Adaptability and change management are two key skills for employers and employees alike and if the last six months have taught us anything, it’s that things can change at a drop of a hat.
Published Wed 26th Aug 2020
Read A Quick COVID-19 Guide For Employers...Starting a new business can be an exciting time. You’re passionate about what you do. You know your product or service inside out and you want to share it with the world. The problem is, the actual product or service is possibly one of the smallest cogs in a very large wheel when it comes to running your own business. There are so many other things to consider and you can quickly become overwhelmed by other factors. The good news is, there is always help available and, as a small business, outsourcing can be an extremely viable option. But, let’s not side-track!
Published Tue 28th Jul 2020
Read Why Small Businesses Need HR...As we come out of this crisis and employees come out of furlough, one of the biggest challenges for business owners/operators is to get every team member to focus on the prioritises. Businesses will need to be faster, better and with a lower cost base whilst driving sales and making profit quickly to ease cashflow. One way to do this is to create a bonus scheme for employees that drives the right behaviours to get the best results. It also ensures all employees are aligned to the Company Strategy. The other powerful element is that employees feel they have some “skin in the game” and are going to be rewarded for their hard work. You are going to say you cannot afford it in the current climate. Designed well, a bonus scheme can be self-funding, paid for by the additional profit from incremental sales you make.
Published Thu 11th Jun 2020
Read Making Management Bonuses Work in Covid Times...