At the moment all the talk coming out of lockdown is around hybrid working. It seems to offer the win:win of more flexibility, greater productivity, greater employee choice, reduced travel time and costs, and reduced office space.
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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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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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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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Smaller employers are starting to join in and are looking into providing benefits to employees but can be concerned about the extra red tape, as well as the cost and administering of the benefit.
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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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Introducing new employees to your business is a key part of the hiring process, but one often overlooked. Once you’ve picked the right person, it’s easy to forget that they need a proper and thorough introduction to the company in order to be able to start work effectively.
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Perhaps you think due to the nature of what your employees do, a bit of stress is inevitable or even a good thing? You may be right, but it’s worth taking some time to consider whether stress is an issue in your business and addressing it if so.
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Many businesses feeling the impact of coronavirus may see one of the above, most likely the latter – sales have dropped and the pipeline isn’t there, and so you need to look at losing staff.
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Following the recent mass resignations from the Government and Boris stepping down, what lessons can we learn to ensure long-term business success?
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