5 Steps Employers Need to Take in a Slowing Economy
The once rock-solid labour market is on shaky ground. Are you ready for what’s ahead? For nearly two years, filling open positions has...
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Feb 25, 20233 min read
The Four-day working-week
Is the traditional Monday – Friday working week soon to become a thing of the past? A report carried out by Anghel and Cohen (2023),...
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Feb 23, 20237 min read
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Tension within the workplace is natural and some conflict is bound to occur. Though some managers may confuse dispute prevention with...
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Jun 18, 202110 min read
UNCONSCIOUS BIAS EXAMPLES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM IN THE WORKPLACE
If you’re hiring based on ‘gut feeling,’ you’re likely hiring on the basis of unconscious bias. The best way to prevent yourself from...
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May 13, 20216 min read
Revolutionising Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity, undoubtedly, is an all-encompassing concept. It goes way beyond gender and includes ethnicity, language, socio-economic...
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Apr 8, 20213 min read
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace — Trends for 2021
Diversity in business can bring underrepresented thoughts and experiences to the table, inspiring increased creativity and innovation...
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Feb 22, 202112 min read
What is IR35 (and what does it mean for you?)
Note: Due to the challenge’s businesses are facing because of COVID-19, the government announced on 17 March that IR35 tax reforms will...
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Feb 21, 20215 min read
7 top HR mistakes companies make
It’s easy to ignore the human resources side of your business when things are flowing smoothly. After all, there are far more pressing...
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Feb 14, 20213 min read
Is Your HR Function Compliant?
What is HR compliance? The definition of compliance is the “act of adhering to a particular law or rule or acting according to an...
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Jan 26, 20212 min read
WHY HUMAN RESOURCES MUST EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY.
The term sustainability is used in different aspects to refer to “adequately meeting the needs of the people today without compromising...
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Jan 22, 20215 min read
Why all businesses should embrace sustainability
Sustainability is becoming more important for all companies, across all industries. 62% of executives consider a sustainability strategy...
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Jan 10, 20214 min read
WHY IS HUMAN RESOURCES IMPORTANT?
People ask me, "Why is human resources important, Kim?" and I always answer, "Because your organisation is about your people. Without...
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Jan 10, 20215 min read
HR tips and advice for small business owners with no HR Department in sight!
HR advice for small businesses: 6 tips for success Small businesses can’t always afford a dedicated HR department, so you’re going to...
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Dec 29, 20205 min read
Top 3 priorities for HR Leaders in 2021
Building critical skills and competencies continues to top the list of priorities for HR leaders in 2021. Also, on the radar —...
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Dec 19, 20202 min read
Why you should Outsource HR
We understand that as a SME business you are faced daily with controlling costs whilst at the same time building your business, managing...
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Nov 8, 20203 min read
Recruitment, Selection and Retention
“Employees are a Company’s greatest asset. They’re your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with...
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