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Good onboarding and induction practices for SMEs
by Keeley Edge
Jul 05, 2023 / Company Culture, Policies & Procedures
Your new recruit has signed the contract. It might feel like the hard part is over, especially in today’s challenging recruitment market. But now the clock is ticking.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Workplace Wellbeing & Mental Health with Jennie-Kate McQuinn
by Keeley Edge
Jun 30, 2023 / Company Culture, Health and Wellbeing
Our Q&A interview topic this month is on Workplace Wellbeing and in particular Mental Health. Our guest is Jennie-Kate McQuinn from Where The Mind Grows.
Continue ReadingHow can SMEs make wellbeing in the workplace a priority?
by Keeley Edge
Jun 09, 2023 / Company Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Policies & Procedures
It is hard to imagine a more stressful time for SMEs and their workforce. Many business and household finances are being wrung dry as prices continue to rise. Looking after the wellbeing of your workers in these difficult times is key to both their welfare and your business’s success.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Employee Benefits with Andy Firth from Ascensor
by Keeley Edge
Jun 06, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Health and Wellbeing
In today’s market, employees are looking for more than just salary alone and the minimum government stipulation when it comes to employee benefits. Having a range of benefits that aligns with your culture and values and that are seen as valuable by employees can differentiate you from your competitors.
Continue ReadingTen flexible, affordable benefits to boost retention and productivity in your SME
by Keeley Edge
May 04, 2023 / Company Culture, Health and Wellbeing
As another financial year ends, it can be difficult to see beyond the cost-of-living crisis, talent drain, recruitment crunch and supply chain pressures. However, there are still ways of making your budget go further and work harder, to help you hold on to skilled and experienced workers, attract new talent and even increase engagement and productivity. Read on to find out how, with our top ten flexible benefits and non-monetary perks.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Neurodiversity with Kate Dean from Enabled
by Keeley Edge
Mar 15, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Recruitment
In this Q&A video we spoke to Kate Dean, Managing Director of Enable Disability & Inclusion Consultants Ltd based in Leeds, and we asked her some questions about neurodiversity in the workplace.
Continue ReadingHow to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in your SME recruitment strategy
by Keeley Edge
Mar 03, 2023 / Company Culture
Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in workplace is not only for mega corps and industry giants. No matter the size of your company – whether you’ve 3 or 300 employees – you’re never too small to think big and be fair.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Training & Development with Anna Masheter from Beyond Learning
by Keeley Edge
Feb 20, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development
In this Q&A video we spoke to Anna Masheter, People Development expert from Beyond Learning, and asked her some questions about Training and Development.
Continue ReadingQ&A Video Series: Employee Retention with Sarah Birkenshaw from Quest Consulting
by Keeley Edge
Jan 30, 2023 / Company Culture, Employers, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development
In the first of our Q&A Video series, we spoke to expert HR Consultant, Sarah Birkenshaw of Quest Consulting, and asked her some questions about Employee Retention.
Continue ReadingHow to build and maintain a positive workplace culture as your business grows
by Keeley Edge
Nov 04, 2022 / Company Culture, Employers
Whether you would describe your business as ‘innovative and informal’ or ‘formal and professional’, culture is a really important part of your company identity. It needs to be nurtured and cultivated if you wish to reap the benefits a positive culture brings, especially as your business grows.
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