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A simple guide to managing staff absences

Unplanned absence costs British business dearly. In fact, sick days cost UK businesses £100 billion per year; a cost that few organisations can...

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9 November, 2023 by Laura Sands

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What HR policies should a small business create?

HR policies and processes

7 November, 2023 by Laura Sands

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What is an appraisal?

Employee Performance

2 November, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Dependancy leave strategies every SME should know

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31 October, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Complete guide to zero-hours contract holiday pay & entitlement

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30 October, 2023 by Sarah Benstead

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Shift patterns at work

Business Process

27 October, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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9 ways to deal with workplace stress

Mental Health

24 October, 2023 by Laura Sands

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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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6 tips for conducting an effective performance appraisal

Employee Performance

23 October, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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How to identify employee training and development needs

Employee Performance

19 October, 2023 by Laura Sands

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