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

Health and wellbeing

24 October, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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

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05 August, 2025 by Sarah Benstead

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How to calculate bank holiday entitlement for part-time workers

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25 April, 2024 by Sarah Benstead

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An introduction to UK PAYE & payroll management

There’s no doubt that PAYE and payroll management is one of the most important aspects of business administration. Paying employees accurately and on...

Payroll and Finance

13 December, 2023 by Laura Sands

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How Employee NPS data can reduce SME turnover

Employee Engagement

12 December, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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

Health and wellbeing

8 December, 2023 by Laura Sands

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How to make a rota that works

Business Process

7 December, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Working from home: health & safety guidelines

Remote Working

6 December, 2023 by Jo Blood, MD, Posture People

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What is a performance management cycle?

Employee Performance

5 December, 2023 by Laura Sands

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What is an employee handbook?

Employee Performance

4 December, 2023 by Andy Stewart

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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

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Reducing absenteeism: insights from ex-BBC HR Director

Health and wellbeing

28 November, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

A guide to HR software for SMEs

Business process

Recession-proofing your SMEs culture

Company culture

A guide to holiday entitlements

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