Workplace mentors: why we need them now more than ever
Whether adapting to remote and hybrid working or upskilling into a new role, employees today have much to deal with beyond their regular day job. With the right support in place, businesses that acknowledge these challenges can harness change as part of the growth journey. We explore the role of workplace mentors, and why we […]
HR Tips: How to build benefits and perks into your business
As smaller companies continue to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, both employee engagement and well-being are key to steering the ship. By building benefits and perks of real value into your business, employees are more likely to stay put; driving productivity and growth through the years of change to come. From wellness programs to retirement planning, […]
7 ways HR can help drive sustainability for businesses
While industries face new challenges linked to the economic climate, real-world climate change continues to shift our shared perspective. Those willing to embrace everyday sustainable practices can hope to drive positive change from the ground up, re-defining a company’s social purpose and culture. To mark this year’s Earth Day, we explore 7 ways HR can […]
HR Tips: How to conduct an employee engagement survey
With the traditional office-based workplace a thing of the past, employee engagement surveys can help small businesses create stronger connections within their teams; maintaining momentum through a pandemic-present era while building loyalty through transparency. As SMBs continue on the pandemic road to recovery, employee engagement surveys can prove a great way to re-connect. The remote […]
How To Combat Gender Bias At Work
What is gender bias, and what can leaders do to banish it from the workplace? We explore how empowering female and female-identifying employees with the same opportunities can cultivate safer spaces to grow. With only nine FTSE 100 companies currently led by female CEOs, there’s never been a better time to share the challenges that […]
5 Ways To Empower Women In The Workplace
It’s Women’s History Month, and a time to recognize the monumental legacies made by women – and how we can continue to empower them in the workplace moving forward. Philosophers, explorers, scientists, teachers, mothers, women have been successfully blazing the trail since the beginning of time. Why then are many female leaders still having to […]
Exit Interviews: Our 5 Best Practice Tips
Integral to the off-boarding process, research from Burke Inc. shows that 91% of Fortune 500 companies conduct exit interviews. There are a range of benefits associated with exit interviews; from employee retention and reduced recruitment to turnover costs and future workplace training. While this is might be an uncomfortable meeting for both sides, the exit […]
How to Create a Company Culture Employees Will Crave
Whether virtually or in person, work is a big part of any employee’s life – company culture is now having an even greater impact on their wellbeing. With hybrid operations now paving the way forward, businesses must work even harder to ensure that all they have built isn’t lost to the ether. So, how does […]
5 Trends in HR Transforming the Workplace in 2022
Despite the many challenges Human Resources has faced over the last two years, 2021 has proven to be a valuable year of learning for all – from evolving leadership to inspiring the resilience of employees. With the traditional workplace model a thing of the past and the employee experience now front and center for the […]
In-person working: 5 tips on adjusting to the “new normal”
For businesses across the world, returning to work has been far from the norm of pre-pandemic life. While technology has enabled us to implement remote workforces in a face-to-face capacity, re-adjusting to an in-person environment has had its various challenges. With patience, empathy, and leadership driving change in a positive way, there is light at […]
