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The business case for wellbeing: boosting performance through healthy teams

8th January 2025 / Company News, News

The business case for wellbeing: boosting performance through healthy teams Imagine leading a business where your team loves what they do, thrives in their roles, and consistently delivers outstanding results. Managing healthy teams sounds ideal, doesn’t it? People Director Sarah Byrom explains how to get your team on board with your values and purpose.

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Forget top trends – here are 6 proven, people-powered strategies for success in 2025

18th December 2024 / News

Forget top trends – here are 6 proven, people-powered strategies for success in 2025 Today we are looking at people-powered strategies, with the internet crammed with predictions of top trends for the year ahead, we wanted to highlight a few real necessities that SMEs will need to focus on to secure success in 2025.

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Cut costs, not morale: Here’s what top employers are doing right now

18th December 2024 / News

Cut costs, not morale: Here’s what top employers are doing right now October’s budget has serious implications for businesses, effectively making it more expensive to employ people. But don’t despair – there are plenty of smart ways to cut costs while still delighting and engaging your people.

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Filling the skills gap – how Scotland is getting strategic in the war for talent

10th December 2024 / Company News, News, Thought Leadership

Filling the skills gap – how Scotland is getting strategic in the war for talent Scotland stands at a critical juncture where adapting to rapidly evolving job market demands is essential for sustainable growth. With unemployment at its lowest, with fierce competition for skilled workers, the urgency to address the skills gap has never been

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How to take the pain out of a TUPE transfer

9th December 2024 / Company News, News

How to take the pain out of a TUPE transfer If you’re a business leader facing a TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)) process, it can be a daunting task. People Director Catherine Wood explains how to make the process work smoothly so that you can focus on your growing business.

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Are employment tribunals keeping you awake at night?

29th November 2024 / Company News, News

Are employment tribunals keeping you awake at night? Are you losing time, energy and money dealing with employment tribunals? People Director Catherine Wood explains how you can approach the process with confidence, knowing you’ve got everything covered.

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How to save money while delighting your employees through salary sacrifice

27th November 2024 / Company News, News

How to save money while delighting your employees through salary sacrifice Since October’s budget that announced the increase in Employers’ National Insurance contributions and the rise in National Minimum Wage, the cost of being an employer is risen dramatically. While the media is full of doom and gloom stories about what this means for the

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Can you afford to give your people pay rises in 2025?

27th November 2024 / Company News, News

Can you afford to give your people pay rises in 2025? You want to reward your people fairly and keep them motivated into 2025. You also need to comply with the increased National Minimum Wage and bring any 18–20-year-olds up to the same level, but budgets are tight. So, what’s the right approach to pay

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Snow Day! How to keep your business moving this winter

20th November 2024 / Company News, News

Snow Day! How to keep your business moving this winter Dreaming of a white Christmas? For HR, it’s not such an idyllic image. Here are our top tips for managing disruptive weather conditions in your teams this winter. For many people, winter snow conjures up images of cosy fires, hot chocolate and sledging, but for

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Strategy to action: How to focus your employees to deliver higher productivity

13th November 2024 / Company News, News

Strategy to action: How to focus your employees to deliver higher productivity Ben Birchall explains how to use his quarterly impact matrix, a practical, easy-to-use tool designed to help businesses cut down on wasted time, improve focus, and give employees clarity on their priorities.

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