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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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Voluntary redundancy: pros and cons

A large proportion of a company’s costs go on staff salaries. So, when business is on a downturn, it may become necessary for you to reduce headcount...

Business Process

15 February, 2021 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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How to implement a work from home policy permanently

Flexible Working

8 February, 2021 by Andy Stewart

A woman sat on a cushioned chair is having an employee wellbeing meeting to protect her mental health at work.

How SMEs can support the health & wellbeing of their teams

Mental Health

29 January, 2021 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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How To Write a Reference Letter for an Employee

Recruiting Talent

13 January, 2021 by Andy Stewart

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How to measure company culture

Company Culture

30 December, 2020 by Laura Sands

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The Fraud Triangle: how to spot fraudulent behaviour

Business Process

16 December, 2020 by Laura Sands

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Job Offer Letter Writing Guide

Recruiting Talent

2 December, 2020 by Aimée Brougham-Chandler

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What is redundancy?

Business Process

13 November, 2020 by Laura Sands

Colleagues are sitting on chairs in a circle and having a group therapy session to promote employee wellbeing.

How to select employees for redundancies

Business Process

5 November, 2020 by Laura Sands

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How to communicate company culture

Company Culture

30 October, 2020 by Laura Sands

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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