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Employees

Guides and advice on the effective management of employees for UK small businesses. Articles cover subjects such as recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and creating a productive work environment.

Employing & managing staff

Why your workforce isn’t working: You don’t know your staff well enough

Here, Paul Burrin of Sage People explores why employers need to build a stronger connection with their staff to boost productivity.

News

Falling value of the pound revealed as UK workers top concern

Automation in the workplace is seen as a bigger threat than immigration as a new study highlights the top concerns for Brits.

Business Loans

Ways to help your employees who are struggling with their funds

When you consider how a study revealed that 47% of employees say that their personal problems have an impact on the way they perform at work, you can really begin to appreciate just how many of us carry significant problems on a day to day basis.

Employing & managing staff

Managing employees in a multi-generational workforce

With the appearance of the first Gen Z individuals mixed in with Gen X and Millennials, we are entering a very interesting phase of the multi-generational workplaces, says John Ryder.

News

The demise of the 9-5: employees feel pressure to work 24/7

New research shows that three quarters of British workers are feeling pressure to work 24/7, neglecting their own health to stay on top of their work.

News

Overworked Brits give 180 extra hours to companies for free

Almost three quarters of British workers put in an extra 180 hours a year for free, new research reveals.

Business management

Why the winter months can be hard on your employees

New survey reveals simple changes to the workplace are better at beating the Winter blues than traditional wellbeing benefits.

Employing & managing staff

Should employees have the ‘right to disconnect’ from work?

Following legislation passed in France, Alan Price explores whether UK employees should be allowed to ignore work emails after hours.

News

Bosses driven crazy by employee habits

Poor time keeping, office romances and foul employee habits rife when working in smaller businesses, a new study reveals.

News

A third of businesses fail to offer support for dementia sufferers

Small businesses need to do more to support employees who suffer from dementia, according to a new study.

News

Strengthening employee representation voice is the right response

The government needs to do more to help businesses keep on track with employee representation on company boards.

News

Offices see dramatic increase in workloads over past year

Workloads in offices around the UK have gone up markedly over the last year, resulting in increased stress levels as employees work longer hours and have less time for their families and holidays.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world