Redundancy Planning: A Practical Guide for Employers

3 business people at a conference table discussing plans

Redundancy happens all the time in business, but that is no reason to think that it is familiar or easy for either your managers or your employees.  One of the ways to make it easier for everyone is to have a plan which you can stick to and which will help you to cover all […]

How much is absenteeism costing your small business?

A recent report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) shows that for smaller businesses of 50 or fewer employees, absenteeism costs £547 per employee annually.  And that is just in sick pay. It does not include other hidden costs. What are the hidden costs for employers when people are off sick? When an […]

A Recruitment Strategy – Why Would I Need One?

There is no set way to plan your recruitment, but there are some things you need to consider when setting your strategy.  It is not a good time to do this when you are desperately rushing to fill a vacancy.

Cost Cutting – Is Redundancy The Only Option?

At some point in your business you may decide you need to cut your business overheads.  There may be many reasons for this: loss of a large customer; a slowdown in sales; new competition; increased business costs – even a global pandemic!  A quick way to cut your losses may be to reduce your employment […]