The hidden benefits of having colleagues on leave
With employees in and out of the office, managers need to ensure that their employees receive the annual leave they?re entitled to while supporting their colleagues that are left in the office.
Tag: Holiday
Why entrepreneurs should take time away from the front line
It’s the start of the school summer holidays and the world, for a short while, slows down as “out-of-office” emails outweigh the amount of people at their desks. But while many bosses stress about this period, they should actually be taking leave as well, says columnist Charlie Mullins.
Social media is fuelling our out of office bragging
Experts aplenty have given their take on current workplace trends, predicting casual office attire and a “we” not “me” leadership mentality. Then there’s the rise of out of office bragging didn’t see that one coming, did you?
I really shouldn’t work on holiday, but?
By Robert Drury
Robert Drury may be new to the world of running a business, but he does have a firm opinion when it comes to whether or not you should work on holiday.
A look at the eclectic plans SME bosses have for summer holidays
It’s peak season for the summer holidays, but it’s been reported SME leaders don’t know how to take time off Real Business found out if that’s true.
The Theresa May moment How to stimulate new ideas
By Staff writer
It was widely reported that the recent decision to call a snap election came after Theresa May had “a moment of clarity” during her Easter holiday in Wales.
Five-star holiday group Park Leisure packs £103m investment
Luxury holiday home group Park Leisure has packed up a £103m investment as the business embarks on new growth amid a CEO change.
With the right technology, work life is a beach
By Raj Sond
Holidays are a time to recharge, have fun and spend time with friends and family. Taking time out of work provides the perfect chance to switch off from the day-to-day routine which is often exhausting for anyone running a small business. However, for many SME owners it is not easy to switch off completely.
Charlie Mullins: Entrepreneurs need to take the time to recharge their batteries
While certain politicians, football managers and TV motoring show presenters have found themselves on unexpected and somewhat enforced holidays, UK entrepreneurs still seem to be wrestling over the decision to take a break this year.
Simple solutions for SMEs to survive summer business challenges
School’s almost out, the weather has cheered up and your employees can’t wait to get away from the office. Staff engagement is at its lowest during the summer, more than any other time of year, as staff look forward to their holidays or generally resent being stuck indoors while the sun is out – there are ways to manage this, however.