Posts by Laura Sands

Laura Sands

Laura Sands

Laura is a writer who enjoys getting into the detail of subjects and sharing that knowledge with snappy, interesting content. When not typing away, she enjoys walks in the woods and curling up with a good book and mug of something hot.

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A yellow signpost with two arrows. One arrow points upwards and has the words "five day workweek" written on it in black. The other arrow points left and has the words "four day workweek" written on it in black.

A four-day work week: the pros and cons

We all love a three-day weekend; bank holidays are always a cause for excitement. 

But what if you scrapped the traditional five-day week and made...

Flexible Working

16 February, 2024 by Laura Sands

A woman can be seen holding a cardboard box filled with desk belongings and a small plant. Only her arms are shown in the frame.

Making staff redundant: redundancy pay and entitlement

Business Process

15 February, 2024 by Laura Sands

Two women are in an office environment. One is sat at a desk, and the other woman is leaning over and pointing at graphs on the other

People analytics: 5 big benefits

Business Leadership

12 February, 2024 by Laura Sands

A diverse group of 6 employees of different ages, genders and ethnicities stand against a wall in a line, smiling.

The 6 styles of leadership: where do you fit?

Business Leadership

8 February, 2024 by Laura Sands

A woman in a wheelchair sits at her desk, working remotely from home.

6 vital things to consider in your flexible working policy

Flexible Working

6 February, 2024 by Laura Sands

Wooden blocks with a stick head and shoulders printed on (representing people) are tied together with lines, against a bright orange background.

What is organisational purpose?

Business Leadership

6 February, 2024 by Laura Sands

A woman wearing a white shirt and yellow dungarees is working from home. The woman is sat at her desk with a laptop in front of her. Her laptop is surrounded by paperwork, her phone, a cable and a coffee cup. Behind her is a shelf full of plants.

What is flexible working?

Flexible Working

5 February, 2024 by Laura Sands

Employees in an office environment are moving boxes of their belongings into a new office space

What is TUPE and how does it work?

Employment Law

29 January, 2024 by Laura Sands

An aerial view of a table in an office environment, where people sit around it with laptops and various pieces of paper in a collaborative meeting.

3 simple steps to successful change management for your SME

Business Leadership

11 January, 2024 by Laura Sands

Rows of multicoloured bowling pins are shown lined up. They stand on a pale blue surface.

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

Company Culture

2 January, 2024 by Laura Sands

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