People Puzzles

Coronavirus in the workplace We have been interviewing our team of HR Directors and pooled together their thoughts on the top 10 conversations they’ve been having with clients.

How do I prepare my business for Coronavirus? Our Sister Business Freeman Clarke has written an article about how you can prepare your business for homeworking from a technical standpoint to help mitigate against disruptions, such as the Coronavirus pandemic.

Six characteristics of a high performing team Do you have a high performing team or do you need to put some work in? Portfolio People Director James Lloyd outlines six behaviours that he has seen drive superior performance.

AI in recruitment: Are we replacing the bias and how is this affecting strategic HR? You might think of AI as something that powers robots and beats grandmasters at chess. But the truth is, AI is all around us, affecting everyday decisions – and HR is not immune, as many software tools use AI in

If You Love Your Job… Your employees spend a lot of their time at work, ensuring they enjoy their time there means that they are more likely to produce better results. In turn working with you in taking the business forward.

Workplace relationships: A blessing or a curse? As Valentines Day approaches, we look at the pros and cons of office romances – and what to do when Cupid infiltrates your team.

Apprenticeships: What’s stopping you? National Apprenticeships Week is your annual reminder that if you haven’t considered the current government scheme, you might be missing a huge opportunity to upskill your workforce at a fraction of the cost of the training.

Apprenticeships: Five myths busted Apprenticeships have changed in recent years. The image of a young school leaver learning a trade simply isn’t what modern apprentices look like these days. Apprentices can be any age and decades into their career.

Apprenticeships: Five myths busted The values of your company are a key way for you to engage your employees, and hiring based around your values means they are more likely to stick around in the long run.   If you would like some support refreshing your Vision or Values then give us a ring on 0808