Author: Emma Browning

Policies and procedures

Should You Send Your Staff Home If It’s Too Hot?

Recent rains aside, with record temperatures in June and the forecast for July hotter still, we appear to be right in the middle of a heat wave here in the UK, and there’s no telling how long it’s likely to last. In fact, you often can’t even rely on the weathermen to give you an accurate outlook, so it’s just a case of enjoying it while you can, or if you’re very typically British, hoping and praying that it ends soon. But there are a couple of things that you…

6th July 2017

Policies and procedures

Should You Have A Summer Dress Code For Your Employees?

Despite the recent rainy spell, the UK has seen its highest temperature for June for four decades. And with temperatures set to soar to record heights throughout July, the question everybody is asking is, what exactly you’re supposed to wear for work when the mercury is hitting 30 degrees? The TUC have recently waded into the debate, urging firms to temporarily relax their dress codes, and are lobbying for a complete change in the law regards worker rights in extreme temperatures – news which will be music to the ears…

6th July 2017

Strategy

What Every Business Owner Needs To Know For The Third Quarter

We’re almost exactly slap bang in the middle of the year, and now’s a great time to take a step back from the day-to-day running of your business and consider the bigger picture. It’s easy to get caught up with the issues going on right now on your shop floor, but good leaders know that regular strategic planning is essential. Here, we’re going to tell you exactly what you need to know from an HR and people management perspective, so you can thrive and hit your annual goals. You…

6th July 2017

Strategy

Is HR The Missing Piece Of Your Business Puzzle?

When entrepreneurs are looking to increase their bottom line, or attract more of the best customers and clients, then they often look for outside solutions. They may look towards social media platforms, or advanced sales tactics, or an external provider to solve their problems and create new automated processes. Of course, bringing in a regular stream of new business is absolutely essential, and it’s never going to be too far from your mind if you’re looking to step up to the next level. But what about HR? It might have…

6th July 2017

Culture and change

Should you be Facebook friends with your employees?

There are a ton of challenges that come hand-in-hand with employing a team of staff; Ensuring that productivity is high and that you’re getting a good return on your staffing investment. Keeping up to date with performance reviews. Staying on the right side of employment legislation. And the tricky question of whether you should accept that friend request that you just received on Facebook from your team member? Granted, in the grand scheme of things, this is hardly the kind of challenge that should keep you awake at night. But…

26th May 2017

Culture and change

I’d like you to buy me a boat for my leaving present please……………..

I have to say that when I read this article, I wasn’t quite sure if I believed it – but it must be true if it’s in the Guardian! The Guardian recently reported that employees had been asked to help pay for a boat as a leaving gift for their departing Director. Now, I’ve had some really lovely gifts when I left my previous employers, including some rather lovely LululGuiness luggage, a Mont Blanc pen, but I didn’t ask for a Porsche or a Harley when I left those businesses!…

26th May 2017

Talent aquisition

Could your business make better use of freelancers?

Thursday 8th June marks National Freelancers Day, and independent professionals up and down the country will celebrate the fact that they boldly work for themselves. It’s estimated that there are around 2 million freelancers operating in the UK, and they’ve had their fair share of press recently. With the gig economy being a key topic of conversation, and firms like Uber and Deliveroo coming under scrutiny for how they treat the people working for them, it’s clear that the world of work is changing fast, and the face of employment…

26th May 2017

Culture and change

How to manage Politics in the Workplace

With the government having recently announced an election for 8th June, politics is something that is being discussed up and down the country. As a leader of a workforce, there are many potential problems that this could create. It can be a sensitive subject, fraught with emotion and strong opinions, so it makes sense to know exactly how you can and should deal with any issues that might arise. First of all, you should be aware that you do have the right to ban political campaigning in the workplace. So…

26th May 2017

Uncategorised

Four Tips for Managing Sickness Absence

It’s inevitable that from time to time, your members of staff will get sick. It’s to be expected, and it’s something that you can’t really avoid as you grow your business and your workforce. It’s also important to recognise the importance of allowing employees time off who are ill, and to make them aware that you will support them if they are sick and not to create a culture of presenteeism. Presenteeism means that people are present at work, but only because they are fearful of taking time off, and…

4th May 2017

Uncategorised

How To Deal With The Influx Of Bank Holiday Weekends

Everyone loves a good bank holiday weekend. More time with the family, an opportunity to unwind, and weather permitting, maybe even a barbecue or two. As a business owner though, long weekends bring some key challenges. With two bank holidays appearing in May in the UK, it makes sense to be prepared, so you can prevent the common issues from knocking your business off track. Here are a few things that you should consider, sooner rather than later… Make sure you have a policy that’s clearly communicated to all staff…

4th May 2017

Author: Emma Browning

Should You Send Your Staff Home If It’s Too Hot?

Should You Have A Summer Dress Code For Your Employees?

What Every Business Owner Needs To Know For The Third Quarter

Is HR The Missing Piece Of Your Business Puzzle?

Should you be Facebook friends with your employees?

I’d like you to buy me a boat for my leaving present please……………..

Could your business make better use of freelancers?

How to manage Politics in the Workplace

Four Tips for Managing Sickness Absence

How To Deal With The Influx Of Bank Holiday Weekends

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Your people | our passion | your success

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Meraki HR South:
Registered Address:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Office Location:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY

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Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY