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Utilise your team players: The secret behind friendly employees

August 15, 2018

By Staff writer

If you have a friendly environment, chances are you have affiliation-driven people in your workforce, suggest the Monkey Puzzle Training co-founders.

How to prove your brand is worth investing in

August 13, 2018

By Staff writer

Your brand is your organisation’s most valuable asset. It needs continual investment for it to grow and thrive. However, securing that investment is not easy.

Considering the fuel for a company car based on tax

August 9, 2018

By Staff writer

If you’re thinking of introducing company cars as a perk for your employees then on first look, the tax obligations can seem daunting. We look at the taxes that apply and help you consider the best fuel types for company cars.

4 ways apprenticeships can help boost small businesses

August 6, 2018

By Staff writer

Recruiting and retaining team members is a key priority for any firm. Yet in the media we hear endless stories about employee morale and loyalty being at an all-time low, with many looking around for new opportunities.

Unleash your Daley Thompsons and Mo Farahs: Why it pays to ignore staff weaknesses

July 31, 2018

By Staff writer

Are you sitting comfortably” Because we re about to reveal the secret of how to increase employee engagement by up to 73% and profits by up to 85%.

A business degree isn’t enough: What really makes a high potential business graduate

July 25, 2018

By Staff writer

Business degrees are often seen as one of the best paths into a career. However, author Ian MacRae highlights that such graduates are having a difficult experience.

Preventing sabotage: When garden leave or non-compete clauses come in handy

July 23, 2018

By Staff writer

The experts from Opus Energy’s small business hub debate when it is appropriate for SMEs to offer garden leave.

Do you hire or grow them” Finding the ideal data protection officer

July 20, 2018

By Staff writer

After Cambridge Analytica and the rollout of GDPR, many companies are scrambling to fill the role of Data Protection Officer (DPO). Delphix’s Eric Schrock gives advice on finding the right person for the job.

How to dismiss an employee for poor performance

July 20, 2018

By Staff writer

For every business comes a time where some staff need to be let go. Gideon Schulman, HR director at Pytronot, explains the procedure you should take when it involves poor performance.

4 common reasons why global business expansions fail

July 19, 2018

By Staff writer

The advantages of expanding overseas are vast but things can quickly go wrong. Here, Rick Hammell, the CEO of Elements Global Services, highlights the common reasons why international expansion fails.

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