HR Industry News
6 Ways that Preventative HR Can Save You Time, Money and Hassle
Lots of business owners don’t want to invest in preventative HR. They’d rather just pay for HR support, like us, to fix issues as they arise. This is great for us, as it creates a lot of high-value, billable work. However, this way of thinking is not great for you. It’s short-sighted and far more […]
April 15, 2025
Are Up-To-Date Job Descriptions Really That Important?
For us HR Professionals, keeping job descriptions up-to-date is a really important aspect of ‘organizational design’. Organizational design is the plan we create to ensure that you have the right resources in place to achieve your business goals. Up-to-date job descriptions can also help you in these areas too: – Hiring and Recruitment: Up-to-date job […]
April 8, 2025
April 2025 Newsletter
6 Ways that Preventative HR Can Save You Time, Money and Hassle Lots of business owners don’t want to invest in preventative HR. They’d rather just pay for HR Support like us to fix issues as they arise. This is great for us, as it creates a lot of high-value, billable work. However, this way […]
April 1, 2025
Let’s Bust a Common Workplace Myth: “Performance Appraisals Don’t Work”
If you’ve ever thought performance appraisals are just a box-ticking exercise or a painful annual ritual, you’re not alone. But the problem isn’t appraisals themselves… it’s how they’re often done. When handled poorly, appraisals can feel pointless or even counterproductive. But when done right, they can be a game-changer for your team and business. Why […]
March 25, 2025
The Ultimate HR Guide to Offboarding Employees
In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey, from attracting the best people to come and work for your company to ensuring a smooth exit when they move on. Here’s what the Employee Life Cycle looks […]
March 18, 2025
“Must-know” Information for Employers: Protected Characteristics
What are protected characteristics?In the United States, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is unlawful to discriminate against individuals based on the following protected characteristics: • Age• Disability• Genetic information• National origin• Pregnancy• Race• Color• Religion• Sex• Sexual orientation• Gender identity This applies to applicants, employees and former employees. What […]
March 12, 2025
March 2025 Newsletter
7 Risks of Not Having an Employee Offboarding Process In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey… Offboarding is one of the most critical stages of the Employee Life Cycle, yet it is often overlooked. However, […]
March 4, 2025
Banter vs. bullying: why you need to draw a line in the sand
Let’s talk about something we’ve all come across in the workplace: banter. The jokes, laughs and lighthearted digs make the workday a bit more fun. But here’s the tricky part… What happens when banter crosses the line into bullying? As an HR consultant, I’ve seen firsthand how blurred lines can create a toxic environment. And, […]
February 4, 2025
Strategic HR guide for SMEs: How to improve your business’s culture
Company culture impacts everything from your financial success to your customer’s happiness. And that’s why working on and improving your company culture makes strategic sense. In this guide, we’ll explain company culture, why it’s so important and how you can improve it for everyone’s benefit. What is company culture? Your company culture is something that […]
February 4, 2025
How to manage gross misconduct…
Dealing with gross misconduct in the workplace is one of the most challenging scenarios for any employer. It’s a serious matter that can lead to immediate termination, but it’s critical to approach it cautiously to ensure compliance with employment laws and avoid unnecessary disputes. If you suspect an employee of gross misconduct, this step-by-step guide […]
February 4, 2025