Social Media at Work

social media at work

Social media can be a highly valuable tool for marketing and client involvement for a business, but when used wrongly or maliciously, it can also be harmful to an organisation. In this guide for employers, we consider the pros and cons of using social media at work and why a social media policy is important […]

How to Assess Soft Skills

soft skills

In this guide, we delve into the types of soft skills employers should look for in the modern workplace and consider techniques to assess job candidates’ soft skills.   What are soft skills?   Soft skills refer to an individual’s personal characteristics and attributes that enable them to work well with others and contribute positively […]

Managing Poor Performance: A Guide

managing poor performance

This guide on dealing with staff underperformance is for employers and managers. It explains the advantages of taking a best practice approach to managing underperformance, and how to identify, address and minimise underperformance.   Understanding underperformance   Every workplace can enjoy the benefits of taking a best practice approach to managing underperformance. These may include: […]

Nepotism at Work: Hiring Family & Friends

nepotism at work

Workplace nepotism is not in itself, against the law, unless other issues such as conflicts of interest arise. However, that’s not to say that it is always a good thing. When people are hired solely on the basis of their relationship or connection to someone already in the organisation, it can be highly demoralising for […]

Equality & Diversity in the Workplace

Equality Diversity in the Workplace

Equality and diversity in the workplace are proof of a positive environment and effective people management. All employees and applicants must be given equal opportunities, regardless of their age, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. To ensure that employees of minority groups are treated fairly, implementing equality and diversity policies in the workplace is important. […]

AI in Recruitment

ai in recruitment

AI in recruitment is the application of artificial intelligence to the talent procurement process, where machine learning can learn to shortlist your ideal candidate and automate manual tasks.   How can AI help employers transform how they attract, hire and retain talent?   AI technology is intended to streamline or automate a portion of the […]

Menstruation Leave & Time Off For Painful Periods

menstruation leave

While the role of the employer in supporting employees experiencing the menopause has become a key area of discussion, the issue of painful periods remains taboo in the workplace, and is yet to receive the same level attention or consideration. Menstrual symptoms can impact women severely as they attempt to perform and excel in the […]

Annual Leave Policy: What to Include

annual leave policy

An annual leave policy is a critical aspect of supporting consistent and compliant management of workplace holiday entitlements. This helps to avoid grumbles or disagreements within teams and ensures workers are receiving their full entitlement to paid time off work. Without any annual leave guidelines or policy, managers and staff are likely to be unclear […]

Learning and Development Policy Guide

learning and development policy

Learning and development (L&D) is a term that encompasses everything a company does to foster its employees’ career growth, from professional to interpersonal skill acquisition. Historically, many organisations have conceived of L&D as formal training courses employees complete during working hours. Today, learning and development is expansive in the variety and choice of content and […]

How to Adopt Continuous Feedback

continuous feedback

Continuous feedback is increasingly becoming the norm in the workplace, driven largely by the expectations of millennial and Gen Z workers, and as employers realise the benefits in relation to enhanced workforce engagement, development and performance. In this guide, we take a practical look at why and how to adopt continuous feedback.   What is a […]