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Business growth

Business growth – Is your business ready?

Is your business ready for growth? This process takes careful planning and analysis - here's what you should consider.

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How to create a well-being strategy

Does your business have a well-being strategy in place? If you want to aid recruitment and retention then a well-being strategy is essential

HRIS

The Transformative Power of an HRIS

A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is so much more than just a piece of database software. Here's what it can do for your SME.

Supporting Gender Reassignment in the Workplace

Supporting your Employee through Gender Reassignment

Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic. Here are some practical tips to consider regarding gender reassignment in the workplace.

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Cycle to Work schemes are back in fashion

Cycle to Work Schemes can improve the mental and financial wellbeing of employees, as well as saving your business money. Here's how it works.

Relationships at work

What is the best way to manage relationships at work?

If a romantic relationship forms between two of your employees, how should you deal with it? Here, we explore all aspects of relationships at work.

Equality, diversity & inclusion training

How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace

How do you raise awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace? Here's what you need to know.

Hybrid working

Hybrid Working – is it right for your business?

Hybrid working is here, but is it really the future of work? We look at what hybrid working is and how to get it to work in your business.

Probation

Time’s up – when probation doesn’t work out

We look at how to deal with concerns during the probationary period, and what to do when an employee fails probation.

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What is a return to work interview?

Return to work interviews are meetings that allows managers to understand reasons for absences & assess the support required for employees

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Men’s Health Week 2022 – Building Healthy Environments for Men and Boys

This week marks Men’s Health Week, encouraging greater awareness of the issues affecting the wellbeing of men and boys.

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Loneliness in the workplace – a very real threat

Is it possible to feel loneliness, even when you’re interacting with dozens of colleagues every day? Absolutely. What can employers do?

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Menopause in the Workplace Toolkit

Our Menopause in the Workplace Toolkit ensures that you have what you need, avoiding the pitfalls and making mistakes.

Cost of living

Cost of living increases – what can HR/businesses do to support?

Is it possible for businesses to better support their employees during the cost of living crisis? We look at the role that employers can play.

What are the pros and cons of apprenticeships?

Employing an apprentice: Pros and Cons

We look at the pros and cons of apprenticeships, funding available for apprenticeship programmes, what to be aware of, and more.

Employee benefits

How can your employee benefits offering help you in the current ‘war for talent’?

Ryan Oates, Corporate Services Director at SG Corporate Services, writes about employee benefits offerings for recruitment and retention.

Why your applicants are ghosting you

Why your applicants are ghosting you and how you can prevent it

We look at the growing trend of applicant ghosting, and what you can do to ensure that it doesn't happen to you.

Right to work checks

Right to work checks – what are the current UK regulations?

Advice on the current UK regulations for Right To Work Checks in 2022, including specific info for European Economic Area (EA) Citizens.

HR Compliance

HR Compliance and what it means for your business

What is HR compliance? And how do you carry out an HR audit? We cover all this and more in this useful article.

How to onboard successfully

How to onboard a new employee successfully

Onboarding can be a tricky process to get right, but once you do, it will be more rewarding for both you and your new employees.

Understanding the Redundancy Dismissal Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the key differences between redundancy and dismissal, and explore the essential steps to ensure a fair, legal redundancy process.

Building Trust and Credibility as a Manager: Essential Tips and Techniques

Learn key steps for building trust as a manager, from open communication to authentic leadership and active listening.

Festive Opening Hours 2024

Here are full details of our office opening times during the festive season 2024/25 and how you can contact our team.

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