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6 tips for conducting an effective performance appraisal

Everyone knows what to expect in a traditional performance appraisal. 

But how can you make them as useful as possible for your team - and your...

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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5 strategies for SMEs to combat toxic culture

Company Culture

17 October, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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What is skills mapping & how can it help SMEs?

Business Process

13 October, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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How to make a fair rota for your workplace

Business Process

10 October, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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Why workplace mental health training programmes are important

Health and wellbeing

3 October, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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What are OKRs and how can they help SMEs?

Performance and productivity

2 October, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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The top 3 employment law updates you missed this summer

Employment Law

26 September, 2023 by Chloe Pereira - Employment law Partner & Legal Director, Outset

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HR software for charities: how Breathe can help volunteers

Business Process

25 September, 2023 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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8 benefits of encouraging diversity in the workplace

Equality and diversity

21 September, 2023 by Laura Sands

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