Running a business can throw up a lot of challenges, and one of the biggest is how to manage your staff and difficult situations that might arise from arguments or complaints. That is why dispute resolution training is now becoming an increasingly popular option for managers who are looking for the best ways to resolve situations without inflaming them further. In this article, UK Mediation take a look at what …

Global HR expert Remote is empowering employers to facilitate better sick leave policies, encouraging team members to take essential time off. “Managing the impact of sick leave is the duty of the business, not the burden of the employee,” says Amanda Day, Director of People Enablement at Remote.   This story comes as the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) reveal that 76% of employees have taken time out due …

By its nature, HR is responsible for the people who work for a business and the resources that are available to employees to help complete their work. HR professionals are expected to deal with a huge range of matters within the business. Their day-to-day responsibilities can vary from relationship management and providing resources relating to employee progression, to analysing remuneration packages and reviewing performance management, all within a single shift. …

This shift includes more than half of these companies opting to establish offices or workspaces beyond the confines of city centres!

New research from wealth manager Charles Stanley reveals that UK business owners are in a precarious position when it comes to establishing effective exit strategies and succession planning. Almost half (48%) of businesses questioned admit to not having a plan in place, and this number could be even higher, as more than one in ten (13%) say they haven’t even considered the need for an exit plan, while a further …

Started in the UK as a way to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, Sober October is now a global phenomenon, that sees people give up alcohol for 31 days, either to raise awareness for alcohol-related diseases or just to re-evaluate ones relationship with drinking and the health benefits associated with giving it up.  With a study from the BMC Public Health showing that drinking among young people is on …