
Your guide to running successful one to one meetings
There are steps you can take to make sure that appraisals help drive your business forward. Here are our tips for successful one-to-ones.

How to run an exit interview
Guidance when a member of staff leaves.

Rising NI costs for employers: how pension salary sacrifice could ease the burden
Many employers are concerned about the impending increase in the employer national insurance (NI) rate from April 2025 – how pension salary sacrifice could ease the burden.

What makes a good onboarding structure?
A good onboarding programme is crucial to make new hires feel welcome and stay at your business.

Apprenticeships guide for business owners
The latest apprenticeship guidance for business owners considering hiring an apprentice.

How to navigate pay progression in a small organisation
Learn how this practice can drive employee performance and organisational growth.

10 ways to get the most from your staff in appraisals
How to make appraisals work for staff and managers.

How to tackle under-performing employees
A guide for business owners on managing staff who are not performing.

Case study: implementing an HR system
Read how we helped The Oakwood implement at HR system for its 99 staff.

Performance management mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Don’t let performance management mistakes decrease the success of employee engagement. Find out what they are and how to prevent them.

How mentoring can help your small business
A guide to how mentoring can help your small business.

How to incentivise your staff without money
Our guide to non-financial employee benefits.

How to conduct a return to work interview
What do managers need to know about return to work interviews, the key questions to ask, and why these meetings are important?

HR advice for small businesses
HR advice for small businesses has become a popular search term. Here’s our snapshot of HR advice.

What is performance management?
Learn how this practice can drive employee performance and organisational growth.

How to motivate your staff after Christmas
January is one of the worst months for low morale. So how do you boost energy and motivation?

TUPE: A case study
How we helped two new business owners with a TUPE scenario after they acquired the business.

HR end of year checklist
Checklist for employers to get HR in order for 2025.

Mental health first aid training – what is it and why does your business need it?
Read our post to understand how it could benefit your business.

How to conduct staff appraisals
What is an appraisal and why do we need them? Our guidance on getting it right.