractive solution for […]
Cloud software: 5 things every business owner should know
If you’re a business owner looking to push your firm to the next level, you’re probably thinking about the best […]
How uAttend works for care homes
Given the UK’s ageing population the care home sector forms an invaluable part of the small business landscape. However, subject […]
Flexible working – supporting a positive company culture
The increase in flexible working brings many benefits for an employer. However, the change in working patterns also poses its […]
Managing one-to-one’s with employees – best ways to conduct reviews/appraisals
We’ve all felt the dread. Sweaty palms, heart racing and not being able to concentrate. It’s a typical scenario in […]
Facebook digital skills programme for SMEs
It’s not the strongest of the species who survive – it’s those who are most adaptable to change. Darwin’s observation […]
GDPR for SMEs update
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. By that date all UK businesses handling personal […]
Why HR professionals in SMEs need more support
Overworked, underpaid and stressed, HR staff are often overlooked. Despite making up only around 1% of the UK’s employed population, […]
