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Top 10 tips for conducting productive telephone interviews
by Keeley Edge
Feb 20, 2018 / Employers
Telephone interviews can be very beneficial in the recruitment process. They allow you to screen candidates so that you only bring the best talent forward to interview stage.
Continue ReadingHow to recruit the right people
by Keeley Edge
Jan 23, 2018 / Employers
Now the festive period is over and we are settling into 2018, many business owners are thinking about how to grow their company over the next 12 months.
Continue ReadingHow to conduct effective appraisals
by Keeley Edge
Jan 02, 2018 / Employers
Once you have the right people, you’ll want to retain them and help them reach their full potential. A crucial part of performance management is conducting regular appraisals or performance reviews.
Continue ReadingAre you managing poor performance?
by Keeley Edge
Dec 15, 2017 / Employers
Many managers find it difficult to address poor performance; if they can avoid conflict they will. The problem is that if you ignore poor performance in the workplace, no matter how small, it can lead to bigger issues down the line.
Continue ReadingHow to create a social media policy for your business
by Keeley Edge
Dec 04, 2017 / Employers
This quarter we are concentrating our blogs around HR Policies and Procedures and one area that has had increased importance over the past few years is the importance of having a social media policy to protect both your business and employees.
Continue ReadingDo you have a HR policy in place?
by Keeley Edge
Nov 01, 2017 / Employers
Although most businesses have a basic understanding of HR, many still do not have a documented HR policy or even basic HR systems and processes in place. A HR policy does not have to be complex, but you should have one in your company to protect both yourself and your employees.
Continue ReadingThe "human" aspect of human resources
by Keeley Edge
Oct 09, 2017 / Employers
Our guest blog this month is from Lyn Creasey ay LyncHR who gives us an introduction of how to make sure we have the right people in our comapnies and ensuring they are in the right roles.
Continue ReadingImprove performance with effective performance management
by Keeley Edge
Oct 09, 2017 / Employers
Performance management is an ongoing process whereby managers and employees work together to ensure employees are meeting their work objectives.
Continue ReadingGet more from your team through effective coaching
by Keeley Edge
Sep 13, 2017 / Employers
Coaching can be an extremely effective tool for developing both yourself and your team. Workplace coaching centres on facilitating the professional growth of employees and enhancing their performance.
Continue ReadingAre you a manager or a leader?
by Keeley Edge
Aug 01, 2017 / Employers
During most of the 20th century, management was a top-down process. Managers made all the decisions. They told their employees what to do and employees did what they were told. A one-size fits all approach to management tended to be the norm.
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