5 tips for SMBs building an inclusive workforce
Creating a diverse and inclusive (D&I) workplace has never been more imperative. Across all industries, consumers and employees alike are calling for companies to identify areas in which they can create a more supportive and conducive working environment. As individuals seek to align their loyalties with brands that reflect their core values, SMBs building an […]
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 […]
From the Great Resignation to the Great Reshuffle
The world of work is changing There’s no denying the pandemic has been a transformative time for professionals This has prompted both businesses and individuals to re-evaluate their priorities and reassess their place in the working world. Enter the “Great Resignation”, also known as the “Big Quit” or the ongoing large-scale exodus of employees across […]
