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Performance management lessons from an ex-BBC HR Director

In this guest blog, Lucy Adams talks about where she is now and her wealth of experiences, focusing in on the topic at the top of HR, SME and manager...

Employee Performance, Business Leadership, Performance and productivity

16 April, 2024 by Lucy Adams

How to prepare for an employee performance appraisal

Why effective communication is key to your business' success

Don’t sacrifice L&D – grow your SME with knowledge-sharing

How to conduct an equal pay review for your business

How to calculate holiday allowances for part-time employees

Which payroll deductions are mandatory?

Are spreadsheets a good tool for small businesses in 2024?

Paternity leave, pay & entitlement

What is the National Minimum Wage?

What is a duvet day?

Discrimination employment law - are you guilty or not guilty?

Employee recognition: why kudos matters

A four-day work week: the pros and cons

Making staff redundant: redundancy pay and entitlement

What is shared parental leave?

What's the impact of negative workplace culture?

People analytics: 5 big benefits

The 6 styles of leadership: where do you fit?

6 vital things to consider in your flexible working policy

What is organisational purpose?

What is flexible working?

Receiving feedback as a manager & creating a feedback culture

Double your SME engagement with employee-led performance

What is TUPE and how does it work?

7 ways to run effective meetings

Cost of living crisis: 3 ways SMEs can support their people

7 tips to develop leadership skills

5 ways you can support your employees' mental health at work

3 simple steps to successful change management for your SME

Clan culture pros and cons: Your need-to-know-guide

Can an employee return to work while signed off sick?

'Bro culture': What it is and why it's still an issue

What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Equality, diversity and inclusion – what every SME needs to know

What is SaaS HR software?

How to calculate the ROI of HR software

What are the benefits of HR software?

Why is health and safety important in the workplace?

Can you withdraw an offer of employment?

What is Real Time Information (RTI) payroll?

An introduction to UK PAYE & payroll management

How Employee NPS data can reduce SME turnover

What is presenteeism & why is it an issue for small businesses?

How to make a rota that works

Working from home: health & safety guidelines

What is a performance management cycle?

What is an employee handbook?

6 reasons not to contact an employee whilst they're off sick

5 ways to make your HR department eco-friendly & paperless

What is a benefits package and what should it include?

Reducing absenteeism: insights from ex-BBC HR Director

What are motivation theories?

What are employee relations?

11 ways to supercharge your personal development

Why is human resources (HR) important?

The work Christmas party - are you liable?

Market culture: what are the pros & cons?

What is payroll?

Why you need an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Critical: Holiday pay case update – what SMEs need to know

Top 5 goals for your business’ company culture

7 employee retention strategies to help reduce staff turnover

A simple guide to managing staff absences

What HR policies should a small business create?

How to make a reference request for a potential employee

How to manage time off in lieu (TOIL) for your employees

What is an appraisal?

Dependancy leave strategies every SME should know

Complete guide to zero-hours contract holiday pay & entitlement

Shift patterns at work

New Employee Induction Checklist

9 ways to deal with workplace stress

7 signs you're dealing with a micromanager (and how to manage them)

6 tips for conducting an effective performance appraisal

How to identify employee training and development needs

5 strategies for SMEs to combat toxic culture

How to calculate holiday pay on termination of employment (UK)

What is skills mapping & how can it help SMEs?

How to make a fair rota for your workplace

How to calculate bank holiday entitlement for part-time workers

Why workplace mental health training programmes are important

What are OKRs and how can they help SMEs?

The top 3 employment law updates you missed this summer

HR software for charities: how Breathe can help volunteers

8 benefits of encouraging diversity in the workplace

An introduction to workplace pension auto-enrolment

How to reduce your small business carbon footprint

How SMEs can manage long-term sickness absence

The 3 types of workplace absences & how to manage them

How payroll software works

What is HR compliance and why is it important?

Why it's time to ditch job descriptions & revamp your recruitment

7 ways to build a culture-first onboarding programme

What is disability discrimination?

What is job design and why is it important?

What is an onboarding survey & why should SMEs create them?

How SMEs can build a strong company culture

How employee referral schemes can help SMEs

What is an induction at work?

Are you breaching the ACAS Code of Practice?

How sponsorship licences can help SMEs with recruiting

Gender equality in the workplace

What a bullying & harassment policy is and how to create one

6 ways to increase employee happiness at work

How to create family-friendly policies using employment law

Health & safety: what are employees’ responsibilities at work?

How to set up & manage a leadership development programme

Why you should integrate wellbeing into performance management

How often should you have employee appraisals?

Why you should encourage employees to take annual leave

Employee appraisal systems: pros and cons

Delayering: is it right for your small business?

What to say in an appraisal at work

Is transactional analysis the secret to business success?

How to shape your SME's digital transformation in 2023

4 different types of company culture explained

What is 360 feedback?

Sick pay & entitlement on zero-hours contracts

9 reasons why workplace fitness benefits SMEs

How walking helps wellbeing & work

6 ways to give a new employee a great induction

Different management styles & how SMEs can use them

What is cultural fit and why is it important?

Using AI ethically in HR: is it possible?  

What is organisational development?

Anxiety at work: 6 steps to supporting employees

Internal recruitment: the pros & cons

One-to-one meetings: a complete guide

7 ways for HR to boost environmental sustainability

What is informal communication?

Why employees hand in their notice: 6 factors you should know about

What is ESG & why is it important for small businesses?

3 ways artificial intelligence (AI) can benefit SMEs

6 ways the location of your business can impact productivity

What are pre-employment checks and why are they important?

How to handle staff with a negative attitude

Why should employers conduct exit interviews?

How to calculate an employee's final pay

Employee not working notice period: what can SMEs do?

How to create an effective training programme

What is employee empowerment?

What is a psychological contract?

How to reinvent HR policies for SMEs

Whistleblowing in the workplace: what it means for SMEs

7 soft skills that are crucial for great leadership

How to spot the signs of depression in the workplace

5 simple ways to sky-rocket employee engagement

What is a disciplinary?

What is a probation period?

What is basic salary?

The evolution of HR: workplace transformation with Níamh Kelly

What is employee health and wellbeing?

How transparent are you in the workplace?

7 statistics to help you manage workplace stress

The 10 employment law updates you need to know about in 2023

Can employees take holiday during their notice period?

5 ways apprenticeships can benefit SMEs

Discrimination at work: how to tackle mental health stigma

How to support employees returning to work after mental health leave

How to improve health & safety in the workplace

5 ways to recession-ready your SME

Work burnout: what is it and how do you prevent it?

How to source the right training partner 

What are behavioural competencies?

Without prejudice conversation: tips for employers

What are the different types of employment status?

How to adopt a successful SME learning culture

How to support employees returning to work

What is discrimination in the workplace?

6 ways SMEs can support flexible working for parents

Working Time Regulations and holiday: what to avoid

Top 5 tell-tale signs your employees are stressed

What is microlearning and is your SME ready to benefit?

How to calculate accrued annual leave for your employees

Can you pay an employee in lieu of annual leave?

What is payment in lieu of notice period?

Types of leave from work: A-Z

Can an employee take unpaid leave?

Employment contracts: which terms are legally binding?

What is summary dismissal?

Dealing with stress in the HR profession

3 ways to grow your self-management skills & be more organised at work

What does it mean to suspend an employee?

What to do when you have an employee off sick with stress

What is an annual leave policy and what should it include?

What is a zero-hours contract?

What is incentive pay?

The top 3 benefits of HR management

How to manage a performance review

Why every business needs inclusive policies

6 reasons you should give feedback to your employees

Notice periods: a guide for employers

Transformational leadership and its benefits to your business

How long is the redundancy consultation period?

Aligning performance management with business strategy

5 mental health adjustments you can make for employees

How Breathe's learning tool can help SMEs

Developing future leaders: what now?

The top interview questions for an HR manager role

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