Business benefits of employee training
There are ways to reduce the costs of training, but actually, although most business owners do have a general sense that training is a good thing.
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Operations & resources
What is RPA and how can it help my business?
Of course automation is not new, the difference with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is that it delivers automation by using software robots that mimic human interactions with computer systems in a non-invasive way.
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So cyber criminals are not interested in me, are they?
You might think that cyber criminals are not interested in your business, especially if you are a small business or just starting out, but you would be very much mistaken.
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The importance of personal KPIs in your business
Peter Drucker, the world renowned business management guru’s, was the one of the first to write “what is measured is managed, and what is managed gets improved”.
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Is having an HR system important?
So, what do I mean by an HR System, it is the way you store your employee records, the process you use and the information you use to report data. You may still be using spreadsheets, but there are HR Systems designed to make your life easier, save you time and much more.
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Training – what’s the future?
The COVID pandemic was certainly something that brought change into all our lives and presented all of us with challenges in how we could still deliver value to our customers.
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Where to start when it comes to website hosting?
No matter what type of company or organisation you run or work for, having an online presence is vital in this day and age, and for those who don’t have the IT expertise, it can be costly or tricky to know which option to choose.
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Identity and access management and adopting zero trust
As organisations move more applications and operations to the cloud, it’s critical to secure access to those resources – and to do so in a way that leaves everyone free to focus on pursuing business goals.
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How do you choose which benefits to offer your employees?
When money is tight in a small business, it can be tempting to dismiss exploring extra benefits or perks to offer your employees, on the basis that you feel you should prioritise paying competitive salaries.
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10 ways to show your employees they’re valued
The coronavirus pandemic has undeniably changed the shape of the working world, but so too has it shifted society’s perspective on what is important in the workplace.
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Life after furlough!
2020, not a year that most of us want to remember…..although some have thrived!
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How recruitment can boost productivity
Getting recruitment right boosts UK productivity by £7.7bn each year and the overall cost of a bad hire to a business can be three times higher than just a wasted salary.
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Navigating the Digital World: Understanding the Vital Role of Terms and Conditions
In today’s digital age, the world of business has undergone a significant transformation, moving from traditional brick-and-mortar stores to the vast landscape of online commerce. As a business owner in this dynamic environment, it’s crucial not only to provide excellent products or services but also to prioritize the protection and satisfaction of your customers.
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Why is an induction programme important?
Induction is an opportunity for a business to welcome their new recruit, help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role. For an employer, effective induction may also affect turnover, absenteeism and employer brand.
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How essential is a CRM for your business?
Ideally a CRM is something you would implement when you’re starting out in business when you have a limited amount of data to input to set it all up. However, when you start out the costs of software and affordability of administration are a big consideration.
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Recruiting “Right First Time”
There are infinite benefits to recruiting “Right First Time” – not only that standard recruitment costs which often range between 15%-20% of the role salary – and for those harder to fill or very specialist vacancies it can be as much as 30%!
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COVID-19: the impact on employees
It seems likely that COVID-19 will, whether in its current form or some mutation of it, be part of our lives for some time to come. The vaccine roll out has been done at some serious pace.
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Terms & conditions – are they really important?
Every business no matter the industry should have a standard set of terms that they use for each transaction. If they are written correctly they are written with your business in mind and the way your business operates from start to finish must be considered.
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Office-based or remote working? The pros and cons
The home versus office debate has come into sharp focus in the wake of the pandemic, with many professionals seeing a huge shift in not just where they work, but how and when.
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Is your short-term remote workforce technology in for the long haul?
Remote support and security continue to be critical now and will be in the future as more employees transition from temporary to permanent off-site arrangements. The dynamic, distributed workforce is not a passing phase. It is here to stay.
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