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

How relevant is equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) to SMEs? Do you view it as something small businesses urgently need to consider? Read on to...

Company Culture, Equality and diversity

2 January, 2024 by Laura Sands

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An introduction to UK PAYE & payroll management

Payroll and Finance

13 December, 2023 by Laura Sands

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

Health and wellbeing

8 December, 2023 by Laura Sands

Five wooden blocks are shown against a half-yellow, half-pastel blue background. Stars are detailed on the blocks, and a hand places the 5th star block in place.

What is a performance management cycle?

Employee Performance

5 December, 2023 by Laura Sands

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

Company Culture

30 November, 2023 by Laura Sands

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What is a benefits package and what should it include?

Company Culture

29 November, 2023 by Laura Sands

Wooden cubes are shown, with white upward-pointing arrows painted on them. Someone is stacking the cubes on top of each other, placing the 4th cube on the top.

What are motivation theories?

Employee Engagement

27 November, 2023 by Laura Sands

A woman and a man sit in an office environment, talking and smiling

What are employee relations?

Employee Engagement

24 November, 2023 by Laura Sands

Businesswoman in a meeting, smiling and taking notes at a desk with a laptop.

Why is human resources (HR) important?

Business Process

22 November, 2023 by Laura Sands

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Top 5 goals for your business’ company culture

Company Culture

13 November, 2023 by Laura Sands

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