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Combating Stress In The Workplace
A new YouGov survey indicates the UK is a nation of stressed staff, but Jane Crosby from law firm Hart Brown advises that this is preventable…
Tuesday 15 September 2026
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A new YouGov survey indicates the UK is a nation of stressed staff, but Jane Crosby from law firm Hart Brown advises that this is preventable…
No business owner wants a claim made against their company and, as the UK Government amends yet more employment legislation, I keep readers up to date…
In today’s increasingly demanding work culture, long hours, skipping lunch breaks, taking on extra work and being in constant communication is gradually becoming the norm. But…
National Customer Service Week is an excellent way of highlighting Britain’s customer service heroes. However, there are still many companies that are clearly getting their customer…
Whatever size of organisation you work for, large or small, and whatever function or role you have, being able to run effective workshops is a crucial…
Entrepreneurs are essential for renewed economic growth in the UK. So says one of the UKs leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists Luke Johnson one of UK’s…
Entrepreneurs who have started a business through the government-funded Start Up Loans Company can now access second-phase funds from the high street bank Santander, with more…
Going back into the job market can be a very scary experience. Whether you have had a child recently or you have just taken a break…
In my last column, I shared the best practice way to undertake a disciplinary investigation. It was for when you get that call that your employee…
Employee engagement is often spoken about by organisations of all sizes as an ultimate goal - but why? Do we really know what is at stake…
Performance reviews are a core responsibility for any manager. When they’re undertaken well, motivation thrives, relationships flourish, talent develops and productivity is enhanced. Yet, many managers…
At the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester this week the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has issued a clear message to the Prime Minister and his…
New research has revealed that billions of pounds are being lost by SMEs every year because they fail to research and find the best deals when…
To get more out of your team, first figure out how your employees (and you) work best--and then assign tasks accordingly.
It’s the one question I get again and again from clients. That call of ‘Ive just been told Joe has done x,y and z, what do…