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Flexibility first: the past, present and future of flexible working

4th August 2023 / News

Flexibility first: the past, present and future of flexible working The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill received its final reading in Parliament, and on 20 July 2023 it received royal assent. This means that the bill will now become law and may make it easier for employees to be granted flexible working opportunities. People Puzzles founder […]

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People Directors talking about team empowerment

Growing capability and empowering your team

28th July 2023 / News

Making the transition from an ambitious start-up into a fully-fledged business is a huge step. Neil Edwards explains how a People Director can help make it happen. When businesses grow, they need to evolve and change their way of working. In people terms, it’s usually somewhere between the headcount of 20 to 50 employees when

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Putting the ‘S’ in ESG: Why HR Directors are key to Social Sustainability

12th July 2023 / Company News, News

Putting the ‘S’ in ESG: Why HR Directors are key to Social Sustainability As businesses around the world increasingly recognise the importance of sustainability, and regulation broadens to include an increasing proportion of them, the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is gaining significant traction. ESG takes a holistic approach to measuring a company’s

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The Power of Purpose: ESG is a competitive advantage for SMEs

4th July 2023 / Company News, News

The Power of Purpose: ESG is a competitive advantage for SMEs As a business leader, it’s essential to keep your finger on the pulse of emerging trends that not only benefit your company’s bottom line but also contribute to a better future for society and the environment. Enter ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance. While ESG

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6 Advantages of Engaging a Fractional People Director over a Full-Time Hire

28th June 2023 / Company News, News

6 Advantages of Engaging a Fractional People Director over a Full-Time Hire In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly seeking ways to optimise their operations and drive growth. One key area that organisations often struggle with is HR. Traditionally, the solution has been to recruit a full-time HR professional. But in such a wide

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How SMEs can gain a critical advantage for recruitment and retention

28th June 2023 / Company News, News

How SMEs can gain a critical advantage for recruitment and retention Talent attraction and retention continue to rank amongst the toughest challenges facing SMEs today. How do you stand out from the rest of the market in the first place to create a high quality, reliable talent pipeline, and then continue to motivate, engage and

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Transforming SME Businesses with Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team

7th June 2023 / News

by People Puzzles’ Founder, Ally Maughan Since founding People Puzzles in 2010 there is one book that I have turned to again and again – and always recommend to clients and other business leaders: Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team (I’ve even got signed copies of his books, I’m such a super fan!)

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Why improved employee engagement levels can help business growth

7th June 2023 / News

How engaged are your employees? And why does it matter? In small businesses where everyone knows each other, it can be relatively easy to keep everyone in touch and engaged. Communication flows back and forth easily and everyone is kept in touch with the business aims. However, as organisations grow, they can get to a

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The true cost of undervaluing your people

26th May 2023 / News

The true cost of undervaluing your people A recent webinar hosted by People Management posed this very question, and invited three expert panellists* to discuss it. In this article, we take a look at the key takeaways and consider how UK SME business leaders can apply the learnings for maximum impact. Europe reportedly ranks among

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12 ways every business can support wellbeing and mental health at work

18th May 2023 / News

12 ways every business can support wellbeing and mental health at work As a business focused on the power of people within business, at People Puzzles we are passionate about creating real ways to create a better employee experience. One of the most important aspects of that is addressing the systems that support and

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