Does using the Grievance Procedure resolve the issue?
My blog is a little late this month as I have been involved in some grievance investigations for more than one client. It seems that there are some very unhappy people in the workplace at the moment and, in some ways, it is not difficult to see why. The national economic situation is still in […]
Motivating Your Workforce: What Really Works
Low productivity and poor motivation seem to be common employer laments at the moment. The Oxford Dictionary defines “motivation” as the drive, enthusiasm and willingness to do something. On the other hand, “demotivation” is defined as: the feeling of being less motivated, enthusiastic or keen Business costs are rising, causing high employment and a reluctance […]
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: or is it?
Christmas should be a really happy time of year. It’s a time of goodwill, excitement, and a time to celebrate with family and friends. But not for everyone. For some people, Christmas is a nightmare. For others it can just be a time of chaos and confusion. Some think it is no different than any […]
Are Disengaged Employees Holding Back Your Business Growth?
Whatever the size of your business or charity, you want it to thrive and grow. And your employees are the most important factor in that growth. So it makes good business sense to keep your employees engaged with your business and keen to support your vision and goals. And yet most businesses have some disengaged […]
The Last Impression: Why Leavers Matter More Than You Think
When somebody leaves our employment, it is important to get it right. It is tempting to think that the ship has sailed and so it is just time to move on to another employee and forget about the person who is leaving/has left. How we treat people who are leaving our employment says a good […]
What is ESG and why is it important to employers?
People in the business world talk about ESG, or sometimes about CSR. But what do these initials mean, and why are they important? ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It’s a framework that measures a business’s impact on the environment and society, as well as its governance practices. This is also sometimes known as Corporate Social […]
A quick guide to clear and useful employment policies and documents
You might think policies are boring and a tick box … But if you get your internal communications with your staff right, you will build trust and loyalty.
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Why should a business care about employee engagement?
So what is employee engagement and why should you care?
Why employee engagement is important to you as an employer.